The Brookings County Pheasants Forever organization held its first youth hunt on Sunday, Oct. 25. Pheasants Forever plans to make the hunt an annual event. Wayne and Shari Avery hosted the event. Six area youths, ages 12-14 , participated in the event and were able to bag six birds. The local pheasant restoration organization is in its 25th year. The organization's annual banquet has tentatively been set for March 16, 2010, at the Brookings Days Inn. Pictured are, back row, from left:Spence Hawley, Tim Gutormson, Wayne Avery, Rick Eggebrecht and Craig Russow; front, Carter Mahlum, Dalton Guidry, Kade Russow, Aaron Eggebrecht and Gabe Eggebrecht.