This fall, farmers are in the fields and hunters are in the uplands, but the Conservation Reserve Program that supports both has lapsed. CRP helps farmers manage risk and provides habitat for pheasants, quail, and countless other species. With the program’s authority expired, a critical piece of the farm safety net is missing when it’s needed the most. Take action today and urge Congress to reauthorize and strengthen CRP now: https://bit.ly/3KlhXJ6 #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

How fortunate are we? Enjoy the time with family and friends in the field. Make the most of every walk and every flush. Tell your dogs you love and appreciate them. Have fun and be safe out there! #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasant Fact Friday Protein digestion supplies the amino acids necessary for pheasants to build and maintain good body condition. While corn is a major part of the October diet, it is only 8.8% protein, while wheat eaten early in the year contained 14.1% protein. As this shift in diet occurs, pheasants have to make up for the decrease in protein intake. Luckily, during October birds consume more weed seeds than at any other time of year — which can contain more protein and fat than commercial cereals. Sunflowers and foxtail are some of the most highly consumed, and help offset the diet transition. Which means the wild sunflowers in the roadsides last June that were mowed or sprayed could have helped your pheasants get ready for this winter. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization #pheasantfactfriday

Hey Bird Hunters! Tickets for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's 2026 Concert for Conservation featuring The Turnpike Troubadours are on sale today starting at 10am CST. This exciting show will take place on Thursday, February 19th at the State Theatre in Minneapolis with PF & QF Life Member Dave Simonett playing a special opening set. This intimate show only has 2,100 seats available and will likely sell out fast, so Good Lord Lorrie, don’t delay! Purchase your tickets at https://pheasantsforever.org/concert Special thanks to our Concert for Conservation sponsors onX Hunt, Purina Pro Plan, Travel South Dakota and Pepper Entertainment. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Got plans this weekend? Like us, you have probably been impatiently sitting on the edge of your tailgate waiting for the opener. If you are hunting MN, ND, or SD this weekend have fun out there and let us know how it goes! Click the link and get some last minute intel via our state by state pheasant hunting forecast - https://bit.ly/4ppeskX The Pheasant Hunting Forecast is presented by Sportsman's Guide #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Shotgun Showcase 2025 - Pointer Acrius Legacy Sports International Pointer Acrius line has gained a reputation as some of the most affordable over-under shotguns on the market. This gun features basic Turkish walnut, chrome-lined barrels, mechanical triggers and a flat, ventilated field rib with fiber-optic front sight. This newest Acrius rendition features attractive case-coloring consistent across the shotgun receiver, top lever, trigger guard and forearm lever, making for a pleasant, cohesive appearance. It Includes 5 Benelli Mobil extended choke tubes; available in 12-, 20-, 28-gauge and .410 with 28-inch barrel. Watch the full review here: https://bit.ly/4ofFdXV The Shotgun Showcase is sponsored by Guns.com & SoundGear #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

In this episode of On the Wing, host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Pheasants Forever Journal editor Tom “Carp” Carpenter to unpack his new article, “Mix It Up.” Together they break down five fresh pheasant hunting tactics to keep your hunts productive all season long. - Ditch the plan - Create some chaos - Make an adventure Listen now: https://bit.ly/4h73QDQ “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Public Access to Habitat Program Expands to Michigan Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF) are proud to announce the Public Access to Habitat (PATH) program has expanded to Michigan. Working in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and onX Hunt, PF & QF’s Michigan PATH initiative aims to add 2,000+ acres of high-quality upland habitat to MIDNR’s Hunting Access Program (HAP). “We’re excited to bring PATH to Michigan while demonstrating how this program can be tailored to any state,” said John Laux, PF & QF’s permanent habitat protection program manager. “Michigan PATH will allow Pheasants Forever and its partners to better leverage our funding, target high-quality grassland habitat and increase public hunting opportunities across Michigan’s core pheasant range.” Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4q4ntk2 #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Feel like something’s been missing this fall? We got you. Pheasants Forever Editor, Tom “Carp” Carpenter is back with another season full of trademark takes on almost everything upland for your viewing (and hopefully educational) pleasure. It’s not often that we see such wisdom and wit collide, so sit back and enjoy these quick “Pheasant Minute” posts and remember, there’s a reason he’s often described as a “national treasure.” Carp’s Pheasant Minute is proudly brought to you by onX Hunt. Know where you stand (and don’t bother asking him for pins, we already tried 😊). #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Let us know your “PREMIUM MOMENTS FROM THE FIELD!” We want to hear a story from the field that truly resonates with you. Whether it’s a story about a lifelong hunting buddy or about that time you left your shotgun at home. - In the comments section tell us a Premium Moment you had in the field. - Our favorites will be selected and then read off by host Bob St.Pierre during On The Wing Podcast episodes airing now through December. - If your Premium Moment is selected, you will receive a special prize package of awesome merch from our friends at Grain Belt Beer! That’s it! We can’t wait to hear your stories. Cheers to a great upland season ahead, creating even more stories to tell! #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Prairie Grouse Primer - Montana This year's conditions seem ripe for a good upland bird season. Bu that's an armchair quarterback's perspective. What do the regional pros have to say? Find out here: https://bit.ly/4mXvq8f If you are hunting the opener tomorrow, have fun and be safe out there! Tag us in your photos from the field. We can't wait to follow along. The Prairie Grouse Primer is presented by Sportsman's Guide #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

GOLDEN DAYS AHEAD "Is there any feeling better than holding a pheasant that you and your dog worked your tails off for? Is there any scene better for it than spreading that rooster’s tailfeathers to the golden glow of the autumn sun’s last rays? We capture the magic on the cover of Fall’s PF Journal, your annual Pheasant Hunting Issue: It’s (almost!) all pheasant hunting, all the time. If your membership is current, you’re golden. If not, subscribe or renew by September 2 to be sure you make the list and get the issue. It’s coming: Golden days for chasing gnarly, splendid, sneaky, tricky and devilish yet heaven-sent roosters. And perhaps bring one to hand." - TOM CARPENTER, EDITOR Join or renew today: https://bit.ly/4bYQG9l 📸 : PF's very own Aaron Schmidt