In an exciting annual program recognizing conservationists nationwide who champion upland habitat work in their local community, the winning team for this year’s Polaris Off Road Habitat Stewardship Award hails from Mower County, Minnesota! Gus and Ann Maxfield are contributing to more than just habitat as conservation-minded landowners; they are also stewarding the next generation of upland hunters in their local community in tandem with the local chapter of Pheasants Forever: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Habitat-and-Heritage-to-the-Max.aspx #conservation #PolarisRANGER #whatgetsyououtdoors #pheasantsforever

Pheasant Country Postcard: Cattail Kings Andrew Johnson, a diehard PF member, outdoor writer, and upland hunter recently enjoyed a memorable pheasant stroll with his yellow lab, "Gauge," in South Dakota. When your dog is a pheasant fanatic, they typically aren't looking at the camera and instead, are focused on the bird scent still pouring out of the nearby cattails! 🤣 Pheasant Country Postcard is presented by South Dakota Tourism. Have a great picture to share? Email to us by visiting https://www.pheasantsforever.org/PheasantCountryPostcard #southdakota #uplandbirdhunting #pheasantsforever #southdakotatourism

The first major winter storm of the year delivered impressive snow totals - up to 18” - across a wide swath of pheasant country. Harsh winter conditions always create concerns about the well-being of pheasant populations and the threat of starvation. But pheasants rarely die from starvation in winter months. Their greatest threat is exposure to the elements and predators when foraging. The key to the birds’ winter survival is good thermal cover that will shelter them through storms and protect them from predation. So plan your work and work your plan this spring to deliver winter cover when it is needed most: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Winter-Cover-for-Pheasants.aspx #habitat #conservation #pheasantsforever

A new conservation program in western Kansas has sweeping, positive implications for farmers, upland habitat, water quality, and carbon sequestration! In partnership with the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, the "Sorghum for BIRDS" initiative is a joint effort with Pheasants Forever to engage growers by analyzing sub-field profitability and identifying opportunities to increase per-acre returns by enrolling low-yielding, revenue-negative areas into conservation programs that make sense for the farmer. Read further to learn more and help us spread the word to producers: https://bit.ly/3pF1Ury #sorghum #habitat #conservation

Could this be the most comfortable, branded shirt that is purchased for a pheasant fanatic this winter season?! We think so. Join the "Longtail Hunt Club" today and support upland conservation efforts by making your purchase in the Pheasants Forever Store, powered by Scheels! Purchase here, sizes S-3XL available : https://bit.ly/3dCXxru

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 146: Taking Care of Game Birds from Prairie to Plate Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Jonathon Tremblay from Walton's Inc to talk about caring for game bird meat from the moment it leaves your bird dog’s mouth, to the time it hits your plate as a delicious meal! Tremblay also discusses Walton’s deep connections to hunting and conservation as a company, and how the pandemic changed the way Americans approach meat: https://bit.ly/3GuZ0g7 #uplandbirdhunting #wildgame #CalloftheUplands #wildgamecooking

ICYMI: The uplands called in 2021, and Pheasants Forever — chapters, volunteers, members, employees, donors, sponsors and partners — answered. In the past twelve months, Pheasants Forever: ✔ Permanently protected 6,373 acres ✔ Helped create 379,646 acres of access ✔ Created, restored or improved 457,808 acres of upland ✔ Advocated for important programs in Washington D.C. ✔ Hosted 650 participants for #womenonthewing events ✔ Launched the monumental #CalloftheUplands national campaign And so much more! Read further to discover how PF - AND YOU - answered the call in 2021: https://bit.ly/3rLhaWS

As Christmas approaches, Pheasants Forever has the season's top hunting gear picks to make even Santa Claus jealous! The Browning Lightweight Shirt is a favorite item of Pheasants Forever staff, providing a super comfortable, rugged, and quality hunting shirt for early-season adventures. Find it now in the Pheasants Forever Store, powered by Scheels: https://bit.ly/3EAOeEe

In this final blog series installment of "Bird Dog in the City," author Douglas Spale and young Labrador, Kohtopu, travel back to the city of Chicago where cherished memories and the beginning of bird dog ownership all took place: https://bit.ly/3lHROoV #CalloftheUplands #uplandbirdhunting #conservation

We want to hear from you: what type of conflicts or bad ethics have you witnessed in the field? Pheasants Forever's PR Specialist, Casey Sill, takes a deep dive into the topic with interviews from a conservation officer and suggestions from an avid public lands user who specializes in conflict resolution: https://bit.ly/3dkmU13 #uplandbirdhunting #whatgetsyououtdoors #publicland

Ringnecks are obviously our favorite bird, but bobwhite quail are a close second! What a FANTASTIC 📷 by Judene Gardner to grace the cover of the upcoming Quail Forever Journal, winter issue.

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 145: Rooster Road Trip XII – Recapping the Trip with Social Media Q&A Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF’s Andrew Vavra, Logan Hinners, and Aaron Black-Schmidt for a lively discussion answering questions submitted by the organization’s social media followers about this year’s Rooster Road Trip! The crew tackle questions about bird dogs, public lands etiquette, hunting forecasts, upland gear, and road tripping soundtracks: https://bit.ly/3oipz1R Thanks to our Rooster Road Trip 2021 sponsors: Apple Ford Lincoln Apple Valley, Browning, Thorogood Shoes, SoundGear, Ruff Land Kennels, Federal Premium, Garmin Fish & Hunt, and South Dakota Tourism!