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2009 Pheasant Fest Seminar Schedule

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Friday Seminar Schedule

Bird Dog Bonanza Stagesponsored by: Native Performance Dog Food and SportDog Brand
TimeSeminar TitlePresenter
2:00pmImportance of Pre-Season Conditioning for your Canine CompanionBill Monk
3:00pmIntroducing the Basics of Marks and RetrievesRick McConico
4:00pmDemonstrating Advanced Control for your Upland RetrieverTom Dokken
5:00pmProper Use of E-Collars in Obedience TrainingSue Barnes
6:00pmAdvanced Obedience Training for Upland/Pointing BreedsRhett Kermicle
7:00pmPanel Q & A with All PresentersSteve Ries
Seminar Room 1sponsored by: Scag Power Equipment
2:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
3:00pmGrassland and Savannah RestorationShawn Papon
4:00pmBattle Succession and Win: Controlling Trees in GrassBrian Buenzow
5:00pmDeer Habitat ManagementEC3
6:00pmCost Share Programs for Landowners
7:00pmFood Plots for all WildlifeEC3
Seminar Room 2sponsored by: WI Department of Natural Resources
2:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
3:00pmFrom a Quail Eye's View: Habitat Basics for the BobwhiteTim Caughran
4:00pmMaximizing Your Propertie's Potential for WildlifeEric Schlender, EC3
5:00pmUsing Fire for Wildlife ManagementDennis Pederson
6:00pmNative Seed ProductionAgrecol
7:00pmTurkey Habitat ManagementDavid Neu
Seminar Room 3sponsored by: Federal Premium Ammunition
2:00pmPartners Reception
3:00pmPartners Reception
4:00pmPartners Reception
5:00pmPartners Reception
6:00pmPartners Reception
7:00pmPartners Reception
Seminar Room 4sponsored by: Alliant Energy
2:00pmPartners Reception
3:00pmPartners Reception
4:00pmPartners Reception
5:00pmPartners Reception
6:00pmPartners Reception
7:00pmPartners Reception
Seminar Room 5sponsored by: Benelli
2:00pmFeather ArtDonna Landsman
3:00pmThe Game GourmetChef John Schumacher
4:00pmStarting a Puppy and Building a Solid FoundationTracy Harmeyer, Krystal Creek Kennels
5:00pmOutdoor Opportunities Specifically for WomenPeggy Farrell
6:00pmEnglish PointersScott Keown
7:00pmQ & A: Gun Dogs from A to ZTom Poorker and Doug Schoenborn - Focus Outdoors TV Pro Staff
Seminar Room 6sponsored by: Alliant Energy
2:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
3:00pmFly Fishing The Southern Wisconsin Spring CreekJim Bartelt, Spring Creek Specialities
4:00pmThe Best of Pheasants Forever TelevisionBill Sherck, the Man Afield
5:00pmReloading shotshellsDavid Kern, MEC corp.
6:00pmEnjoying our State ParksTBA
7:00pmStatus of CWD in WisconsinAlan Crossley
Seminar Room 7sponsored by: Loyall Premium Pet Foods
2:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
3:00pmTrappers & Their Tools; Hunters & Their Dogs; Predator ControlIA Trappers Assoc.
4:00pmLead shot vs. Steel shotTBA
5:00pmPheasant hunting 101Casey Weistmantel
6:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
7:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 8sponsored by: Cabela's
2:00pmDez and Dash: The SeasonDez Young and Dash
3:00pmCanine Infectious InfertilityDr. Bruce Christensen
4:00pmPicking & Training the Pointing LabStu West, Alma Bottom Kennel
5:00pmGetting to Know the British Lab and How To Breed Ethically and MorallyJohn Tesek, Royalty British Kennels
6:00pmTri-Tronics
7:00pmPicking a Pup & the First 6 MonthsJeff Fuller, Soggy Acres Kennels
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Saturday Seminar Schedule

Bird Dog Bonanza Stagesponsored by: Native Performance Dog Food and SportDog Brand
TimeSeminar TitlePresenter
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amAdvanced Obedience Training for Upland/Pointing BreedsRhett Kermicle
11:00amImportance of Pre-Season Conditioning for your Canine CompanionBill Monk
12:00pmIntroducing the Basics of Marks and RetrievesRick McConico
1:00pmProper Use of E-Collars in Obedience TrainingSue Barnes
2:00pmDemonstrating Advanced Control for your Upland RetrieverTom Dokken
3:00pmUsing Positive Reiinforcement in your Training ProgramChad and Jodi Hines
4:00pmTraining the 3 Power Commands for Hunting RetrieversTodd Sterrett
5:00pmPanel Q & A with All PresentersSteve Ries
Seminar Room 1sponsored by: Scag Power Equipment
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amNontypical Prairie Planting MethodsTBA
11:00amTimber Stand Improvement for WildlifeChuck Brooks
12:00pmLUNCH
1:00pmWetland RestorationArt Kitchen, USFWS
2:00pmCost Share Programs for Landowners
3:00pmBattle Succession and Win: Controlling Trees in GrassBrian Buenzow
4:00pmFood Plots for all WildlifeEC3
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 2sponsored by: WI Department of Natural Resources
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amUsing Fire for Wildlife ManagementDennis Pederson
11:00amFighting Old Man Winter: Importance of Winter Cover for PheasantsBen Bigalke
12:00pmLUNCH
1:00pmAldo Leopold FoundationBuddy Huffaker
2:00pmIf you Build It…A Case Study for HabitatMark Martin
3:00pmCover Improvements through CRP Mid-Contract ManagementJason Thomas, NRCS
4:00pmIdentification and Management of Weeds in your GrasslandsMark Renz, UWEX
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 3sponsored by: Federal Premium Ammunition
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amEconomics of CRPS.D. FBB's
11:00amPollinators and PrairieEric Mader
12:00pmLUNCH
1:00pmThe Pheasant Lfie CycleBack to the Basics - Jeff Gaska, PF
2:00pmPredators and PheasantsDr. Bill Clark
3:00pmEvaluating Your Prairie PlantingPaul Bockenstedt, Bonestroo
4:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 4sponsored by: Alliant Energy
9:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
10:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
11:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
12:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
1:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
2:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
3:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
4:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
5:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
Seminar Room 5sponsored by: Benelli
9:00amChapter Leader Sessions
10:00amChapter Leader Sessions
11:00amWisconsin State Mtg
12:00pmLUNCH
1:00pmFeather ArtDonna Landsman
2:00pmE-Collar Introduction and Collar ConditioningRick Grant
3:00pmThe Game GourmetChef John Schumacher
4:00pmStarting a Puppy and Building a Solid FoundationTracy Harmeyer, Krystal Creek Kennels
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 6sponsored by: Alliant Energy
9:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
10:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
11:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
12:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
1:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
2:00pmReloading ShotshellsDavid Kern, MEC corp.
3:00pmDrift Boat Fly-fishing for Smallmouth BassJohn Edstrom
4:00pmOutdoor Opportunities Specifically for WomenPeggy Farrell
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 7sponsored by: Loyall Premium Pet Foods
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amQ & A: Gun Dogs from A to ZTom Poorker and Doug Schoenborn, Focus Outdoors TV Pro Staff
11:00amDuck Hunting the RiversAaron Yetter
12:00pmLUNCH
1:00pmPheasant Hunting 101Casey Weistmantel
2:00pmTrappers & Their Tools; Hunters & Their Dogs; Predator ControlIA Trappers Assoc.
3:00pmLead Shot vs. Steel ShotTBA
4:00pmPicking & Training the Pointing LabStu West, Alma Bottom Kennel
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
Seminar Room 8sponsored by: Cabela's
9:00amNo Seminar Scheduled
10:00amVeterinary Involvement in Breeding Mgmt: Part 1Dr. Bruce Christensen
11:00amVeterinary Involvement in Breeding Mgmt: Part 2Dr. Bruce Christensen
12:00pmGetting to Know the British Lab and How To Breed Ethically and MorallyJohn Tesek, Royalty British Kennels
1:00pmWhat the Dogs Have Taught MeScott Linden Host & Producer of Field & Streem & Outdoor Life Radio
2:00pmTri-Tronics
3:00pmDez and Dash: The SeasonDez Young and Dash
4:00pmPicking a Pup & the First 6 MonthsJeff Fuller, Soggy Acres Kennels
5:00pmNo Seminar Scheduled
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Sunday Seminar Rooms

Bird Dog Bonanza Stagesponsored by: Native Performance Dog Food and SportDog Brand
TimeSeminar TitlePresenter
8:00amChurch Service
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amUsing Positive Reiinforcement in your Training ProgramChad and Jodi Hines
12:00pmTraining the 3 Power Commands for Hunting RetrieversTodd Sterrett
1:00pmDemonstrating Advanced Control for your Upland RetrieverTom Dokken
2:00pmE-Collar Introduction and Collar ConditioningRick Grant
3:00pmPanel Q & A with All PresentersSteve Ries
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 1sponsored by: Scag Power Equipment
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amPredators and PheasantsDr. Bill Clark
12:00pmFrom a Quail Eye's View: Habitat Basics for the BobwhiteTim Caughran
1:00pmGrassland and Savannah RestorationShawn Papon
2:00pmEvaluating Your Prairie PlantingPaul Bockenstedt, Bonestroo
3:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 2sponsored by: WI Department of Natural Resources
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amRestoring Driftless Area Trout Steams for Trout and Non-Game SpeciesJeff Hastings, TU
12:00pmWetland RestorationJeff Nania, WWA
1:00pmEconomics of CRPS.D. FBB's
2:00pmIdentification and Management of Weeds in your GrasslandsMark Renz, UWEX
3:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 3sponsored by: Federal Premium Ammunition
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amOutdoor Adventures with a CameraJack Bartholmai
12:00pmEnjoying our State ParksWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
1:00pmEnjoying Wisconsin's Birding TrailsWDNR
2:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
3:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 4sponsored by: Alliant Energy
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
11:00amRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
12:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
1:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
2:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
3:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
4:00pmRenewable Energy and Wildlife Habitat ForumView Forum Flyer
Seminar Room 5sponsored by: Benelli
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amGetting to Know the British Lab and How To Breed Ethically and MorallyJohn Tesek, Royalty British Kennels
12:00pmStarting a Puppy and Building a Solid FoundationTracy Harmeyer, Krystal Creek Kennels
1:00pmThe Game GourmetChef John Schumacher
2:00pmPicking a Pup & the First 6 MonthsJeff Fuller, Soggy Acres Kennels
3:00pmQ & A: Gun Dogs from A to ZTom Poorker and Doug Schoenborn - Focus Outdoors TV Pro Staff
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 6sponsored by: Alliant Energy
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amBig Cats in the MidwestDr. Clay Neilsen
12:00pmFeather ArtDonna Landsman
1:00pmDeer AgingWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
2:00pmReloading ShotshellsDavid Kern, MEC Corp
3:00pmOutdoor Opportunities Specifically for WomenPeggy Farrell
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 7sponsored by: Loyall Premium Pet Foods
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amTrappers & Their Tools; Hunters & Their Dogs; Predator ControlIA Trappers Assoc.
12:00pmDuck Hunting the RiversAaron Yetter
1:00pmPheasant Hunting 101Casey Weistmantel
2:00pmPicking & Training the Pointing LabStu West, Alma Bottom Kennel
3:00pmTrappers & Their Tools; Hunters & Their Dogs; Predator ControlIA Trappers Assoc.
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
Seminar Room 8sponsored by: Cabela's
8:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
10:00amNo Presentation Scheduled
11:00amWhat the Dogs Have Taught MeScott Linden Host & Producer of Field & Streem & Outdoor Life Radio
12:00pmCanine Infectious InfertilityDr. Bruce Christensen
1:00pmTri-Tronics
2:00pmDez and Dash: The SeasonDez Young and Dash
3:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
4:00pmNo Presentation Scheduled
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(this list subject to change, last updated 1/19/2009)