IT'S A DOG LIFE MEMBER BLITZ, and your dog wants you to answer the call by adding a Pheasants Forever “Bird Dog Life Member” to the list of your pup’s accomplishments! Purchase a Dog Life Membership today and claim your FREE Yeti Boomer 8 Dog Bowl or SportDOG BRAND SportHunter 1225 training collar. LINK BELOW! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/doglife As bird hunting seasons across the country come to a close, we look back on those memories that were made this season and those of seasons past. These memories afield with our bird dogs last a lifetime. From the first bird to the final walk, these moments we cherish forever. Unfortunately, the same places where these memories are made are being threatened every day. In fact, within the span of a dog’s life - just ten short years - we’ve lost over 50 million acres of grassland habitat. We owe it to our loyal four-legged best friends to do better. And that’s why we’re inviting you to answer the call by adding “Bird Dog Life Member” to the list of your pup’s accomplishments. All Dog Life Member contributions will support our wildlife habitat conservation mission, because “good bird habitat is good bird dog habitat.”

It's almost time for 2023 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic! As you gear up for the largest upland event of the year, check out the website where you can find all the information you need to navigate the event. On this page you’ll find the exhibitor list, seminar schedule, events and highlights, and ticketing options. We can't wait to see you all there! LINK BELOW! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest.aspx/

It's almost time for 2023 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic! As you gear up for the largest upland event of the year, check out the website, where you can find all the information you need to navigate the event. Including, the exhibitor list, seminar schedule, events and highlights, and where you can buy tickets. We can't wait to see you all there!

There is still time to get your seeding in before the frost thaws. To learn more about the benefits of frost seeding to improve habitat, head to the link below. There are three primary seeding windows: - Spring - When most gardens and fields are planted (April to June). - Dormant - In the fall after soil temperatures drop below 50 degrees (November) so seed will not germinate but before freeze. - Frost - After the soil freezes and before the onset of spring (usually December to March). Frost seeding mimics the natural process. Every year, native grasses and wildflowers drop their seed onto the soil at the end of their growing season. When winter comes, the ground freezes, thaws and repeats. This cold and wet cycle, called cold-moist stratification, overcomes a seed’s natural inhibitions, weakens the seed coat and improves germination. Most seeds of native species have higher germination rates after cold-moist stratification.

Feeding is a well-intentioned activity with deadly consequences. During harsh winters, the urge to feed wildlife identifies a habitat issue. “More than anything, feeding is reactionary to the winter. The best thing we can do as hunters, conservationists, and landowners is plan for the worst and hope for the best by designing quality winter habitat for pheasants and other wildlife to weather the storm.” To read the full article head to the link below. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/During-Harsh-Winters,-the-Urge-to-Feed-Wildlife-Identifies-a-Habitat-Issue.aspx

Postholing for roosters is not for everyone, but for those willing to put in a calorie deficient effort, the experience is well worth it! How has your late season pheasant hunting been? Are you one of the few willing to put in the extra effort in the snow? 📸: Adam Tangsrud

You don't want to miss the biggest upland event of the year! Plus, you're going to want to bring a friend! Use the link below for this limited time offer to purchase one National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic ticket and get a second one for free! https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/2023-Fest-67774?unlock=BOGO 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, presented by Federal Ammunition, is back in Minneapolis and promises to be an event you won't want to miss! The nation’s largest upland tradeshow and convention has something for everyone including hunters, landowners, and bird dog enthusiasts. Coming attractions for 2023 include a Upland Film Festival, Public Lands Pavilion, Path to the Uplands Stage, Habitat Stage, Bird Dog Stage, and more than 400 unique vendors featuring outfitters, gear, food, and so much more!

South Dakota’s Late Season. Normally, running late isn’t great. We’ve all been there – darting through hard yellows on the way to work, scrambling to get kids ready, feeling crushed when a truck’s camped on your favorite walk-in. No one’s immune to the occasional bout of lateness. But when it comes to pheasant hunting, you can embrace the late! Because on the Northern Plains, late season is the great season. And now, in the third year of an extended pheasant calendar (open until January 31), there’s more time than ever to chase winter roosters. The cold isn’t for everyone. But those who brave it reap the rewards. With the right gameplan, there’s no reason this can’t be your favorite time to get out. For tips and tricks, we dropped the tailgate and asked three South Dakota experts about the art of the late season hunt. Head to the link below to hear what they had to say. Presented By South Dakota Tourism https://www.pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Q-A-South-Dakota’s-Late-Season.aspx

ON THE WING PODCAST EP. 198: THE YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER, IS LIVE! Head to the link below to listen now. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Podcast-Ep-198-The-Year-of-the-Volunteer.aspx As we near National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic and the celebration of our 40th anniversary, we’re turning the spotlight on Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapter volunteers, the true lifeblood of our organization’s habitat mission. In this episode, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Will Clayton, the organization’s senior regional representative to introduce “The Year of the Volunteer” concept. To bring life to the celebration of volunteers, we’ve got four dynamic chapter officers lined up to talk about their motivations for volunteering. Those chapter volunteers include Austin Roby in Ohio, Cayla Bendel from North Dakota, Clay Denny out of Missouri, and Mike Coyle of Kentucky. Episode Highlights: - Each individual volunteer talks about their motivations for getting involved with a local Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever chapter and how those expectations resulted in friendships, on-the-ground habitat results, fun times, and cherished memories. - Coyle highlights the importance of the organization’s unique, locally empowering model in which chapters retain 100% local control of the funds they generate through their efforts. - St.Pierre closes it out with an interesting anecdote about being contacted for use of the PF or QF logos in tattoos and casket engravings as evidence of how important the organization becomes to people’s identities.

We've seen a lot of you putting your PF Yeti Hopper to use in the field on your hunting adventures! For those who haven't taken the plunge, we don't want you to miss out! Make sure to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity before it’s gone! Taking your membership to the next level allows Pheasants Forever to create, restore, and permanently protect more wildlife habitat, while preserving the legacy of our hunting and conservation heritage. Head to the link below to become a PF Life Member today. https://pheasantsforever.org/SpecialPages/Special-Memberships/Life-Membership.aspx

We’re proud to announce Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s National Board of Directors have selected Marilyn Vetter to succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent. Vetter has served on the Board since 2015 and is current Vice Chair. She's a passionate wildlife habitat conservationist, bird dog lover, and wingshooter who is a proven strategic business leader. “Working alongside the stellar employees, dedicated volunteers and chapter members, and committed partners and sponsors is an honor few leaders get to experience,” exclaimed Vetter. “Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are extraordinarily healthy organizations with a strong established vision. I’m eager to continue the critical work of the organization and am thrilled to be part of its dynamic future.” Please help us in welcoming Marilyn in her new role as we look toward the future of “The Habitat Organization.” To learn more, head to the link below. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-National-Board-of-Directors-Select-Marilyn-Vetter-as-New-Preside.aspx

THIS COULD SAVE YOUR DOGS LIFE. Our bird dogs deserve more than we can provide, even in the best of circumstances. Come to the 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic's Bird Dog Trauma Training and leave with the knowledge, confidence, and equipment to provide life-saving care for your canine companions. Join Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, members of the U.S. Army’s K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care review board, and our partners at Purina for a hands-on training opportunity to learn life-saving field care for your bird dogs. Training will cover trauma management, bird dog nutrition, and how to safely remove your bird dogs from traps encountered in the field. Seats are limited, purchase your tickets today at the link below! Attendees will walk away with a FREE Dog Life Membership, Bird Dog Trauma Kit, and the confidence to handle any situation in the field. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/k9trauma