Wild bobwhite quail, public lands, and bird dogs collide in Kansas as our 16th installment of Rooster Road Trip takes flight. You’ll hear how the Rooster Road Trip ethos focused on hunting public land for five days with whatever conditions Mother Nature delivers has stayed consistent over the years, even as habitat challenges evolve. The group breaks down current habitat and public land conditions in Kansas, with a focus on the importance of shrubs, bare ground, and prescribed fire for bobwhite quail. There’s practical insight here for anyone planning a DIY upland hunt, especially bird hunters looking to extend their season when northern states are locked in winter snow. Listen now: https://bit.ly/45x88zA “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Wild bobwhite quail, public lands, and bird dogs collide in Kansas as our 16th installment of Rooster Road Trip takes flight. You’ll hear how the Rooster Road Trip ethos focused on hunting public land for five days with whatever conditions Mother Nature delivers has stayed consistent over the years, even as habitat challenges evolve. The group breaks down current habitat and public land conditions in Kansas, with a focus on the importance of shrubs, bare ground, and prescribed fire for bobwhite quail. There’s practical insight here for anyone planning a DIY upland hunt, especially bird hunters looking to extend their season when northern states are locked in winter snow. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4suGld5 “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Rooster Road Trip XVI Ep. 1: Coveys of Quail Championing the necessity of increased wildlife habitat, the advancement of conservation policies and programs, the expansion of public access, and the need of a larger, more informed upland community is at the heart of every Rooster Road Trip. The ethos of this year's trip is no different, but it did take a late season twist as we worked our way north through Kansas in search of publicly accessible coveys of quail – watch episode one now at the link below to see how it all played out! https://youtu.be/RoVi66NbgQg The Rooster Road Trip is made possible by: Ruff Land Performance Kennels Browning, Orvis, Garmin Fish & Hunt, SoundGear, Federal Premium, Irish Setter Boots, Pro Plan Sporting Dogs, and YETI.

Rooster Road Trip XVI Ep. 1: Coveys of Quail Championing the necessity of increased wildlife habitat, the advancement of conservation policies and programs, the expansion of public access, and the need of a larger, more informed upland community is at the heart of every Rooster Road Trip. The ethos of this year's trip is no different, but it did take a late season twist as we worked our way north through Kansas in search of publicly accessible coveys of quail – watch episode one now at the link below to see how it all played out! https://youtu.be/RoVi66NbgQg The Rooster Road Trip is made possible by: Ruff Land Performance Kennels, Browning, Orvis, Garmin Fish & Hunt, SoundGear, Federal Premium, Irish Setter Boots, Pro Plan Sporting Dogs, and YETI.

Want to start the new year off by making a difference on the ground for the upland birds and wildlife you love? Join or renew with Pheasants Forever and for a limited time you'll receive this special gift from our friends at Browning. Join or renew here: https://bit.ly/3Jxbjzw #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

New area, unfamiliar bird. I knew to start at water for desert quail, and managed to pick one up. But it became clear, water wasn’t the only thing the scalies were seeking. So on the tailgate, I opened a crop. A pile of fuzzy leafed sprouts and a nut? That’s what it had to be. It sure looked like a nut, cracked in half like a nut. Almost like the heart of an acorn. But there wasn’t a tree of any size out here, just some low shrubs and cactus. Onward we traveled. At the next water tub, we walked without luck. We dropped back into the road and headed for the truck. And there along the road they were, scrubby little knee high oak bushes, branches weighted down by acorns. Acorns that when cracked open, produced the nut I found in the crop. Distracted by the oaks, I had forgotten about the puppy I had on the ground. The sound of a covey full of wing beats brought me back, I dropped the handful of nuts and headed off into the desert. Words and Photos by Katie Willis - Life Member, Wildhair Afficionado & Gypsy (for real).

Episode one of the Rooster Road Trip XVI "Coveys of Quail" drops tomorrow at 4PM CST. Stay tuned tomorrow for a teaser and the link to watch the full video. If you live for the sound of a covey rise, you won't want to miss this one! #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

The Rooster Road Trip Raffle Is Here! Sunrises on the prairie. Good bird dogs. Gear that works as hard as you do. The Rooster Road Trip Raffle celebrates everything we love about upland hunting. Every product in the raffle is built for chasing roosters and coveys across the uplands. Purchase your entry tickets at the link below and support our mission of upland habitat conservation and public access! And get ready to follow along with this year’s exciting, gritty, and real Rooster Road Trip across Kansas’s publicly accessible upland landscapes beginning this Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm CST. Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/4qXOWn9 The raffle includes gear from: Irish Setter Boots Federal Premium YETI Orvis Browning onX Hunt Ruff Land Performance Kennels Garmin Fish & Hunt Purina Pro Plan SoundGear #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

The Rooster Road Trip Raffle Is Here! Sunrises on the prairie. Good bird dogs. Gear that works as hard as you do. The Rooster Road Trip Raffle celebrates everything we love about upland hunting. Every product in the raffle is built for chasing roosters and coveys across the uplands. Purchase your entry tickets at the link below and support our mission of upland habitat conservation and public access! And get ready to follow along with this year’s exciting, gritty, and real Rooster Road Trip across Kansas’s publicly accessible upland landscapes beginning this Wednesday, January 7th at 4pm CST. Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/4qXOWn9 The raffle includes gear from: Irish Setter Boots Federal Premium YETI Orvis Browning onX Hunt Ruff Land Performance Kennels Garmin Fish & Hunt Purina Pro Plan SoundGear #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization