Wildlife and conservation enthusiasts,

The Utah Chukar & Wildlife Foundation (UCWF) was created in February of 2004. The UCWF is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on improving chukar and other upland game populations, habitat, and hunting on Utah's public lands.

The UCWF is an active participant in wildlife legislature, Utah's upland game laws, the Utah Upland Advisory Council, volunteer projects, fund raising, guzzler and water development, wildlife education, habitat improvement, and more.

We are making a difference and with sustained support we will continue to make a difference for upland game in Utah. Become a member today!

Greetings,

With a mild winter, the birds have been scattered everywhere, but they are in great shape.  Hunters have been able to access many areas that are not reachable on normal snow years.  I hope your season has been good and that it ends even better.  It’s amazing the season is already winding down and the banquet is nearly here.  We are so grateful to the many donors who help us make money at the banquet and encourage you to support and thank them.  It is amazing what we are able to do with $10K, a dedicated volunteer group, and a respected voice representing outstanding sportsmen/women.  We are never moving as fast as we’d like and things aren’t ever perfect, but great things happen as we put one foot in front of the other and press on! By joining forces with other groups and using our funds to help support quality UDWR habitat council projects we are able to participate in many projects and provide a strong voice for upland game projects in the state.  Some quality upland projects we have been involved in this year include:  planting of trees and shrubs for quail in the Northeastern region, guzzlers in the Northern region, sage grouse studies and habitat improvement, fencing/preserving tree rows, Southern guzzlers, chukar transplant survivability study, and the ongoing guzzler studies.

We have another great banquet planned this year! You may order online via PayPal on the Banquet page at: http://www.utahchukars.com/?page=31.

We will have more guns than ever at our banquet this year including two door prize guns and raffle guns.  We will also have a new ladies raffle this year.  Some items we have lined up this year include:  Benelli 20 gauge Montefeltro, Franchi 20 gauge Renaissance Classic, Franchi AL 28 gauge, Benelli Super Black Eagle 12 gauge, a couple Remington center fire Rifles, a savage .17 hmr rifle, traditions .50 caliber muzzleloaders, tritronics classic 70 G3 EXP, sage 4 wt., Salmon River cast and blast, camp chef range and stove, upland strap vests and much more. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Each year, Darin Gardner from Utah Bird Taxidermy has donated a Chukar Mount to be auctioned at the annual Utah Chukar & Wildlife Banquet. Darin is an award winning master taxidermist from Kaysville, UT.

The picture to the right is the piece he did last year. This year's offering will be available in early February and a picture will be included then.

Some of you have expressed an interest in Darin's work but have been unable to attend the banquet. This year, we thought it would be a great idea to give everyone interested a chance to own one of his pieces of art.

If you are interested in owning one of these fantastic artworks, you can use the Paypal button below to purchase a chance to win.

For each $5 donated to the Utah Chukar & Wildlife Foundation, you will receive 1 chance to win the prize. The drawing will be held at the annual banquet held on February 25, 2012 but you don't have to be present to win.

Not only will you be purchasing a chance to win some great artwork, but you will also be donating to provide better upland hunting in Utah. For more on Darin's work, you can visit his website at: http://www.utahbirdtaxidermy.com/

Thanks, Travis Proctor

• To become a powerful united voice for Utah’s upland hunters.

• To generate funding for Utah’s upland game that will stay in Utah.

• To provide information and man-power for upland projects.

• To influence legislation.

• To improve and utilize wildlife habitat.

• To preserve/enhance upland hunting for the future.

• To increase guzzlers and water developments in Utah (the second driest state in the U.S.)

By joining the Utah Chukar & Wildlife Foundation you become part of a local, powerful organization geared toward conserving Utah’s chukars and other upland game on public lands.

YOU take a step towards ensuring quality upland hunting in Utah now and for future generations. All funds and efforts will stay in Utah and will be used to benefit upland game. Become part of our team and preserve the upland experience. And remember, ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!