What exactly are "climate-smart commodities" and why does Pheasants Forever want to be engaged in the conversation? We're glad you asked! Climate-smart commodities are food, fiber and ingredients that are produced using farming, ranching or forestry practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or sequester carbon. And in the process, our favorite upland gamebirds benefit: https://bit.ly/3H9f4FG #ClimateSmartAgriculture #wildlife #habitat #upland #farming

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 169: RAWA and What it Means for the Uplands Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF biologists Al Eiden, Haley Lockard, and Andy Edwards for a conversation focused on the $1.4 billion dollar federal legislation known as Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). If passed, RAWA would create dedicated state-based funding for wildlife habitat projects across the country targeting more than 12,000 “at risk” species, including bobwhite quail, sage grouse, lesser prairie chickens, bumble bees, and monarch butterflies: https://bit.ly/3xzJBJv #pheasantsforever #quailforever #wildlifeconservation #wildlife #uplandhunting #upland #CalloftheUplands

Hen pheasants are incredible birds, period. And right now, their efforts are determining the fall outlook. With the peak of the pheasant hatch occurring from the first week of June through mid-July across the pheasant range, now is a great time to review a hen’s essential role in the process of bringing young birds to the landscape and the roosters that we enjoy chasing each fall: https://bit.ly/3zoxCA3 #habitat #nestingseason #grasslands #pheasant #pheasantsforever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever currently have 15 open positions across the country! If you've ever considered working in the conservation sector, right now is a great time to apply. Here are a few highlights: ✅ SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST ✅ MONTANA COORDINATING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST ✅ TEXAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ✅ GEORGIA FARM BILL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST APPLY NOW AT THIS LINK:

We have the best volunteers in the business! Check out this great new initiative in Montana - "Adopt A Ranch" - where volunteers give back to landowners who are providing public access throughout the year. #habitat #publicaccess #publiclands

Here's a great story from NPR on not only the critical importance of prescribed fire to grasslands ecosystems, but also the rise of prescribed burn associations. https://n.pr/3NWwpUp The work that Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever do to promote prescribed fire is highlighted in the story. Definitely worth a read, and if you're a landowner that has questions about prescribed fire on your property, contact your local PR or QF Farm Bill biologist at this link: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Habitat/findBiologist.aspx #CalloftheUplands #prescribedfire #habitat #grasslands #pheasantsforever #quailforever

#Managing ...It's tough work! Who else has a new puppy this summer that seems to be in charge of all habitat consultations? 📸: Logan Hinners #puppylove #puppytraining #puppylife #birddogsofinstagram #birddogs #birddogoftheday

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 166: How to Smoke an Upland Game Bird Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jonathon Tremblay from Walton's Inc to talk about smoking pheasants, quail, and grouse. Tremblay discusses the advantages of charcoal, wood, and pellet grills, and the benefits of prepping game bird meat with brines, marinades, and flavor injectors. He also answers the question, “skin on or skin off for the smoker?” Summer is here, so listen up and get the smoker rolling! https://bit.ly/3xhHREX #wildgamecooking #wildgame #wildgamerecipes #uplandhunting #uplandbirdhunting

PRAIRIE-TO-PLATE OFFER! Donate $49 or more and receive a FREE Pheasants Forever Prairie-to-Plate Package featuring Hank Shaw’s Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail Cookbook and PF cutting Board! With Father's Day on the horizon, there's no better time to purchase the gift that keeps on giving! Your gift supports healthy habitat, public access, our hunting heritage, and delicious meals! GET YOURS TODAY: www.pheasantsforever.org/PrairieToPlate #CalloftheUplands #wildgamecooking #wildgame #uplandbirdhunting #uplandhunting

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's #womenonthewing events continue to gain momentum in the uplands, including this success story from the Pheasants Forever - MT - Kalispell (Flathead Valley Chapter)! Participants received professional shooting instruction and safety education, followed by a simulated duck hunt (with clays), simulated pheasant hunt (with clays), a live pheasant hunt, and bird cleaning and cooking tips: https://bit.ly/3x1pm6k Find the next Women on the Wing event by visiting: https://bit.ly/3xciggx #CalloftheUplands #uplandhunting

Pheasant Country Postcard: SD Ringneck Hideout A throwback to cooler months in South Dakota where Pheasants Forever supporter Daniel Baker followed his son through a picturesque ringneck hideout in the state's eastern region. Who's ready to go back!? Pheasant Country Postcard is presented by South Dakota Tourism! Have a great photo from pheasant country? Submit yours today: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/PheasantCountryPostcard

On the Wing Podcast Ep. 168: Sam Lawry on Being a Conservation Warrior Sam discusses his 40-year career in wildlife conservation, which included a six-year stint as PF & QF’s western regional director. Plus, he dives into the debut of his new book, Stories of the Past, An Arizona Game Ranger Remembering the Outlaws, and how its publication resulted in Sam’s appearance on a MeatEater podcast with Steven Rinella.