Let's see a show of hands from all the setter folks out there! If you run a setter we want to know your favorite thing about the breed. 📸: sam.wells_ #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! Research across the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains and Southern Cascades has found a surprising relationship between severe fire and mountain quail occupancy. Studies show mountain quail numbers peak within 10 years after a major fire. This boom is likely tied to the regeneration of shrubs that quail rely on for food and cover. But fire isn’t the only factor. Regional population dynamics, influenced heavily by weather, also shape quail occupancy. To better understand these patterns, scientists are turning to large-scale acoustic monitoring programs that track the connections between quail, forest structure, fire severity, and time since a fire has occurred. The lesson? As wildfire dynamics shift, some species will lose and others will win – and for mountain quail, high-severity fire can open the door to better habitat. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Transforming a Golf Course Into Habitat Wesselman Woods is a nature preserve in Evansville, Indiana, home to the largest tract of old-growth habitat in any U.S. city. Its habitat that has remained intact for more than 400 years and provides refuge for a variety of iconic American species. Now, thanks to the QF Indiana conservation delivery team and local Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever chapters, members will help establish early successional habitat on a newly purchased section of the property. The 23-acre section recently acquired by Wesselman Woods was formerly a par-3 golf course. It will soon be converted to early successional habitat. Southwest Indiana Quail Forever Chapter 3172 is contributing volunteer hours and the use of its seed drill to plant the acreage with native pollinator species. To read the full story and learn how you can get involved with your local QF chapter visit the link in our bio. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Will Primos, Truth, and Giving Back // Outdoor legend champions conservation with Purdey Shotgun Set donation In 2012, when Will sold his company, he ordered the first of a remarkable five-gun set from the world-renowned gunmakers at James Purdey & Sons. The first gun was to be a 16-gauge, in homage to his father's beloved 16-gauge A.H. Fox, a shotgun Will owns to this day. "It became clearer and clearer," Will says, "that giving back to conservation was the purpose of getting that set of remarkable shotguns." Will is donating the Primos Purdey Shotgun Collection to be auctioned, with proceeds to be split among five of the nation's leading conservation organizations: Quail Forever and pheasants_forever, official_nwtf, ducksunlimitedinc, rmef_official and congressionalsportsmen. Rock Island Auction Company will offer the Will Primos Purdey Collection as the centerpiece of their Premier Firearms Auction on December 5-7, 2025, at their Texas facility, the finest brick-and-mortar auction venue in the world. The collection has been valued at just shy of $1 million. Read the full story at the link in our bio. #quailforever #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! September begins the “fall shuffle.” While it sounds like a hit dance move, for bobwhite quail it means the dispersal and mixing of summer broods. Quail populations are generally at their highest this time of year, with abundant resources and successful brood rearing. Birds from several different broods combine to form the coveys we will pursue behind our favorite bird dog in the coming months. Coveys have an average of 12 birds that will stick together throughout the winter. Listen closely in the morning and you might hear a covey call as quail prepare for the season ahead. Quail Fact Friday is sponsored by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

The best time of the year is here. Get all of your essential gear for fall at the QF store today! Shop now at the link in our bio. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

How Accurate a Wingshooter are you, really? This week's episode of On the Wing Podcast features University of Georgia’s Dr. James Martin of martingamelab and talltimbersresearch biologists Amanda Cramer and Justin Rectenwald for a conversation recapping the group’s three-year study focused on assessing crippling loss from bobwhite quail hunters. Listen now at the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts! “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by proplansportingdogs #quailforever #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Gamebird Gourmet // Pulled Quail Sandwiches Football season is here and that means tailgates and gameday crowds. If you're looking for a crowd pleasing recipe to feed everyone with your quail or other gamebird than you need to try pulled quail! It is simple, delicious and can be customized to fit anyone's tastes! Hit the link in our bio for the full recipe and accompanying video. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization