Coming in HOT! Did you notice the "flock mentality" of these ringnecks when an avian predator took its first approach and then made a quick 180-degree turn for a closer look?! Life is never easy for the ring-necked pheasant, especially during winter when days are measured in the amount of time spent on a white background. 📸: Jared Wiklund, Pheasants Forever's PR Manager #habitat #pheasantsforever #CalloftheUplands

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup is open for applications until March 11! CRP has long been the nation’s most important tool for targeting environmentally sensitive lands with conservation practices that produce wildlife habitat, cleaner waters, healthier soils, and a more resilient climate. Enroll now with one of the following options: 👉VISIT YOUR LOCAL U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app 👉CONTACT A PF BIOLOGIST: www.pheasantsforever.org/crp #CRPWorks #crp #habitat #grasslands #soilhealth

It's Official: The One Month Countdown to National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Has Begun! We hope you'll join us on March 11-13 at the CHI Center in Omaha to experience the nation's largest event dedicated to upland hunting, bird dogs, habitat conservation, wild game cooking, and much more! Check out some of the highlights: https://bit.ly/3LtahR7 #pheasantfest #quailclassic #CalloftheUplands #whatgetsyououtdoors

IOWA ACTION ALERT: Your Voice is Needed IMMEDIATELY Anti-public lands legislation - Senate Study Bill 3134 - was introduced late yesterday in the Iowa Legislature. This bill places arbitrary caps to limit the amount landowners can receive from the sale of their property for conservation purposes to below fair market value. The result? Infringement on the property rights of private citizens and a murky future for outdoor recreation on public lands. PLEASE READ and ACT NOW.

👉ATTENTION: SEEKING RARE BIRD DOG BREEDS!👈 Do you own and hunt with a bird dog breed that is uncommon, out of the mainstream, or just plain rare? Pheasants Forever is looking to do a story on this topic in the Summer Bird Dog Issue of Pheasants Forever Journal. Comment with a picture and a brief note for all to see, and we may send you a private message to be featured in The Bird Dog Issue. Show us your special and unique bird dog breeds! (Pictured: Nebraska Member Jon Nelson’s American cocker, Miah)

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 153: Backcountry Quail Hunting and Camping with Llamas Part 1 of 2 You're going to want to hear this! After a 26-hour drive from Minnesota to southern Arizona, Host Bob St. Pierre and PF & QF Chairman of the National Board, Matt Kucharski, are joined around the campfire by veteran quail hunting buddy Wade Zarlingo for a Mearns’ quail hunt. As a means of getting deeper into the backcountry, Chris Dunn, the owner of Arizona Backcountry Llamas, has brought five llamas to the adventure to haul in camping gear, food, and water for the crew’s three-day hunt: https://bit.ly/3LqsX3Z This content is presented by ALPS OutdoorZ and Thorogood Shoes! #quail #publiclands #uplandbirdhunting

From pheasant and quail habitat to prescribed fire, working lands and more, the Upland Habitat Stage at our 2022 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Omaha offers a powerhouse seminar lineup! A couple highlights include the North American Grasslands Act Panel with the nation's leading conservation CEO's, Sharing the Land Access Initiative with Doug Duren, and plenty of idea-filled seminars for creating pheasant havens and quail hideouts: https://bit.ly/3gBd50o #habitat #grasslands #publiclands #publicaccess The Upland Habitat Stage is presented by Scag Power Equipment, Polaris Off Road, NRCS, and the Farm Service Agency.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced a new program to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will provide grants for pilot projects that address commodity markets with carbon capturing solutions. “We were thrilled to hear grasslands and forests mentioned alongside other important solutions for climate, and we know from decades of experience that they’re also imperative for wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health,” said Ron Leathers, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Chief Conservation Officer. Here's what it means moving forward: https://bit.ly/3uzqDlj #TheHabitatOrganization #CRPWorks #grasslands #Habitat #CalloftheUplands

👉ALERT, ALERT!👈 ***The following video may be the most unique perspective of wild pheasants you've ever witnessed. Strong feelings of remorse over the end of the season, or joy for the spring ahead, may occur😂 Thanks to Bret Amundson of Sporting Journal Radio for sharing - check out his page and listen for an upcoming interview with Pheasants Forever at the end of the month! #sportingjournalradio #pheasants #uplandbirdhunting

Wild game cooking is fun, healthy, and pays homage to the animals we pursue with delicious, nutritional meals. Looking for more DIY recipes? We have the MOST UNIQUE LINE UP OF WILD GAME CHEFS EVER ASSEMBLED at the 2022 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic! Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, Elevated Wild, Walton's Inc, Wilderness to Table, Braising the Wild, and Pine Shadows Daybreak executive chef Rachel R. Hogan will be demoing wonderful dishes on March 11-13 in OMAHA! https://bit.ly/3HyvqHp On the Menu: • Sous Vide Pheasant Breast with Chimichurri • How to Make Pheasant Snack Sticks • Building a Better Stew • Homemade Wild Game Pasta • Sweet and Spicy Pheasant Skewers • Getting More Out of Upland Gamebirds • Jalapeño Popper Pheasant Sliders • And more!! #wildgame #wildgamecooking #wildgamerecipes #CalloftheUplands

LAST CALL for the SPRING ISSUE! Join or renew your membership with the nation's largest collection of upland hunters by Tuesday, February 8th to enjoy the Spring Issue of the Pheasants Forever Journal! Habitat for ring-necked pheasants and other wildlife doesn't stay productive forever. That's why our upcoming issue focuses on the season of renewal and the different tactics to make quality habitat flourish for years to come. Sign up now at the following link: https://bit.ly/34e1G4l #CalloftheUplands #habitat #prescribedfire #grasslands #pheasantsforever

WANTED! We're on the hunt for a few breeds of bird dogs to add to the Bird Dog Parade coming up at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic on March 11th in Omaha, Nebraska! Here's the list of breeds not yet represented in parade registration: *Airedale Terrier *American Cocker Spaniel *American Water Spaniel *Blue Picardy Spaniel *Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Cesky Fousek) *Boykin Spaniel *Braque Francais *English Cocker Spaniel *English Pointer *German Longhaired Pointer *Golden Retriever *Irish Setter *Irish Water Spaniel *Labrador Retriever - Black *Labrador Retriever - British *Labrador Retriever - Chocolate *Mixed Breed (Bird Dog Rescue) *Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever *Red Setter *Small Munsterlander *Vizsla *Welsh Springer Spaniel If you own one of these breeds and would like to participate in the parade, please register online at https://bit.ly/3roeJc0 and to learn more details. Thanks to our Bird Dog Parade partners at Purina Pro Plan & South Dakota Tourism! 📸: Anna LaRae Photography