Quail Fact Friday - Valley quail, also known as California quail, are the most widespread quail species in the West. Famous for their forward-curving topknot plume, valley quail live in coveys that rely on brushy cover, open feeding areas, and reliable water sources. Their iconic topknot isn't just for looks, it signals dominance and alertness within a covey. When they sense a threat, their plume often stands upright, signaling the rest of the covey to be alert. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

Introducing Habitat University! Habitat University (HU) is a new educational initiative from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever that features free, self-paced, how-to courses online. The goal of HU is simple: provide practical training that helps develop more and better-equipped habitat managers, putting quality upland habitat on the ground. These courses are designed for anyone looking to implement or improve habitat projects, with a focus on clear, skills-based instruction you can apply right away. Explore Habitat University and see all the available courses here: https://bit.ly/4dcANi7

Learn what it really takes to guide upland hunts across the ruffed grouse woods and through the desert quail country. Behind the Instagram photos of bird dogs on point is a far grittier reality. Brian Vander Maazen of Amaazen Outdoors pulls back the curtain on life as a full-time bird hunting guide, from the aspen covers of Wisconsin to the desert edges of scaled quail country. This conversation gets into the daily grind of guiding upland hunters, reading habitat, training gun dogs, and building a lifestyle around wild birds. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4t9wf0F “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs

The Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program provides tools, training and financial assistance for chapters to engage youth, families and local communities in establishing local pollinator habitat projects. The objective of this program is to educate youth and communities on the importance of habitat for all wildlife. By helping plant quality pollinator habitat projects, they learn firsthand the habitat needs of pheasants, quail, bees and butterflies, and a host of other upland wildlife. The native seed for this project is a mixture of wildflowers and native grasses specifically curated by the PF/QF's Habitat Store. The PF/QF Habitat Store provides state-specific mixes designed by professional wildlife biologists that meet and exceed local, state and federal standards, provide quality habitat for wildlife and do so at affordable prices. Wanting to get involved in the Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program? Connect with your local PF or QF chapter this spring to get started. Visit the PF/QF Habitat Store here: https://www.pfhabitatstore.com/

"The Desert Triumvirate" Series - Three Quail Species, One Vast and Ancient Landscape Three quail, three kingdoms of the desert Southwest. From cactus studded washes to windswept mesas to oak-dappled slopes, Gambel’s, Scaled, and Mearns quail embody resilience, beauty, and wild spirit. Each story celebrates a distinct desert quail species, the hunters who seek them, and the magnificent country that brings them together. Read "Desert Pinstripes and Feathered Gifts" by Keith Crowley now at the link in below. Stay tuned for part two next week! https://bit.ly/4uHNFDn Illustrations by Kate Hall