Living for the time afield, the bird dogs, and the flush. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

First fall in the field. First points. First birds. Across quail country, young dogs are learning what they were born to do. 📸: Quail Forever Journal Editor 1.ryan.sparks.1 and his young pointer, Winnie, on her first quail. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasant Fact Friday While pheasants are finding the winter cover they require, the outdoor temperatures have fallen below the bird's thermoneutral zone. They can no longer simply ruffle their feathers to stay warm....they have to start eating more food. Birds consume 33% more food in November than they did in October. This increased intake is used to both stay warm and produce body fat. These fat reserves will prove beneficial when the first blizzard arrives. Pheasant Fact Friday is presented by @irishsetterboots #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday

Quail Fact Friday Mountain quail love to talk. Their calls share information about danger, social bonding, and mating. Common sounds include a “wit” or “wheet” whistle from males during courtship, a nasal “chi-ka-go” or “tuck-too” for conflict, and sharp “crear-crear” or “pit-pit” notes as contact or alarm calls. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

Carp, Lark, and the crew are back with another Pheasant Minute as they head out into the first snowfall of the year to chase Iowa roosters. The saying goes “when it snows you gotta go” as we often dream of fresh fluffy flakes and tight holding birds. But as you can see, sometimes reality isn’t quite as romantic. Rumor has it Carp still can’t feel his fingers. Carp’s Pheasant Minute is probably brought to you by @onxhunt. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

At work, but your mind’s out in the field hunting. The weekend countdown is on. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Trying to find the perfect gift for that one person who’s impossible to shop for? It’s like chasing scaled quail all over the country and they just won't flush. It's frustrating but part of the game every year. Simplify your holiday shopping at the QF store today and grab everything that hard to shop for bird hunter in your life needs. Start shopping at the 🔗 in our bio. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

This episode of On the Wing Podcast follows three Pheasants Forever volunteers, Kenny Reed, Colton Nefzger, and Justin Nie, as they return from an epic upland hunting road trip across South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. From prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse to the elusive white-tailed ptarmigan found high in alpine ridges, these “Flatlanders” share the challenges, lessons, and triumphs that come with chasing new birds in wild country. Listen now at the link in our bio! “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by @proplan #pheasantsforever #quailforever #onthewingpodcast