NEW ON THE WING PODCAST On this week's episode of On the Wing podcast host Bob St. Pierre sits down with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, a professor and research scientist from the University of Nebraska (Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources), to talk about his hunting roots and life’s mission to save America’s last remaining grasslands. Listen to this week's episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/3XRmOG0 The On The Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan

Pheasants Forever and Blue Forest Launch First-of-its-Kind Watershed Resilience Bond Supporting Working Lands in Southern Oregon and Northeastern California
Partners unlock capital for private landowners, supporting conservation efforts to increase watershed resilience on a landscape scale.

Dirty Hands, Happy Hearts Volunteerism drives the Pheasants Forever mission, and chapters serve as the core of that function. Getting hands dirty side by side. Creating conservation wins on public lands. Building community. Feeling that special and good kind of tired together at the end of the day. Every Hands-On Habitat effort is critical. And while some projects are mighty big, none are ever too small. What will your chapter do for the uplands in 2025? Visit the link below to read six classic stories from the dozens of chapters doing important habitat work during Hands-On Habitat events last year. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Dirty-Hands-Happy-Hearts #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Announcing our 2025 Dream Hunt Raffle! Our 2025 Dream Hunt Raffle is officially open! Here’s your chance to win your choice of six incredible upland hunting adventures that promise unforgettable experiences in some of the most beautiful landscapes across the country. And to help improve your odds, we’ll be selecting THREE winners! Imagine yourself on a two-day pheasant hunt in South Dakota, complete with guides, bird dogs, and catered meals, or exploring pristine private acres in Oklahoma in search of wild bobwhites. Perhaps you’d prefer the challenge of an Arizona Quail Grand Slam, where you can hunt three different species of quail, or a mixed bag adventure in the breathtaking Hells Canyon and Salmon River Breaks. Each prize package is designed to provide a unique and unforgettable hunting experience. Enter the Dream Hunt Raffle today and make your hunting dreams come true! Visit the link below to purchase your tickets and support our mission of upland habitat conservation. https://bit.ly/4jjXRLB *Residents of Alabama, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin are not eligible to purchase tickets or participate in this raffle.

Pheasant Fact Friday! When the flocks break up in March, the rooster is at his maximum weight of the year (1400 gm, 3.1 lbs). During a normal winter, he will gain weight throughout the cold months, though this depends on January and February temperatures. The rooster will definitely begin losing weight in April as he displays to hens, fights other roosters, crows and begins mating. As with the rooster, the hen's weight may increase or decrease in January and February depending on temperatures. However, unlike a rooster that reaches maximum weight in March, the hen gains weight through April, and has 30 extra days over the rooster to prepare for raising a family. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

We want to congratulate our friend and fellow pheasant hunter Yia Vang on his restaurant Vinai being recognized as one of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2025” by Time Magazine. If you want to bring some of Yia's culinary expertise into your own kitchen, check out the link below for his pheasant fried rice recipe. This quick and easy meal can be made with any of your favorite game birds. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/4chEZL3

NEW ON THE WING PODCAST On this week's episode of the On the Wing podcast host Bob St.Pierre leads a discussion with PF & QF National Board members Ashley Langen, Keith Schopp, and Owen Stockdale covering their unique backgrounds, passion for the wildlife habitat mission, and vision for the organization’s future. Click the link below or listen wherever you get your podcasts for the full episode. You won’t want to miss this one! https://bit.ly/41UMcNt The On The Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan

Listen up! We aren’t fooling around today. Banquet season is still in full swing across the country and this year there are more events in April than ever before. Click the link below to find a Pheasants Forever banquet or event near you. https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Three Ways to Combat Woody Encroachment "A lack of woody encroachment control inevitably leads to compromised grasslands which ultimately contributes to the demise of wildlife species that depend on those grasslands," says Logan Cares, habitat specialist for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Combating and reversing woody encroachment can be accomplished using a variety of methods. The approaches in this article, especially when combined, can help restore grassland habitat to a more productive state. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/42fjsxT

Gamebird Gourmet // Roasted Pheasant This recipe utilizes the reverse sear technique, which allows the meat to stay juicy while cooking at a low temperature. The bird is then finished on very high heat to brown the skin. Click the link below for the full recipe and then head to your freezer to grab a couple of birds you’ve been hanging onto since last fall. https://bit.ly/4c3giSi Excerpted from WILD + WHOLE by Danielle Prewett. This story appeared in Winter 2024-2025 Pheasants Forever Journal.

Pheasant Fact Friday! The hen's ovary development will begin the first of April, which is 30 days after the start of the rooster's testicular development. Why the difference? The earlier growth with the rooster stimulates his desire to break from the winter flock, set up a territory, defend its boundaries and display to hens. While the rooster may start the spring breeding season, it is the hen that puts the most energy and labor into the season. The additional 30 days are needed to physically prepare the hen for the breeding season, which has a greater chance of killing her than did the winter season. #pheasantfactfriday #pheasantsforever

20 Years and Counting - The Story of Quail Forever There is only one way to tell a story, and that is to start at the beginning. This is the story of Quail Forever, an inspiring tale of leadership, unity, and a deep-rooted commitment to conserving quail habitat across America. In August 2005, Quail Forever was formed and employed Pheasants Forever’s unique model of habitat conservation and gave it wings throughout quail country. This video shares QF’s origin story and what they have in store for the future. And for those of you who love mixed bags and chasing covey birds, make sure you give the Quail Forever channels a follow – or better yet – become a Quail Forever member! Watch the full film here: https://bit.ly/3Y4pCzA