The Redwood County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is proud to announce Max Wigg, Manager of Runnings, as the recipient of the 2026 Rooster Booster Award.
This year’s award highlights a fundamental truth of our mission: conservation is a community effort. While much of our work happens in the fields and wetlands, the success of our outreach and youth programs depends on strong local partnerships. In a short amount of time, Max has become an indispensable ally to the chapter, proving that you don't need a tractor to make a massive impact on the future of the uplands.
Strengthening the Chapter through Strategic Support
As the manager of Runnings, Max has leveraged his position to provide the chapter with the resources necessary to scale our most popular events. His proactive approach to supporting "The Habitat Organization" has allowed us to stretch our budget further and reach more people than ever before.
His Vital Contributions Include:
- Youth Hunt Facilitation: Providing critical supplies and logistics that make our annual youth hunts possible.
- Generous Corporate Donations: Securing essential gear and items that serve as the backbone for chapter prizes and program needs.
- Strategic Discounts: Offering exclusive chapter pricing that allows us to reinvest more funds directly into local youth programming.
- Resource Advocacy: Serving as a bridge between the local business community and conservation efforts, ensuring our chapter has the tools it needs to thrive.
Investing in the Next Generation
Max’s impact is most deeply felt in the growth of our youth and new hunter initiatives. By facilitating the equipment and supplies needed for these programs, Max ensures that every young person who wants to experience the outdoors has the opportunity to do so safely and with the right gear.
He understands that the tradition of the "Ringneck" is only as strong as the next generation’s interest in it. Though he may not be in a formal board role, his dedication to the success of our youth programming has made him a cornerstone of our chapter’s recent growth. He is "planting seeds" for the future by ensuring our local youth feel welcomed and supported in the hunting community.
Why He is Our 2026 Rooster Booster
In 2026, the cost of equipment and programming continues to rise, making Max’s support more timely than ever. By providing a consistent and generous foundation of supplies and discounts, he has directly enabled the Redwood County Chapter to expand its reach. His work ensures that the traditions we value—ethical hunting, outdoor safety, and community service—are passed down to the next generation of Redwood County conservationists.
Congratulations, Max Wigg, on being named our 2026 Rooster Booster!