Hands-On Habitat // Volunteer Tree Removal The Hands-On Habitat work continues! A dedicated group of volunteers equipped with a few chainsaws and some heavy machinery tackle one of the biggest threats to grasslands across the United States. Want to do your part for habitat improvement? Check the link below to find an event near you! https://pheasantsforever.org/Special-Events/Hands-on-Habitat.aspx Hands-On Habitat month is supported by onX Hunt #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization #handsonhabitat

THANK YOU! To all PF & QF members and followers who raised their voice in support of public lands. We’re thrilled to report the amendment that would have resulted in the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah HAS BEEN REMOVED from the House budget reconciliation bill. #pheasantsforever #quailforever #keepitpublic

Quail Forever Journal Editor, Ryan Sparks, wants to hear about the unique old shotguns that have become part of your upland memories – the hand-me-downs, the barn finds, the guns that carry history. Submit 1–3 high-quality photos of your shotgun (in the field or a close-up beauty shots) plus 100-300 words about what makes it special: What is it and where did it come from? What stories does it tell? Why does it still ride in the truck season after season or why does it sit in a place of prominence in your home? Selected submissions will be featured in the fall issue of Quail Forever Journal. Send your story and photos to rsparks@quailforever.org with the subject line: “This Old Gun.” If you want a chance to see your story in the Quail Forever Journal be sure you are a QF member. If you aren't already, you can join at the link below: https://quailforever.org/join #quailforever #pheasantsforever

New On the Wing Podcast: 1.8 Million Acres of CRP Opportunity and a Farm Bill Update Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Director of Government Affairs Andrew Schmidt to discuss the current Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and its relevance for bird hunters. There are currently 1.8 million acres available for CRP enrollment this fiscal year with a signup underway right now through June 6th. Listen to this episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/43l58V1 On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan #pheasantsforever #quailforever #onthewingpodcast

The Hands-On Habitat online auction closes tonight at 8 PM CST! Click the link below to check out the auction and place your bids. https://bit.ly/3SP65ju This unique online auction provides you an opportunity to showcase your support for critical upland habitat! You will be able to bid on a suite of different auction items for the hunter, bird dog lover, conservationist or general outdoorsperson. THANK YOU for your continued support of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and our habitat mission! #pheasantsforever #quailforever #handsonhabitat

Listen up! Our elected officials have moved forward with this sale of public lands to balance the budget, with no returning benefit to public lands users or the wildlife that call our public lands home. If this passes into law, we would all lose acres, habitat, access, and our voice. Visit the link below to email your representatives or call them at the capitol switchboard right now and tell them selling OUR public lands is not a budget solution; not now, not ever. pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/standforpubliclands2025 #pheasantsforever #quailforever #keepitpublic

This and Dreaming About Hunting Season Got a case of the Monday blues? We can help... What are you dreaming about for this upcoming season? Let us know in the comment below. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

It's the weekend and that means it's time to get to work! Hands-On Habitat projects are in full swing across the country and we are so thankful for our chapters, volunteers, and supporters that are dedicating time throughout May to host or participate in habitat projects. Get out there and have a fantastic weekend! Hands-On Habitat month is supported by onX Hunt #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization #handsonhabitat

Pheasant Fact Friday! Long periods of cold, wet weather can delay and slow egg production, as it can cause a hen to divert energy from eggs to keep warm. This delay can cause a number of setbacks. First, it increases the chance that eggs will be subjected to high temperatures. A 90 degree day can start embryo development, after which a cool night can kill that embryo. Second, chicks produced from late nests are less able to survive the hot, dry summer weather. And third, delayed nesting can decrease hen survival the following winter. A late nest means late molting, which means delayed fat production. The late-nesting hen is forced into producing feathers instead of body fat throughout the summer, and less body fat means less chance of surviving next winter. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

ICYMI - On Tuesday afternoon, 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. Tjeerdsma spoke to the importance of passing a bipartisan and comprehensive five-year Farm Bill, with meaningful investments in conservation. Thank you, Mr. Tjeerdsma, for your advocacy work on behalf of PF, QF, and ranchers throughout the country! #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Take action for public lands! Tens of thousands of acres of OUR public lands in great bird hunting states like Utah and Nevada could be offered for sale through the budget reconciliation bill moving through Congress, with no opportunity for sportsmen and women to have a say. Hunters only stand to lose if this happens. Most importantly, we’ll have lost our voice in this process. Hit the link below to contact your elected representatives today! Tell them that selling OUR public lands is not a budget solution! pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/standforpubliclands2025 #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Sporting Dog Shorts - Unleashing Optimal Performance In this installment of Sporting Dog Shorts fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs, Senior Veterinarian for Purina Dr. RuthAnn Lobos shares key nutrition tips for your sporting dog that will ensure they can perform at their best and remain healthy. Visit the link below to read Dr. RuthAnn's full breakdown of how you can keep your canine athlete properly fueled. https://bit.ly/4jPnF2S #pheasantsforever #proplansportingdogs