Today marks 40 years since President Reagan signed the 1985 Farm Bill into law, which was the start of the Conservation Reserve Program we know and love today! What started as a way to help farmers prevent topsoil erosion has become an excellent tool for generating wildlife habitat, protecting water resources, and helping farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom line. A lot has been accomplished in the last four decades that is worth celebrating, but there is work to be done. With the third year of a Farm Bill extension, funding for CRP remains at risk. Celebrate CRP’s birthday by telling your legislators how important this program is to farmers, conservationists, and hunters. To read more about CRP’s history and its impact on agriculture and conservation, click the link. https://bit.ly/4qnbwVU Happy 40th birthday CRP!

Today marks 40 years since President Reagan signed the 1985 Farm Bill into law, which was the start of the Conservation Reserve Program we know and love today! What started as a way to help farmers prevent topsoil erosion has become an excellent tool for generating wildlife habitat, protecting water resources, and helping farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom line. A lot has been accomplished in the last four decades that is worth celebrating, but there is work to be done. With the third year of a Farm Bill extension, funding for CRP remains at risk. Celebrate CRP’s birthday by telling your legislators how important this program is to farmers, conservationists, and hunters. To read more about CRP’s history and its impact on agriculture and conservation, click the link. https://bit.ly/4jtvTi1 Happy 40th birthday CRP!

Habitat work doesn't stop just because there is snow on the ground. Seed stratification is a natural process that native seeds need to germinate and winter is the perfect time to put more quality habitat on the landscape. Thanks to all the PF chapter volunteers and our friends Xcel Energy Minnesota for making this project happen! #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Forever is proud to partner with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to manage the land for wildlife habitat. At the heart of the on-base work are Julie Robbins, MCLB Albany Natural and Cultural Resource Manager, and Scott Dismuke, MCLB Albany Biological Science Technician/Natural Resource Specialist. Together, the two oversee about 1,600 acres of land on the 3,300-acre base, balancing ecological restoration, aesthetics, and hunting opportunities. Through an intergovernmental agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided the base with $50,000 to fund habitat improvements and contracted QF to deliver the work. “We have a small staff, so having Quail Forever on the ground with us is huge,” Robbins said. “They’ve helped us meet our burn goals and take on big projects we’d otherwise have to put off.” Visit the link below learn more about this partnership and the work being done on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. https://bit.ly/4aXlE32 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday - Gambel’s quail put their feet to good use. They often climb shrubs and low trees to reach berries. Interestingly, their shorter back toe never touches the ground while walking or running. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

PHEASANT FACT FRIDAY — Time is precious in winter – shorter days mean less time to eat. A three-hour difference in available sun means pheasants need to consume 20 percent more food in 25 percent less time. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

Shotgun Showcase - CZ-USA All Terrain 1012 G2 The CZ All Terrain 1012 G2 takes CZ’s proven inertia-driven platform and makes it even better—now with a tuned inertia system for more shell versatility, reversible safety, and magazine tube extension capability. Designed for real-world use, it features oversized controls, extended choke tubes, sling mounts, and a rugged olive-drab Cerakote finish made to handle hard days in the field. Smooth swinging, reliable with target loads, and consistently turning heads with “That doesn’t look like a $700 semi-auto!” reactions. If you want a dependable, do-it-all semiauto that moves effortlessly from clays to the hunt, the 1012 G2 punches well above its price point. Watch the full review here: https://bit.ly/4oZCQbC The Shotgun Showcase is presented by Guns.com & SoundGear

Small Bird, Big Picture - Hunting Snipe and Finding Habitat Small Bird, Big Picture isn’t just about chasing snipe, it’s about how quality habitat makes it all possible. From restoring wetlands and shallow water habitats in Missouri to helping private landowners bring water, cover, and food back to the landscape, Quail Forever’s habitat work creates havens for shorebirds and upland game alike. This story originally appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of Quail Forever Journal. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4oZJleg Story by: Gilbert Randolph 📸 by : Chris Ingram