Quail Fact Friday - Mountain quail populations have declined across parts of the western Great Basin, especially in southeastern Washington, western Idaho, and eastern Oregon. But there's good news. Mountain quail are strong candidates for translocation thanks to their productivity and large clutch sizes. From 2001-2017, a collaborative effort between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Oregon State University Game Bird Program restored birds to suitable habitat. Translocated birds were carefully banded, weighed, aged, and fitted with radio transmitters - allowing researchers to track survival, movement, and habitat use. It's an example of how science-based management benefits native quail species. Quail Fact Friday is presented by @irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday
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Welcome to “The Puppy Issue” of Quail Forever Journal. Yes, it’s about puppies, but also about what they represent. New partnerships. New opportunities. New beginnings. In many ways, puppies are like upland habitat – there are lessons in steadiness and trust, in knowing when to guide, and when to get out of the way. Puppies teach us to value curiosity over control, joy over expectation, and to enjoy the process. Join us in our habitat mission and become a Quail Forever member by March 10, at the link below to get the issue delivered to your mailbox. https://quailforever.org/join ~ Ryan Sparks, Quail Forever Journal Editor Cover photo by Chris Mathan Sporting Dog and Outdoor Images
Welcome to “The Puppy Issue” of Quail Forever Journal. Yes, it’s about puppies, but also about what they represent. New partnerships. New opportunities. New beginnings. In many ways, puppies are like upland habitat – there are lessons in steadiness and trust, in knowing when to guide, and when to get out of the way. Puppies teach us to value curiosity over control, joy over expectation, and to enjoy the process. Join us in our habitat mission and become a Quail Forever member by March 10, at the link in our bio to get the issue delivered to your mailbox. ~ @1.ryan.sparks.1, Quail Forever Journal Editor Cover photo by @chrismathan_sportingdogs

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Launch Volunteer 'Upland Caucus' to Advance Policy Priorities Representatives from 26 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters gathered at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to mark the launch of the Upland Caucus, an exciting new volunteer grassroots effort to advocate for the organization’s policy priorities in Washington, DC and state capitals across the country. Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, delivered remarks on the importance of conservation programs to upland hunters and rural communities. Read the full story here: https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-Launch-Volunteer-Upland-Caucus-to-Advance-Policy-Priorities.aspx
A 13-year-old bird dog trainer is funding public access one cookie at a time. At National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, most conversations revolve around bird dogs, habitat, and the next great upland hunt. This one goes further. Brooke Bartels, a young dog handler deeply involved in NAVHDA International, is turning homemade cookies into real dollars for wildlife habitat and public hunting access. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/46JnSjM “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs
When Jim and Janice Kelly purchased their 200-acre property near Sylacauga, Alabama, they weren’t necessarily looking to build a showcase wildlife area. They just wanted a place they could care for and manage with intention. Today, after nearly two decades of consistent management, the Kellys’ property looks and functions very differently. Cost-share support from USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Working Lands for Wildlife, along with technical assistance from Quail Forever, helped accelerate their stewardship by easing financial burdens and aligning their goals with wildlife habitat. Now, their property booms with native understory, a longleaf pine restoration, and the return of bobwhite quail. Click the link in our bio to read the full story and to learn more about WLFW.
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The new South Carolina Sandhills Prescribed Fire Cooperative (PFC) recently completed its first burn near Kershaw, marking a milestone for landowners and conservation partners in South Carolina working to restore fire to the landscape. The launch of this new cooperative marks the state’s third PFC, and was a collaborative effort between the The South Carolina Forestry Commission, Quail Forever, Clemson Extension, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Lee County Soil & Water Conservation District, Tall Timbers, a Research Station & Land Conservancy, The Longleaf Alliance and NRCS. PFCs are a critical tool for getting more fire on the ground and improving habitat for species like bobwhite. With a limited number of private burn contractors available, PFCs empower landowners to work together by sharing equipment, labor, and expertise to safely and efficiently apply fire on their properties. For more information about the South Carolina Sandhills Prescribed Fire Cooperative or how to become involved, contact South Carolina prescribed burn program coordinator, Ryan Bean, at his email rbean@clemson.edu. 📸 : Rachel Holt, QF communications specialist
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