Celebrating the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Anniversary in the Uplands If you’re an upland hunter, it’s easy to see the value of NAWCA in the marshes mixed in with prairie. Throughout the Midwest this winter, plenty of roosters will be flushed out of thickly packed and snowy cattail sloughs. And in the spring throughout the Southeast, wetlands will help generate bountiful insect populations – the necessary fuel for newly hatched quail chicks. At least in part, credit for access to the outdoors and resources for wildlife to thrive is due to funding from NAWCA. All conservationists have treasured the past 36 years of this program, and PF & QF can’t wait to see what the next 36 will bring. To read more about NAWCA’s history and impact, follow the link: https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Celebrating-the-North-American-Wetlands-Conservation-Act-Anniversary-in-the-Uplands.aspx

Celebrating the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Anniversary in the Uplands If you’re an upland hunter, it’s easy to see the value of NAWCA in the marshes mixed in with prairie. Throughout the Midwest this winter, plenty of roosters will be flushed out of thickly packed and snowy cattail sloughs. And in the spring throughout the Southeast, wetlands will help generate bountiful insect populations – the necessary fuel for newly hatched quail chicks. At least in part, credit for access to the outdoors and resources for wildlife to thrive is due to funding from NAWCA. All conservationists have treasured the past 36 years of this program, and PF & QF can’t wait to see what the next 36 will bring. To read more about NAWCA’s history and impact, follow the link:

Pheasant Fact Friday During the first weeks of December, hens are continuing the weight gain they started last September. At this time, the average hen has increased from a low of 1.9 lbs to 2.4 lbs. Imagine yourself increasing your body weight 27 percent in just two months. Although easy for some of us — most would find it difficult to do. Most of the hen's gain is in fat rather than muscle. Her breast fat tripled by mid November and will have increased six fold by mid December. Fat is the most convenient and efficient storage form of energy, as it contains at least twice the caloric value of either carbohydrates or protein, and takes less energy to metabolize than muscle. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

Quail Fact Friday During cold months, the unique roosting behavior of bobwhite quail becomes even more important. Coveys will roost from sunset to sunrise by forming a tight ring; tails to the center and eyes outward. The group now has 360 degree predator surveillance as well as shared body heat. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

The bird dogs who roam the uplands by our side deserve wild country that will endure for them, too. Elite Member Week celebrates that special connection and a generous $100,000 match from an anonymous donor doubles the impact of every new Dog Life Membership this week. Add "Bird Dog Life Member" to the list of your pup's accomplishments today. This elite dog membership will help protect and create habitat that both you and your dog can enjoy. Sign up a Dog Life Member Today at the link below and receive an exclusive QF YETI Boomer™ 8 Dog Bowl! https://bit.ly/3MuJCZo

The bird dogs who roam the uplands by our side deserve wild country that will endure for them, too. Elite Member Week celebrates that special connection and a generous $100,000 match from an anonymous donor doubles the impact of every new Dog Life Membership this week. All Dog Life Member contributions will support our wildlife habitat conservation mission, because "good bird habitat is good bird dog habitat." Please consider honoring your bird dogs, both past and present, because each membership leaves an impact that lasts forever: creating more habitat and serving as a beautiful tribute to our hardest working companions. Sign up a Dog Life Member today at the link below and receive an exclusive PF YETI Boomer™ 8 Dog Bowl. https://pheasantsforever.org/doglife

Pheasants Forever Elite Member Stories I care deeply about the outdoors, healthy pollinators and monarchs, and protecting the clean water we all rely on. After volunteering with our local chapter, my husband and I have seen what Pheasants Forever can accomplish. Becoming Elite Members helps protect these precious resources and moves this important work forward.” -Amanda Walljasper-Tate, PF Patron Member This week, we are thrilled to share that your Elite Member impact is multiplied thanks to a $100,000 match from an anonymous donor that doubles the effect of every new Elite Membership. Help ensure the future of the uplands by becoming an Elite Member today: https://bit.ly/4oAKDfD #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

In this holiday feasting edition of On the Wing podcast, we dig into an upland-inspired meal built for cold evenings after long days in the field. Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks returns to the podcast and guides hunting cooks through his red wine and mushroom quail recipe, an approachable plate that blends Italian-style game cooking with ingredients any bird hunter can pull straight from the freezer. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4oR2CyK “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan

Quail Forever Life Member Stories “After a lifetime spent hunting, conserving habitat, and watching the uplands change, I became an Elite Member so future generations can know the thrill of a wild covey rising or a pheasant cackling at dawn. The uplands are resilient but fragile, and worth every effort we make to protect them.” -John Gavitt, QF Life Member This week, we are thrilled to share that your Elite Member impact is multiplied thanks to a $100,000 match from an anonymous donor that doubles the effect of every new Elite Membership. Help ensure the future of the uplands by becoming a Life Member today at quailforever.org/life. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization