Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever national board member Lynn Tjeerdsma testifies to U.S. Senate in support of farm bill programs. Earlier today, Lynn Tjeerdsma—a farmer, rancher, retired public servant, and member of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s national board of directors—testified to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on the importance of passing a bipartisan and comprehensive five-year Farm Bill with meaningful investments in conservation. Visit the link below to read more about Lynn and his testimony. https://bit.ly/45674mP #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Bidding is now open at the link below! Whether you’re eyeing up the Kansas Commissioners Big Game Permit, one of the great Polaris packages, a new shotgun, or the sure to be entertaining Trampled by Turtles package; there’s something for everyone. This is another great way for you to help us put habitat on the ground and birds in the air. Bid now through May 20th on this incredible assortment of unique experiences, custom products, and high-quality gear! https://pheasantsforeverquailforever.uplandfundraising.org/handsonhabitat25/Campaign/Details #pheasantsforever #quailforever #handsonhabitat

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are thrilled to share the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced a new general and continuous signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) running from May 12-June 6, 2025. Visit the link below to learn more about this announcement. https://bit.ly/3ZeWc2a #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

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Happy Mother’s Day! This year, we wanted to honor the women that introduced us to the outdoors, nurtured our passion, or otherwise just put up with our obsession. We couldn’t think of a better way to do that than to reach out to our team at PF & QF and have them share their photos and stories. The response was overwhelming, which only speaks to the importance mothers and grandmothers play in all of our lives. #pheasantsforever

Pheasant Fact Friday! Even with a large harem of hens, the rooster can fertilize 87 to 97 percent of the eggs. Cold, wet weather can slow testicular growth and sperm production, but the rooster can still fertilize up to 90 percent in those conditions. The rooster will remain sexually active through July to serve re-nesting hens. Peak egg-laying is in May. Even though her May food consumptions is at its highest level for the year, the hen is not consuming enough energy to cover the cost of reproduction. Body fat and muscle must then be used to produce eggs, which takes 21 to 30 percent of her energy intake. Once the ovary is producing one egg each day, she will instinctively build a nest and fill it one egg per morning. She may lay 30 to 50 eggs during the course of the breeding season. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

“With the approval of this amendment, the months-long speculation concerning the sale of public lands is no longer hypothetical,” said Ariel Wiegard, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s vice president of government affairs. “The House Committee on Natural Resources added this to their reconciliation bill at the 11th hour with no opportunity for the American people – who own these properties – to offer input. These elected officials also chose not to follow long-standing processes and criteria that would ensure these sales are done in the public interest and which would keep the revenue of public land sales in the conservation realm. This process exists for a reason, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever believe that process needs to be followed.” Read the full press release at the link below. https://bit.ly/3RTunIR #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

On this new episode of On the Wing Podcast host Bob St.Pierre talks with PF & QF’s Marissa Jensen and Andy Fondrick, along with volunteers Mike Gruenke and Jeff Ennis from Washington's Spokane Inland Empire Chapter of Pheasants Forever. They discuss winning last year's $7,500 Hands-On Habitat grand prize from onX Hunt and how it motivated their chapter to undertake an even larger habitat project in Washington’s scablands this spring. Listen to this week's episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/4k57RIX #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

The Greater Prairie Chicken Join PF & QF Video Production Specialist Jordan Darley for day two in the blind of his prairie grouse excursion. This time Jordan is set up on a prairie chicken lek. Enjoy! #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

The Core of the Pheasants Forever Mission Is there anything more “PF” than gathering with friends old and new to get legs moving, hands dirty and hearts beating out on the land, working on a habitat or land improvement project? Hands-On Habitat Month is here! To learn more and get involved, check out the link below. https://bit.ly/4iNRxey #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization #handsonhabitat

NEW ON THE WING PODCAST This week’s On the Wing Podcast features biologist Olivia Lappin discussing the organization’s new film, “Saving Bobwhites in the South,” focused on her career path to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Listen to this weeks podcast and watch the film at the link below! https://bit.ly/3RFwYpO #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasant Fact Friday! May is a very active month for roosters and hens. Roosters use energy in fighting, crowing, displaying and courting hens. The male’s crowing peaks this month as he gathers a harem. As this happens, his need to reproduce exceeds his need to eat, so he continues the weight-loss that started last month. The hen’s energy demands are greater than the males, but she will increase her food intake to offset her needs. In fact, her food consumption is greater in May than it was last winter. But she still loses weight as she lays 30 to 50 eggs, starts incubation and avoids swathers and predators. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization