Nobles County volunteers achieve incredible milestone with 50th public land project! The same Minnesota county where the Pheasants Forever public lands journey began almost 40 years ago is now home to its 50th successful acquisition project. These dedicated supporters have created nearly 4,000 acres of public access! Volunteers and supporters gathered recently to celebrate the dedication of Pheasant Run 50, a 42-acre addition to the Ransom Ridge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) complex. The parcel expands on the existing 413-acre public area and is about eight miles southwest of Worthington in Nobles County. Most of the property was formerly in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Pheasant Run One, also in Nobles County, was the first Pheasants Forever public lands project in the nation. It was dedicated in 1986. Nobles County Pheasants Forever has been responsible for acquiring 3,752 of the approximately 5,400 acres of land open to public hunting in the county in less than 40 years. Read the full story about this incredible milestone here: https://bit.ly/4591YpA #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

On this week's episode of “On the Wing Podcast” host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra and Praedictix meteorologist Todd Nelson. The conversation covers the intersection between weather, upland habitat, pheasants, and quail. Vavra kicks off the discussion with an overview of his experiences with bird dogs, including the recent adoption of a started German wirehaired pointer named Merle. The episode also reviews the three-year process undertaken by PF & QF to update the organization’s brand identity and logos. Listen to this episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/3TIW4Fm “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #pheasantsforever #onthewingpodcast

On this week's episode of “On the Wing Podcast” host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra and Praedictix meteorologist Todd Nelson. The conversation covers the intersection between weather, upland habitat, pheasants, and quail. Vavra kicks off the discussion with an overview of his experiences with bird dogs, including the recent adoption of a started German wirehaired pointer named Merle. The episode also reviews the three-year process undertaken by PF & QF to update the organization’s brand identity and logos. Listen to this episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/4kNgic3 “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #quailforever #onthewingpodcast

What is your why? At QF our mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy. For us, this and the moments that our mission helps to provide is our whole point. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Looking to get your hands on some of the new QF logo merch and stickers? This is your chance with our Forever Forward Raffle! Choose your entry level to guarantee a QF sticker pack, hat or both, plus you will be entered to win this incredible prize package that features gear from over 12 brands, a QF Life Membership and a 2 day, 2 person Oklahoma quail hunt. Click the link to see all the great gear up for grabs! https://bit.ly/3TXc7z9 *Three (3) winners will be drawn at random and awarded in the order drawn: First Place, Second Place and Third Place. The First-Place winner will receive the Grand Prize Package. The Second-Place winner will receive their choice of the QF or PF Package. The Third-Place winner will receive the QF or PF Package that was not chosen.

What is your why? At PF our mission is to conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy. For us, this and the moments that our mission helps to provide is our whole point. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Looking to get your hands on some of the new PF logo merch and stickers? This is your chance with our Forever Forward Raffle! Choose your entry level to guarantee a PF sticker pack, hat or both, plus you will be entered to win this incredible prize package that features gear from over 12 brands, a PF Life Membership and a 2 day, 2 person South Dakota pheasant hunt. Click the link to see all the great gear up for grabs! https://bit.ly/3TXc7z9 *Three (3) winners will be drawn at random and awarded in the order drawn: First Place, Second Place and Third Place. The First-Place winner will receive the Grand Prize Package. The Second-Place winner will receive their choice of the PF or QF Package. The Third-Place winner will receive the PF or QF Package that was not chosen. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasants Forever and Partners Dedicate 1,300-Acre Carp Swamp WMA Addition Officials, supporters and area residents recently gathered to dedicate the Paschke Family Tract addition to the Carp Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 1,300-acre property was purchased by Pheasants Forever (PF) through the Build a Wildlife Area® program and was recently conveyed to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources “In terms of total acres this is one of the larger projects we’ve ever done,” said Sabin Adams, PF’s Minnesota state coordinator. “It’s an amazing property that will support important species and provide recreation opportunities for the public, fitting squarely within our mission of public lands acquisition.” “It's truly amazing what can be accomplished when people are committed and dedicated to a cause. Take that commitment and add in some strong partnerships, and we have the Paschke Tract. This was really a great day,” said Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society President, Mike Chalich. Pheasants Forever will be working with the DNR to restore 27 acres of existing cropland to a diverse mix of grasses and forbs on the north unit this summer. During the winter, plans are to remove 622 acres of brush over both the north and south units of the acquisition. Some of the cut brush will be used to fill approximately 2,000 feet of ditching. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Want your property to hold both bobwhite quail and wild turkeys? Louisiana State Coordinator Jackson Martini shares lessons from a landowner who uses prescribed fire, pollinator habitat, and smart conservation programs to manage for multiple species. “I never tried to optimize for one species,” Jim says. “I just do the work that benefits everything.” Read how diverse habitat management pays off for quail, turkeys, and beyond at the link below! https://bit.ly/44HEgPJ #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

NEW TV EPISODE: Scott Fransen joins a passionate young hunter and his bird dog in Big Sky country in search of Hungarian Partridge. All of our episodes are now airing on Outdoor Channel. The Flush airs Mondays @ 2:30 PM, Tuesdays @ 12:30 PM, Thursdays @ 8:30 AM, Saturdays @ 12:30 PM, Sundays @ 6:30 AM (all times Eastern) Presented by: | Federal Premium | Travel North Dakota | onX Hunt | Benelli USA | NutriSource Pet Foods | Ruff Land Performance Kennels | Walton's Inc | Garmin | Sportsman's Guide | Kicks Industries, Inc. | Big Timber Fasteners | Chief Upland | DEWALT | Wells Lamont | Southwire | Superior Pump | Pheasants Forever |

Pheasant Fact Friday! It’s common during the summer to see a hen with two broods. But if you see this, know they are not both hers. The physical toll nesting and rearing takes on hens makes it physically impossible to hatch a second brood. However, they will readily adopt broods. If you see a hen with two broods, they’re typically three to four weeks apart in age, which is another clue that she has taken some orphaned chicks under her wing. Even if the hen hatches her first brood and immediately started another nest, four weeks is not enough time to hatch again. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! July is brooding season for bobwhite quail across the Midwest. Adult quail brood by covering their chicks with their body and wings, creating an umbrella to keep chicks warm, dry, shaded, and hidden from predators. During the first few weeks of life, this is done throughout the night to help with temperature regulation. It is also used to shelter chicks from precipitation, wind, direct sunlight, and predators. Adults also use soft calls to keep their chicks close while foraging, ready to gather them at the first hint of danger. With less than half of chicks surviving to winter, July is a critical month for broods to have quality habitat for shelter and food. Quality habitat creates more quail. #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Great news for hunters in Pennsylvania! On Wednesday/Today, House Bill 1431 was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro which fully repeals the longstanding prohibition on Sunday hunting across the state. This will provide more opportunities to build memories, harvest wild game, and participate in the conservation system that hunters support and help fund – particularly for those whose busy weekday schedules limits hunting to the weekends. On behalf of our Government Affairs team, thank you to our members and supporters for helping to advocate for this change! Read the story by Swanny Evans, PF & QF Director of Government Affairs at the link below. https://bit.ly/3TwUmH2 #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization