THE ART OF UPLAND BIRD HUNTING Over time, every hunter finds him or herself. Over time, every hunting magazine becomes itself. The Art of Upland Bird Hunting seems an apt name for your annual Upland Bird Hunting Super Issue, which is getting ready for the presses. It all starts with Colt McDermott’s charcoal sketches of dusky grouse hunting for our cover and our lead story, Blue Notes. Alexandra Lehner (Immigrants of Opportunity) and Phil Juliano (Sieger and the Crevasse) make their debuts with The Habitat Organization too, and Kickliy returns in Hands of Time. Inimitable styles, all. But words, when strung together properly, are art as well, as is photography. The magic comes in the meld. Sign up for your PF or QF membership, or make sure you are renewed, by July 3 to make sure you make the list for this year’s Super Issue (🔗 Link Below). Then get looking, get reading, get dreaming, and get ready for another beautiful season in the uplands. – Tom “Carp” Carpenter, Editor https://pheasantsforever.org/SpecialPages/Special-Memberships/2024-Spring-Membership-Appeal.aspx
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Welcome to the Upland Newsroom, where we cover all things upland, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. Topics for the end of June listed below. Nesting season for pheasants Nesting and calling season for bobwhite quail/ Bobscapes App 500th land acquisition for the state of Minnesota 2024 Farm Bill Journey to Conservation Careers Program New upland gear To learn more about the topics covered head to our website at the link in our bio.
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Pheasant Fact Friday!💡 The time when the most pheasant nests are hatching is called the “peak hatch.” Nationally this occurs June 1-15, but may be delayed up to two weeks by cool wet spring weather. Such weather will not hinder incubation of the nest, but could have delayed egg laying late April to early May. During June the chicks are 1 to 3 weeks old. What are they doing then? Trying to stay alive! Their survival will depend on the size of their range, the insects available to them, and their diet. After 23 days of incubation the eggs hatch. Once the chicks are dry, the hen leads them to suitable feeding areas where they begin feeding themselves. The chicks can not control their body temperature for the first week so the hen periodically broods them to prevent chilling. The hens call to the chicks even when they are still in the eggs. The hen also warns the chicks of approaching danger with a low pitched call causing the chicks to scatter and then freeze. After the threat is gone, she calls the chicks together with a clucking call. Chicks have three calls... a contentment call, a hurried-caution call, and a plaintive call which attracts the hen and other lost chicks (Hill 88).
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WATCH: A New Era for Bobwhite Quail. Link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnPJMrJkLa8 In order to make significant progress in restoring bobwhite quail populations, wild lands and working lands must work together for the benefit of the life they support and the livelihoods they sustain. That’s why one of Quail Forever’s strategic priorities includes restoring and enhancing 780,000 acres of upland habitat on private land in targeted quail states by 2026. That may seem like a daunting task, but luckily there are proven programs, solid partnerships, and a brand-new opportunity for landowners to utilize. Watch our original film, “A New Era for Bobwhite Quail,” to learn about some of these landmark initiatives while also hearing from landowners who are making – and seeing – a difference for quail populations on their own properties in Georgia and Missouri. #Farming4Habitat
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The award-winning upland television series, “The Flush,” returns for its 13th season on the Outdoor Channel starting July 1. Presented by Federal Ammunition and featuring Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the program’s Official Conservation Partner, new episodes of The Flush will air every Monday at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., Friday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. EST. The Flush See the full schedule at the link below. https://tinyurl.com/3c4ex78x
The award-winning upland television series, “The Flush,” returns for its 13th season on the Outdoor Channel starting July 1. Presented by Federal Ammunition and featuring Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the program’s Official Conservation Partner, new episodes of The Flush will air every Monday at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., Friday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. EST. The Flush See the official release schedule at the link below. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Season-13-of-The-Flush”-Premieres-July-1-on-the-Outdoor-Channel.aspx
On The Wing Podcast Ep. 270: Use the Bobscapes App to Record Bobwhite Quail Encounters and Help Biologists, is live. Listen now at the link below, or wherever you get you podcasts. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Podcast-Ep-270-Use-the-Bobscapes-App-to-Record-Bobwhite-Quail-Encounters-and-Help-Biologists.aspx Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever’s Dr. Jessica McGuire, University of Georgia’s Dr. James Martin, and Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about the new “Bobscapes” mobile app. The group chats about citizen science, artificial intelligence, and using Bobscapes data to better understand bobwhite quail populations. Episode Highlights: • Dr. Martin discusses the evolution of citizen science in wildlife research and also theorizes ways artificial intelligence may be used to help biologists in the future. • Jokingly referred to as a Bobscapes app “super user,” Sparks explains how easy the app is to use and how he enjoys putting it to work on his family’s Nebraska farm. • Learn more about Bobscapes and download the free app at www.Bobscapes.org. This episode of On the Wing podcast was made possible by a grant from the #Farming4Habitat campaign. Learn how private landowners are investing in the conservation of America’s fish and wildlife resources by visiting www.Farming4Habitat.org.
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The last section of our Pheasant Habitat Essentials Guide “Food and Cover Plots” is available now at the link below. In this section we cover the following subjects to help you ensure healthier habitat for pheasants on your property: - Food and Cover Plot Benefits - Objective: Helping Hens - What to Plant: Selecting Food Plot Varieties - Where to Plant: Location and Size of Food Plots - Planting and Managing a Food Plot Check out this section and the entire Pheasant Habitat Essentials Guide at the link in our bio. #Farming4Habitat
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Congrats to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s very own VP of Development Jordan Martincich on becoming North American Grouse Partnership’s newest board member!
Wingshooter Rig Walkthrough presented by @onxhunt, @pheasants_forever, and @quail_forever. You’ve seen a lot of incredible wingshooter rigs this series, giving you all sorts of ideas on how to set up your vehicle for both you and your dogs, but Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Capenter is here to tell you that the best hunting rig, is the one you’ve got. See everyone in the field this fall! Don’t forget to check out OnX’s in-dash capabilities at onxhunt.com
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Wingshooter Rig Walkthrough presented by onX Hunt, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. You've seen a lot of incredible wingshooter rigs this series, giving you all sorts of ideas on how to set up your vehicle for both you and your dogs, but Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Capenter is here to tell you that the best hunting rig, is the one you've got. See everyone in the field this fall! Don’t forget to check out OnX’s in-dash capabilities at onxhunt.com
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