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Pheasant Fact Friday!💡 During September and October, the pheasant’s food intake increases for both hens and roosters. Most of the increase goes to the production of fat. Fat reserves are located along the breast muscles and around the internal organs (visceral fat). The hen’s breast fat increases from 0.3 grams to 6.0 grams from September to October. The amount of visceral fat also increases dramatically. This 20 fold increase in fat in less than two months shows the urgency with which the hen must prepare for winter. The 0.3 grams in September was the hen’s lowest fat weight of the entire year. Therefore, October is the first month the hen has actually gained any weight since last April. #pheasantsforever #pheasants #pheasantfactfriday

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEAVING AN UPLAND HABITAT LEGACY, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW? Join the Habitat Legacy Society by including a gift to Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever in your estate plans. For more information about the benefits associated with remembering Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever in your will, visit pheasantsforever.org/legacy.

On The Wing Podcast Ep. 288: Ask A Vet, Bird Dog Breath, Rattlesnake Vaccine, and How Much to Feed During a Road Trip, is live. Listen now at the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Podcast-Ep-288-Bird-Dog-Bad-Breath,-Rattlesnake-Vaccines,-and-How-Much-to-Feed-During-a-Road-Trip.aspx Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by veterinarians Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Dr. Seth Bynum for the second podcast installment of our “Ask a Vet” video series being presented by Purina Pro Plan to recap video episodes 7 through 12. The On The Wing Podcast is proudly presented by Purina Pro Plan

“Through the decades my wife LaDonna and I have actively engaged in various conservation efforts, ranging from lobbying on the Farm Bills, to planting trees in shelter belts. We have supported conservation efforts financially and have also made upland bird hunting a center piece of our family’s fall gatherings. With our Charitable Remainder Trust, we can both support our children and grandchildren and contribute to Pheasants Forever that will have a lasting impact on conservation efforts across the uplands.” David Zellmer David and LaDonna are Habitat Legacy Society Members, and David is a Pheasants Forever Gold Patron Member. They also have two Dog Life Memberships and David is a volunteer on Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s National Board of Directors. Click here to learn about how you can join leave a legacy by including a gift to Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever in your will or estate plan - https://pheasantsforever.planmygift.org

Now Through November 4th - Enter to Win the Ultimate Upland Raffle! Link below! https://pheasantsforeverquailforever.uplandfundraising.org/theopenerraffle/Campaign/Details No matter where or how you celebrate this exciting time of year, there are a few inescapable truths: you need healthy populations of wildlife, quality habitat, accessible land, and the proper gear. Luckily, our Ultimate Upland Raffle can make all these things a reality! This winner-takes-all raffle could not only provide you with everything from a year’s supply of Purina Pro Plan to a $1,000 SCHEELS gift card, but your participation will help make the magic of Opening Day a reality for generations to come. Ticket packages start at as low as $20 – get yours today! This exciting and unique way to support our mission of creating more upland habitat is only available through November 4th. Residents of Alabama, California, Tennessee, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin are not eligible to purchase tickets or participate in this raffle.

Pheasant Fact Friday!💡 Because daily temperatures are decreasing, one might think that the additional food consumed in October would be used to keep the bird warm. Not yet! It goes to fat production. This is because outdoor temperatures around 40 degrees F. are still within the pheasant’s “thermoneutral zone.” Thermoneutral means a range of temperatures in which the bird does not need to consume more or less energy in order to survive. The exact zone for pheasants is unknown, but let us say it is 40 to 104 degrees. As temperatures fall to 40 degrees, the pheasant can keep warm without increasing its energy intake. It simply ruffles its feathers or roosts in protective cover...much like you would wear a sweater or stay out of the wind to keep warm. Remember that the pheasant has no more feathers now than it had last spring. So, at a temperature below 40 degrees, the bird must start consuming more energy to stay warm. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #pheasants

Tickets ON SALE NOW‼️ Concert for Conservation 2025 Featuring Muscadine Bloodline! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest/Muscadine-Bloodline.aspx Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, are proud to announce our 2025 Concert for Conservation, featuring Muscadine Bloodline LIVE at Uptown Theatre in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, March 6. Learn more about the show at the link below. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, in partnership with Pepper Entertainment, Mammoth, onX Hunt, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., and Purina Pro Planre proud to announce our 2025 Concert for Conservation.

Tickets for the best concert of the year go on sale tomorrow at 10AM CST. Join us for a night of great music and conservation, as Muscadine Bloodline headlines the 2nd annual Concert for Conservation to kick off Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Kansas City on March 6th! More info below! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest/Muscadine-Bloodline.aspx Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, in partnership with Pepper Entertainment, Mammoth, onX Hunt, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., and Purina Pro Plan are proud to announce our 2025 Concert for Conservation. Muscadine Bloodline

Take advantage of this special membership offer and receive a PF Shotgun Cleaning Kit by joining or renewing your membership today. Join or renew with Pheasants Forever as an Associate or Rooster Booster Member and have confidence your contributions are making a difference on the ground for wildlife and our upland hunting heritage. Link below. Pheasantsforever.org/fall24

Northern students are rallying around a newly created student organization aimed at promoting conservation efforts and the establishment of pheasant habitat. With 20 members, the campus Pheasants Forever chapter is one of four such groups in the nation and joins roughly 700 community chapters across the U.S. Tap the link to read more: https://aberdeeninsider.com/northern-state-pheasants-forever-collegiate-chapter-is-one-of-four-in-the-nation/

South Dakota’s traditional pheasant hunting season opens THIS Saturday, October 19th With prime grassland conditions and healthy bird numbers, hunters are in for a treat. Add to that expanded public access, mixed-bag hunting opportunities, and even the chance to enjoy some of the best fishing in the Midwest if you bag a limit of roosters early in the day, and it becomes clear why an autumn visit to South Dakota is not to be missed. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or passing the tradition on to a new generation, start planning your trip to South Dakota today. You won’t just leave with birds in your bag — you’ll leave with memories that last a lifetime. Learn more about what you can expect for the 2024 pheasant season in South Dakota at the link below. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Prime-Time-in-the-Pheasant-State.aspx Sharing on behalf of our partners in conservation at Travel South Dakota