SEWE - The South's Upland Showcase Each February, Charleston, South Carolina, becomes the beating heart of Southern sporting culture. In 2026, Quail Forever will once again take part in this celebration of conservation and hunting heritage with an expanded presence in the Quail Classic area at Brittlebank Park presented by onX Hunt, the show's hub for upland enthusiasts. Visitors will find QF staff and volunteers ready to talk habitat management, dog training, and volunteer opportunities. Visitors can join or renew their QF membership on-site, pick up exclusive SEWE gear, buy Polaris Off Road Ranger prize pack raffle tickets that support Quail Forever in South Carolina, and connect directly with local QF chapters that are working hard for quail in the Southeast. Visit the link below to learn more about the event and register for your chance to win the Polaris Ranger prize pack. https://bit.ly/4qhlpE6 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

🚨Calling all Nebraskans! 🚨 Nebraska's Legislative Bill 1072 proposes transferring $40 million out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET). NOW is the time to speak up, before the Appropriations Committee votes on LB1072 this week! NET funding supports landowners, contractors, and rural communities—when routed through a nonprofit like PF & QF, 93% of the funding goes directly back into on-the-ground work. Historically, NET dollars have helped PF & QF deliver 8,800+ projects, 500,000+ acres of habitat, 58,000 acres of public access, prescribed fire training, and local jobs, while leveraging $4–$6 in additional funds for every $1 invested. The funding is crucial to the economic impact of nearly $4 Billion dollars annually to Nebraska through outdoor recreation. Nebraska is a top-5 state for pheasant and quail hunting. Conservation funding fuels the work that goes into creating and improving the habitat our favorite upland birds need. Without NET, habitat conservation in Nebraska is at risk. Thank you for taking the time to use your voice! If you live in Nebraska, follow the link below to send a message to your state senator and request the transfer be eliminated from LB1072. https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/154366/

🚨Calling all Nebraskans! 🚨 Nebraska's Legislative Bill 1072 proposes transferring $40 million out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET). NOW is the time to speak up, before the Appropriations Committee votes on LB1072 this week! NET funding supports landowners, contractors, and rural communities—when routed through a nonprofit like PF & QF, 93% of the funding goes directly back into on-the-ground work. Historically, NET dollars have helped PF & QF deliver 8,800+ projects, 500,000+ acres of habitat, 58,000 acres of public access, prescribed fire training, and local jobs, while leveraging $4–$6 in additional funds for every $1 invested. The funding is crucial to the economic impact of nearly $4 Billion dollars annually to Nebraska through outdoor recreation. Nebraska is a top-5 state for pheasant and quail hunting. Conservation funding fuels the work that goes into creating and improving the habitat our favorite upland birds need. Without NET, habitat conservation in Nebraska is at risk. Thank you for taking the time to use your voice! If you live in Nebraska, follow the link below to send a message to your state senator and request the transfer be eliminated from LB1072. https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/154366/

Sporting Dog Shorts Fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs - A Hunter's Guide to Senior Sporting Dog Health If you’ve hunted behind the same dog season after season, you know the bond only gets richer with time. That dog you trained, trusted, and walked countless miles with? Still eager. Still sharp. Still your partner in the uplands. Around age 7, that bird dog quietly earns “senior” status, even if you’d never guess it watching them charge into the field, eyes bright and tail thumping at the sound of the gun. The truth is, subtle changes start happening under all that grit and drive. The good news? With a few smart adjustments, your seasoned hunting partner can stay comfortable, confident, and in the field for years to come. Petvetruthann explains everything you need to now about keeping your senior bird dog sharp here: https://bit.ly/3Z5grPy

Sporting Dog Shorts Fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs - A Hunter's Guide to Senior Sporting Dog Health If you’ve hunted behind the same dog season after season, you know the bond only gets richer with time. That dog you trained, trusted, and walked countless miles with? Still eager. Still sharp. Still your partner in the uplands. Around age 7, that bird dog quietly earns “senior” status, even if you’d never guess it watching them charge into the field, eyes bright and tail thumping at the sound of the gun. The truth is, subtle changes start happening under all that grit and drive. The good news? With a few smart adjustments, your seasoned hunting partner can stay comfortable, confident, and in the field for years to come. Petvetruthann explains everything you need to now about keeping your senior bird dog sharp here: https://bit.ly/45A9dXB

Road Trip, Ep. 4 - Photos From the Field We want to sincerely thank you for coming along with us on this public land bird hunting adventure. It’s been an incredible journey. Click the link below to check out the full photo gallery from episode 4 along with all the gear used on the trip. https://bit.ly/3LNCg32 📸 Ryan Sparks Thanks to our incredible sponsors: Ruff Land Performance Kennels, Browning, Orvis, Garmin Fish & Hunt, SoundGear, Federal Premium, Irish Setter Boots, Pro Plan Sporting Dogs, and YETI.

PHEASANT FACT FRIDAY - Death from starvation after a blizzard is more likely than during a blizzard, but still rare if birds have protective cover. Pheasants can survive up to two weeks, even if all food sources are covered by deep snow or ice. Without any available food, a January rooster can survive 19 days, and hens 16 days. These survival days will of course decrease with colder temperatures. Pheasants die when they reach 60 percent of their normal body weight. A 2.4 lbs hen will die at around 1.4 Ibs. Even if the snow clears from the food supplies after one week, the hen's deteriorated body condition may bring quick death if another blizzard comes too soon. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

Quail Fact Friday - In the Midwest, January's harsh) conditions push predators like hawks, owls, bobcats, and other predators to hunt harder. Dense, brushy cover helps quail evade predation, underscoring why quality winter habitat is essential for quail survival Dense shrubby cover such as plum thickets, sumac, or dogwood provide critical thermal and predator protection, blocking wind and allowing quail to feed without the threat of being , eaten. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

Rooster Road Trip Finishes with Hot Quail Action Kansas has a reputation in upland circles, and for good reason. Wide-open spaces, rolling grasslands, and the promise of bobwhite coveys and cackling roosters tucked into classic bird country. On this year’s Rooster Road Trip, that promise got tested repeatedly. This year’s Rooster Road Trip didn’t go as planned, but it delivered exactly what it was supposed to: perspective. Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4q2ewGt “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs

Quail Country Weather - What to expect in the SE, SW, & PNW The SE is expected to get hit again with another system containing wintery precipitation. A different story unfolds in the PNW and SW as the weather remains fairly mild and temperatures are expected to warm along with some sunshine. Quail Country Weather is presented by Southwind Plantation #quailforever #thehabitatorganization