State meetings offer invaluable opportunity to connect, collaborate and celebrate. After a Covid hiatus, the 2022 Pheasants Forever North Dakota state meeting had us back where we belong: celebrating together as we centered around a theme of Answering the Call based on the Call of the Uplands® campaign. One of the highlights of the meeting was a beautiful tribute to the bird dogs that we’re lucky enough to hunt behind today, as well as those we’ve loved and lost. For 2022, we have 16 new Dog Life Members of Pheasants Forever! https://bit.ly/37mWEUt Learn more about making your dog a Lifetime Member of Pheasants Forever while contributing to the places where bird dogs love to roam: www.birddogsforhabitat.org. #birddogsforhabitat #CalloftheUplands #pheasantsforever #uplandbirdhunting

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have received numerous member inquires over the past several weeks regarding the current avian influenza outbreak in the United States. “How will it affect fall populations?” “How susceptible are pheasants and quail to the disease?” All great questions, but unfortunately, there is little known about the disease regarding its impacts on wild upland bird populations. So what role does The Habitat Organization play in the big picture? Here's your answer: https://bit.ly/3KPp6fe #pheasantsforever #quailforever #CalloftheUplands #habitat #conservation

A one-formula-fits-all-ages approach does not work when it comes to feeding hard-working bird dogs. Puppies, dogs in their prime, and pros (Editor Tom Carpenter's term for our beloved older or senior dogs) each have different nutritional needs. As PF national sponsor Purina introduces three new formulas for younger and older dogs in 2022, we recently chatted with Arleigh Reynolds, a senior research scientist at Nestle Purina, to get his take on what’s going on in our dog’s bodies early and later in life, and how that affects nutritional needs: https://bit.ly/3OTxjm9 #birddogsforhabitat #birddog #pheasantsforever #uplandbirdhunting 📸: Erik Petersen

Dogs impact lives, plain and simple. A decade ago, PF's new development officer Michael Neiduski knew nothing about birds or dogs or the people and places that hold them dear. Yet, ten short years later, he's engrained in conservation. Here's his personal story about why we should all be so lucky to own a dog whose love for their people is only outweighed by their love for the birds and the wild space they call home: https://bit.ly/3yiMUWn #birddogsforhabitat #conservation #birddogoftheday #pheasantsforever #CalloftheUplands

Week 1 of the Bird Dogs for Habitat Campaign is off to a great start with GSP's and Labradors leading the pack for votes! NEWS FLASH: All supporters who vote during the first week (May 2-8) will be entered to win a year's worth of dog food! Thanks to our incredible national sponsor Purina Pro Plan for their support! Vote now for your favorite bird dog breed at www.birddogsforhabitat.org. #purina #PurinaPROPLAN #pheasantsforever #birddogoftheday #habitat #conservation

Good News for the Birds: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the acceptance of more than 2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program’s (CRP) general signup occurring earlier this year! There is still plenty of work to do with 3.4 million acres expiring at the end of September, but Grassland CRP, Continuous CRP, and partnership opportunities through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program can help fill the gap: https://bit.ly/39tmFlH Considering a CRP contract? Send us a PM for technical assistance from a professional biologist! #habitat #grasslands #uplandbirdhunting #wildlife #soilhealth #waterquality #CalloftheUplands

You’ve been planning this for a while, researched the breed that is right for you, found a reputable breeder, and you just picked up your new 8- to 10-week-old versatile hunting companion. Congratulations! Now what? The dog of a lifetime starts with a solid foundation, and you can begin building that foundation on day 1! We asked several NAVHDA International breeders what they hope every puppy buyer would do over the first 6 to 12 months of age to form a solid foundation for both hunting skills and good citizenship - here's what they advise: https://bit.ly/3kyJ3fO Thanks to NAVHDA for being a sponsor of our 2022 ##birddogsforhabitat campaign! #pheasantsforever #birddogoftheday #CalloftheUplands

Did you know our chapters and staff host women’s focused events through our Women on the Wing initiative? We have several exciting events on the horizon that we hope you can make. North Dakota, Arizona, Arkansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, Ohio, South Dakota, and Nebraska – we’re looking at you! Whether you’re looking for a learn to hunt or learn to shoot event, or maybe a fun social night out with friends, check out our upcoming events to see how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/WOTWspring #womenonthewing #pheasantsforever #quailforever #CalloftheUplands

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Jim Inglis, Director of Governmental Affairs, was on hand in Michigan this week for the Senate Ag Committee field hearing focusing on the 2023 Farm Bill. Thank you Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman for your work to develop a Farm Bill that works for producers, people, and wildlife! #FarmBill #grasslands #habitat #pheasantsforever #agriculture #conservation

As spring and summer give way to meaningful habitat projects across pheasant country, here's one important component that should not be overlooked: TIME Quality pheasant cover requires it. “If you build it, they will come” is a common phrase when it comes to wildlife management. But take our word for it - the quality of what is built will determine the quality and quantity of what will come, and it takes time. https://bit.ly/3vSZatT #pheasantsforever #habitat #CalloftheUplands #whatgetsyououtdoors #grassland

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 163: University of North Dakota's Dr. Susan Felege on Game Bird Research On this episode, host Bob St. Pierre talks with Dr. Susan Felege, an associate professor at the University of North Dakota, the newest member of PF & QF’s National Board of Directors and a hardcore waterfowl and upland bird hunter. Dr. Felege shares her story growing up as an avid bird hunter in Pennsylvania and knowing at an early age that she was going to grow up to be a wildlife biologist: https://bit.ly/3y0lYdT #uplandhunting #UND #CalloftheUplands #pheasantsforever #whatgetsyououtdoors

What an incredible spring banquet season it has been, and the excitement isn't over yet! March, April, and early May comprise the bulk of banquets for more than 700 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters across the nation. Contributions from members, donors, and supporters fuel our grassland conservation efforts in the United States. If your seeking a great meal, upland comradery, and the chance to win fabulous prizes all while supporting conservation work, find a local banquet near you with this link: https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/ #fundraiser #conservation #CalloftheUplands #pheasantsforever #quailforever