YBGR Sponsors Pheasants Forever with Student-Raised Birds

We were proud to sponsor Pheasants Forever this year—supporting wildlife conservation and youth development in a truly hands-on way. As part of our partnership, we donated 50 pheasants raised with care by students at Yellowstone Academy at the Ranch through our Vocational Agriculture (Voc-Ag) program.

Building Responsibility & Life Skills Through Voc-Ag

At the Ranch, our Voc-Ag program gives youth the opportunity to raise pheasants from egg to maturity. With support from staff, students learn how to care for the birds throughout every stage of life—feeding, monitoring, and preparing them for release into the wild. Along the way, they build responsibility, confidence, and life skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.

This hands-on experience also fosters a deep connection to the natural world and instills a lasting sense of pride in giving back—both to their community and to Montana’s wild places.

Partnering with Pheasants Forever to Support Conservation in Montana

Partnering with Pheasants Forever reflects our commitment to service, stewardship, and creating opportunities for youth to build skills for life. The organization plays a vital role in preserving wildlife habitats, promoting outdoor education, and ensuring that future generations of Montanans can experience the outdoors.

By contributing student-raised pheasants, we’re not only supporting local conservation efforts—we’re empowering youth through meaningful, real-world learning that benefits both people and the land.

It’s an honor to support Pheasants Forever’s mission while helping our students grow, give back, and make a lasting impact.

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