Policy Update: Another Farm Bill Extension and What It Means for Conservation 2025 has been a busy year in Washington, D.C. From a transition to a new presidential administration, to a wide-ranging reconciliation package, to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, there has been a lot of news coming out of our nation’s capital. But for the third year in a row, one notable and very important piece of legislation was missing: a full, five-year farm bill. After one-year extensions in both 2023 and 2024, the 2018 Farm Bill expired at the end of September and was, once again, extended for one more year as part of the continuing resolution passed by Congress in November. So, what does this mean for the programs we care about, and where do we go from here? Click the link below to read more and find out how you can help fight for a stronger CRP. https://bit.ly/44zKVfG

It’s Carp and Lark with a Pheasant Minute. Carp keeps it simple with a couple tips. 1) Don’t forget your f***ing bill cap 2) Hunt the seams and find more birds Carp’s Pheasant Minute is proudly brought to you by @onxhunt

Join us for the Virtual Career and College Fair, December 4th from 10am - 2PM CST. This event provides a gateway for students interested in seeking a degree in conservation, natural resources, biology, ecology or related fields to explore current and potential career opportunities with resource professionals from organizations and agencies across the country. Visit the link to register today! https://bit.ly/4i7IuXe

The fire has been lit and a new lifelong upland hunter and conservationist has joined the ranks. 🎥: Josh Diller #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasant Fact Friday Suddenly the first winter storm arrives. The misty rain turns to ice and covers every twig and blade of grass, changing to snow by evening. A hen's food supply may be unreachable for two days. However, her body fat can help. By the first of December her body fat is 9% of her weight, or about 98 grams. This is enough canned energy to keep her warm for nearly 3.5 days. Of course she will be hungry when the blizzard passes, but she will survive. November blizzards have the least effect on birds, as at this time they have ample fat, and the ice and snow will probably thaw to free food supplies. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PF & QF. Pictured in these photos are just a few of the things we’re thankful for in the uplands. Most of all, however, we’re thankful for our members, volunteers, partners, and donors who make our habitat mission possible. Thank YOU! #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization