The countdown ends now! It’s opening weekend for quail and pheasants in Nebraska and Iowa! Forecasts are calling for sunny skies and mild temps to kick off pheasant and quail seasons. Whether you’re chasing roosters in CRP or coveys along a hedgerow, conditions are looking good for getting in the field. Tag us in your opening weekend photos – we can’t wait to see those first birds of the year! #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

In this short and sweet episode of On the Wing podcast, host Bob St. Pierre sits down with PF & QF’s Hunting Heritage Program Manager Ashley Chance to explore how target shooting creates the next generation of hunters and conservationists. Through six fast facts, they unpack why a few broken clays can lead to deeper engagement in the outdoors—from building shooting confidence to supporting wildlife habitat funding through the Pittman-Robertson Act. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/42PP7Hw “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Building Better Soil with Producer Ray McCormick In Knox County, Indiana, Ray McCormick is using his decades of experience alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS) and other partners to lead the way for soil health, wildlife-friendly practices, and his farm’s bottom line. This work is central to NRCS’ Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) initiative, which provides financial and technical assistance to private landowners to implement fundamental conservation practices on working lands. Visit the link to read more: https://bit.ly/49dTOyu #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

So close now you can feel it. Give those dogs a pat on the head and let them know it's almost time to cut it loose. 📸 : Ryan Sparks & Aaron Black-Schmidt #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Join us for our annual Virtual Career & College Fair on December 4th! This one-day event provides a gateway to explore current and potential career opportunities with resource professionals from organizations and agencies from across the country. Registration is FREE and open now! Students interested in seeking a degree in conservation, natural resources, biology, ecology or related fields can ask important questions to university representatives to get them started on the path of finding a career in conservation space. Regardless of your position in the journey, the Virtual Career & College Fair provides connections that will be vital to achieving your goals. To learn more and register for this event, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/471IFOF #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization