Sporting Dog Shorts Fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs - A Place for Place Boards Place boards aren’t just platforms, they’re game changers in bird dog training! Learn how this simple tool builds steadiness, clarity, and confidence from the start. Jordan Horak of Juggernaut Gundogs and Cato Outdoors breaks it all down for us at the link below. https://bit.ly/46tJnF7

Quail Country Weather - What to Expect for the Final Days of the Season To those fortunate enough to still be after the birds, we hope you make the most of these final days. Tell your dogs you love them, thank them for their efforts this year, and start the countdown to next season. Quail Country Weather is presented by Southwind Plantation #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Shotgun Showcase - Webley & Scott 920BC Marketed as the best value you'll find on a field gun combo in 20- and 28-gauge, the Webley & Scott 920BC is light and agile — perfectly equipped for upland birds. An attractive shotgun, the wood to metal transitions are smooth. The checkering is nice with delicate winging within the design on the stock and schnabel forearm. The receiver is glossy black, nicely matching the barrels. Watch the full break down here: https://youtu.be/ONhhiZVC5vQ The Shotgun Showcase is presented by Guns.com & SoundGear

The 100th pheasant season in Iowa delivered the kind of optimism hunters haven’t felt in two decades. Roadside counts climbed. Rooster harvest was projected to be the strongest in 20 years. Northern bobwhite numbers in the southern tier surged, with quail harvest potentially doubling from recent seasons. Even Hungarian partridge populations showed signs of growth. But strong bird numbers don’t happen by accident. From winter survival and brood habitat to hunting pressure and predator dynamics, the takeaway is simple: habitat is the lever that matters most. Period. Listen now at the link or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4aCdLQb “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs Special thanks to Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Shotgun Showcase - Webley & Scott 920BC Marketed as the best value you'll find on a field gun combo in 20- and 28-gauge, the Webley & Scott 920BC is light and agile — perfectly equipped for upland birds. An attractive shotgun, the wood to metal transitions are smooth. The checkering is nice with delicate winging within the design on the stock and schnabel forearm. The receiver is glossy black, nicely matching the barrels. Watch the full break down here: https://youtu.be/ONhhiZVC5vQ The Shotgun Showcase is presented by Guns.com & SoundGear

We are still toe tapping from the incredible show put on by The Turnpike Troubadours and Dave Simonett at the Concert for Conservation last week. A big thank you to all of our partners for making this show possible, and to all of those that came out to party with us. Who should headline the Concert for Conservation next year? 👀

We are still toe tapping from the incredible show put on by The Turnpike Troubadours and Dave Simonett at the Concert for Conservation last week. A big thank you to all of our partners for making this show possible, and to all of those that came out to party with us. Who should headline the Concert for Conservation next year? 👀

We are still toe tapping from the incredible show put on by @turnpiketroubadours and @davesimonett at the Concert for Conservation last week. A big thank you to all of our partners for making this show possible, and to everyone that came out to party with us. Who should headline the Concert for Conservation next year? 🤔

National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is for the dog lovers. Whether you’ve got a flusher, a pointer or a frenchie, there’s something here to see! For anyone in the market for dog accessories, here’s a quick look at a few of the top items we saw on the show floor. Ruff Land Performance Kennels Locks More hunting dogs ride in a RuffLand kennel than any other brand, and the South Dakota-based company has been a staple on the show floor of Pheasant Fest for years. SportDOG Brand Yardtrainer 100 If you’re in the market for a new e-collar, the SportDOG booth should be your first stop. Their Yardtrainer 100 model is the perfect fit for young dogs and DIY trainers. Garmin Fish & Hunt Alpha Series Dog Collars For keeping track of rangy dogs, or just having piece of mind in low visibility landscapes, GPS collars are a must. Garmin is at the top of the pile in this category, and their Alpha Series has long been a go-to for bird hunters. Purina Pro Plan AdvantEDGE Senior Support Plus Purina Pro Plan AdvantEDGE Senior Support Plus is built specifically for those seasoned bird dogs who’ve given us everything in the field and deserve smart, targeted nutrition in return. If you’ve got a senior dog at home, you can’t go wrong with Purina. Dakota 283 Kennels Dash Dog Watering System With a 3.5 gallon capacity and a nifty plug system to prevent spills in transit, this dog watering system is a great way to have more water in arms reach during any hunt, trip or training session.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, concluded today at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A crowd of 28,852 supporters flocked to the annual gathering. The event celebrated the habitat, access, advocacy and education initiatives fueling North America’s leading upland habitat conservation group. “The upland community - including all of our members, partners and supporters - always shows up for the nation’s largest gathering of bird hunters, dog owners, and habitat conservationists to celebrate habitat, public lands and the wildlife we hold dear,” said Marilyn Vetter, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s president and CEO. “We sincerely can’t thank the upland community enough.” Next year, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to Omaha, Nebraska! This will be the organization’s fifth trip to Omaha, and the first since 2022. Please join us next year, as chapters, members, exhibitors, speakers and attendees celebrate the accomplishments and mission of The Habitat Organization on March 5-7, 2027, at the CHI Health Center.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, concluded today at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A crowd of 28,852 supporters flocked to the annual gathering. The event celebrated the habitat, access, advocacy and education initiatives fueling North America’s leading upland habitat conservation group. “The upland community - including all of our members, partners and supporters - always shows up for the nation’s largest gathering of bird hunters, dog owners, and habitat conservationists to celebrate habitat, public lands and the wildlife we hold dear,” said Marilyn Vetter, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s president and CEO. “We sincerely can’t thank the upland community enough.” Next year, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to Omaha, Nebraska! This will be the organization’s fifth trip to Omaha, and the first since 2022. Please join us next year, as chapters, members, exhibitors, speakers and attendees celebrate the accomplishments and mission of The Habitat Organization on March 5-7, 2027, at the CHI Health Center.