Celebrating the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Anniversary in the Uplands If you’re an upland hunter, it’s easy to see the value of NAWCA in the marshes mixed in with prairie. Throughout the Midwest this winter, plenty of roosters will be flushed out of thickly packed and snowy cattail sloughs. And in the spring throughout the Southeast, wetlands will help generate bountiful insect populations – the necessary fuel for newly hatched quail chicks. At least in part, credit for access to the outdoors and resources for wildlife to thrive is due to funding from NAWCA. All conservationists have treasured the past 36 years of this program, and PF & QF can’t wait to see what the next 36 will bring. To read more about NAWCA’s history and impact, click the link in our bio.

Pheasant Fact Friday During the first weeks of December, hens are continuing the weight gain they started last September. At this time, the average hen has increased from a low of 1.9 lbs to 2.4 lbs. Imagine yourself increasing your body weight 27 percent in just two months. Although easy for some of us — most would find it difficult to do. Most of the hen's gain is in fat rather than muscle. Her breast fat tripled by mid November and will have increased six fold by mid December. Fat is the most convenient and efficient storage form of energy, as it contains at least twice the caloric value of either carbohydrates or protein, and takes less energy to metabolize than muscle. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by @irishsetterboots #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

The bird dogs who roam the uplands by our side deserve wild country that will endure for them, too. Elite Member Week celebrates that special connection and a generous $100,000 match from an anonymous donor doubles the impact of every new Dog Life Membership this week. All Dog Life Member contributions will support our wildlife habitat conservation mission, because "good bird habitat is good bird dog habitat." Please consider honoring your bird dogs, both past and present, because each membership leaves an impact that lasts forever: creating more habitat and serving as a beautiful tribute to our hardest working companions. Sign up a Dog Life Member today at the link in our bio and receive an exclusive PF YETI Boomer™ 8 Dog Bowl. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Carp and Lark are back with a Pheasant Minute! It appears Carp still hasn't tracked down his bill cap, but he's got some advice on how to use the weather tool for accurate wind data right in the @onxhunt app. Know the wind, set your dog up for success, bag more birds Carp’s Pheasant Minute is probably brought to you by @onxhunt. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization