Quail Forever is leading the way to restore upland habitat and protect the future of wildlife and our traditions. And now, we invite you to take your commitment even deeper by becoming a Quail Forever Life Member. As a special thank-you, new Life Members will receive an exclusive Quail Forever Life Member YETI GoBox 30 Gear Case, a symbol of your dedication to conservation. Make the commitment today: https://quailforever.org/join #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

This episode of On the Wing Podcast transports listeners deep into the Alaskan backcountry as host Bob St. Pierre sits down with upland hunter Hunter Kamm, who just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime ptarmigan hunting trip. From the Kenai Peninsula to the Alaska Range, Hunter recounts the journey to check three species (willow, rock, and white-tailed ptarmigan) off his list in pursuit of the Upland Bird Slam. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4hK81FT “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan #quailforever #thehabitatorganization #onthewingpodcast

Alabama's New Shooting Sports Scholarship Fund A new partnership between the Alabama Wildlife Federation and the Thomas & Cindy Harris Foundation is helping young people across Alabama experience the state's rich outdoor heritage — and Quail Forever is proud to be part of the effort. The Thomas & Cindy Harris Foundation Shooting Sports Scholarship Fund removes barriers for youth who want to learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible shooting. Through the program, Alabama youth gain free access to some of the state's premier shooting sports facilities — including Selwood Farm, Orvis Shooting Grounds at Pursell Farms, and Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club, among others. Read more here: https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Opening-the-Door-to-the-Outdoors.aspx #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

QUAIL RIGS In pockets of quail country — Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Georgia — the quail rig is more than just a mode of transportation. It's a mobile headquarters, a dusty workhorse, a bird dog's kingdom on wheels. Quail rigs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are decked-out pickups with climate-controlled kennels and custom built-in water tanks. Others are chopped-up sedans with plywood dog boxes, held together with a prayer. Click the link for the full photo essay. You might even get some inspiration for your next "quail rig" build. https://bit.ly/47O8bII Photos from "Texas Quail Rigs" by A. Lokey Additional images by Bird Buggy and our very own Ryan Sparks #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Heart pounding. Breath held. The world goes still — then the covey rise, wings explode from the brush, the double barrel barks. This is quail season. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization