Kansas Study Aims to Guide Quail Management in the Sunflower State A study in Kansas is examining what factors have allowed bobwhite quail to thrive on Kansas’ agricultural landscapes. The study was initiated by Jeff Prendergast, Upland Gamebird Program Coordinator with @thekdwp and Dr. James Martin with @martingamelab. We visited one of the study sites with Mayson Metcalf, a Working Lands for Wildlife Bobwhite/Grassland Birds Outcomes Assessment Tech for Quail Forever, to witness the work firsthand. The quail are live trapped and fitted with radio collars. Metcalf then conducts surveys where he uses a receiver and antenna to locate collared quail and make notes about what areas of the property they are most frequently using. It is also noted the type of cover type they are using, such as shrubs and grass cover. The radio collaring is accompanied by point county surveys. These surveys involve visiting the sites to listen for and record the number of bobwhite whistles during peak times of vocalization. Dr. James Martin of the University of Georgia says, “When creating bobwhite habitat, there’s a need to consider production agriculture. This becomes infinitely more complex when a large portion of the landscape is needed to produce food or forage. This project aims to figure out the thresholds of habitat needed, how that habitat is distributed, and how the intensity of agriculture mediates the relationships between habitat and bobwhite.” Visit the link in our bio to learn more about what Quail Forever is doing for bobwhites in Kansas. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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Our public lands are under attack. A looming proposal in the U.S. Senate could open the door to selling off lands that belong to all Americans. Read “Our Land: The Soul of America” to understand what’s at stake – and then take action. Click the link below to contact your two U.S. senators. It’s the most important thing you’ll do today. Take Action: https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/126909/ Read the article: https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Our-Land-The-Soul-of-America.aspx #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization
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Our public lands are under attack. A looming proposal in the U.S. Senate could open the door to selling off lands that belong to all Americans. Read “Our Land: The Soul of America” to understand what’s at stake – and then take action. Click the link below to contact your two U.S. senators. It’s the most important thing you’ll do today. Take Action: https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/126909/ Read the article: https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Our-Land-The-Soul-of-America.aspx #quailforever #thehabitatorganization #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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NEW ON THE WING PODCAST // “Ballad of the Bird Dog” Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about bird dogs with musician, hunter, and Pheasants Forever member Reese Glover Music. After the unexpected death of St.Pierre’s German shorthaired pointer, “Esky,” he wrote the blog, “The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top.” Upon reading that blog, Glover sent St.Pierre his song, “Ballad of the Bird Dog,” which tells the story of a bird dog’s final hunt at eleven years old. This episode brings laughter, tears, and a lifetime of memories. Listen to this special episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/43qfFzD #pheasantsforever #onthewingpodcast
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NEW ON THE WING PODCAST // “Ballad of the Bird Dog” Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about bird dogs with musician, hunter, and Pheasants Forever member Reese Glover Music. After the unexpected death of St.Pierre’s German shorthaired pointer, “Esky,” he wrote the blog, “The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top.” Upon reading that blog, Glover sent St.Pierre his song, “Ballad of the Bird Dog,” which tells the story of a bird dog’s final hunt at eleven years old. This episode brings laughter, tears, and a lifetime of memories. Listen to this special episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4jui9lr #quailforever #onthewingpodcast
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Last Call: Quail Forever Outdoor Edge Pocket Knife Join Quail Forever today and get a special member gift. The QF Outdoor Edge 2.5 Razor Pocket Knife. This custom knife features a lockback design, replaceable blades, and a stainless-steel pocket clip to meet the demands of your daily adventures! Become a Quail Forever member today at the link in our bio! #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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Last Call: Quail Forever Outdoor Edge Pocket Knife Join Quail Forever today and get a special member gift. The QF Outdoor Edge 2.5 Razor Pocket Knife. This custom knife features a lockback design, replaceable blades, and a stainless-steel pocket clip to meet the demands of your daily adventures! Become a Quail Forever member today at the link below! https://www.quailforever.org/spring #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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Last Call: Pheasants Forever Outdoor Edge Pocket Knife Join Pheasants Forever today and get a special member gift. The PF Outdoor Edge 2.5 Razor Pocket Knife. This custom knife features a lockback design, replaceable blades, and a stainless-steel pocket clip to meet the demands of your daily adventures! Become a Pheasants Forever member today at the link below! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/spring #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization
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Pheasants Forever Acquisitions Add 268 Acres of Upland Habitat to Minnesota Public Lands Three recent strategic acquisitions by Pheasants Forever in Minnesota have expanded on existing public land complexes. The parcels have been conveyed as either Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) or Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs). In addition to Pheasants Forever chapters, partners and members contributing through the Build a Wildlife Area® program, major funding for the projects was acquired through Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund, administered by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Visit the link below to read the full story and learn more about the Build a Wildlife Area® program. https://bit.ly/4kP0aas #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization
Enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Help Bolster Quail Populations Implementing high diversity native cover benefits quail by providing nesting cover, winter cover and brood rearing cover. "The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our country's most successful programs to address the need for wildlife habitat on private lands. The program has a positive influence on quail in many ways by addressing habitat needs that directly influence their populations.” - Laura Newberg, CRP training program coordinator for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever For the full story and help enrolling in CRP visit the link in our bio. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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Enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Help Bolster Quail Populations Implementing high diversity native cover benefits quail by providing nesting cover, winter cover and brood rearing cover. "The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our country's most successful programs to address the need for wildlife habitat on private lands. The program has a positive influence on quail in many ways by addressing habitat needs that directly influence their populations.” - Laura Newberg, CRP training program coordinator for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever For the full story and help enrolling in CRP visit the link below. https://bit.ly/455va19 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
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To all the chapters, volunteers and supporters who made Hands-On Habitat Month a success THANK YOU! Over one hundred events involving thousands of participants across 19 states were held with one goal in mind – making a difference for conservation. Just because Hands-On Habitat Month is over doesn't mean the work has to be. It is always a good time to get together with friends and hunting buddies to improve the habitat around you. Hands-On Habitat month is supported by onX Hunt #pheasantsforever #handsonhabitat #thehabitatorganization
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To all the chapters, volunteers and supporters who made Hands-On Habitat Month a success THANK YOU! Over one hundred events involving thousands of participants across 19 states were held with one goal in mind – making a difference for conservation. Just because Hands-On Habitat Month is over doesn't mean the work has to be. It is always a good time to get together with friends and hunting buddies to improve the habitat around you. Hands-On Habitat month is supported by onX Hunt #quailforever #handsonhabitat #thehabitatorganization
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Pheasant Fact Friday! For the hen and the chicks, the best possible situations is a successful first nest. Re-nesting costs energy – the hen must again increase ovary size, produce one egg a day, fill a nest and incubate it. This is energy she should use to raise chicks, grow new feathers and build body fat. When winter arrives, re-nesting hens have less body fat than first-nest hens, making it harder for them to survive cold conditions. Chicks from a re-nest also have less time to grow and go into the winter smaller and not as fat. #pheasantsforever #pheasantfactfriday #thehabitatorganization
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Quail Fact Friday! When it comes to nesting, bobwhite quail don’t follow a calendar – they follow the sun. As days get longer, increasing daylight (aka photoperiod) triggers the breeding and nesting season. Studies have demonstrated that increasing daylight hours can stimulate egg production in captive settings. However, in wild populations, environmental conditions also play a significant role in determining the timing and success of nesting. Habitat, temperature, rainfall, and food availability all determine when hens will lay – and how successful their nests will be. #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization
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Quail Fact Friday! When it comes to nesting, bobwhite quail don’t follow a calendar – they follow the sun. As days get longer, increasing daylight (aka photoperiod) triggers the breeding and nesting season. Studies have demonstrated that increasing daylight hours can stimulate egg production in captive settings. However, in wild populations, environmental conditions also play a significant role in determining the timing and success of nesting. Habitat, temperature, rainfall, and food availability all determine when hens will lay – and how successful their nests will be. #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization
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