Too often, the hunting and outdoor community is labeled as a “low-propensity” voting segment, also known as eligible voters who have a history of infrequent participation in elections. And we get it – the prairies, woods, and wetlands are calling to us during the entirety of the fall election season. But our traditions are sacred; we must do more than just embrace the values, we must be engaged as citizens to protect them, and the first step is becoming an informed citizen and casting a vote! Click the 🔗 link below for timely advice from Suzanne Anglewicz, PF & QF’s manager of government affairs, on crafting a voting plan while not missing out on some of the best days of the year to be afield. https://bit.ly/4dpK0jr

The Upland Newsroom, where we cover all things upland, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. Here’s the latest from this past month. Topics discussed: - Our Pheasant Hunting Forecast with all the info you need to plan your pheasant hunts this fall. - Our Quail Hunting Forecast being released Wednesday Oct 2nd. - Build a Wildlife Area Week and a thank you to all who donated. - Recent collaborations with Duck Camp, Duluth Trading Company, and Grain Belt Premium quailforever.org Duck Camp, Duluth Trading Company, Grain Belt Beer

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! To celebrate this day we want to encourage everyone to introduce someone new to hunting this season by becoming a mentor and taking the Hunter Mentor Pledge (Link Below). Below is a testimonial about the power of mentorship by PF and QF's very own Membership Services Coordinator Scott Moehlmann. “I am an adult-onset upland hunter and would have gotten into the sport much earlier had I known someone who would be willing to take me under their wing and show me the ropes. Furthermore, when I finally did take the plunge, get my dog, and start to try to figure it all out, I struggled mightily. I spent 2 seasons trying to learn the ins and outs out on my own with very little success. Once I met a mentor who showed me the where and the how of upland hunting, I started to have some success and became obsessed. Being able to do the same for others is incredibly rewarding. I try to introduce people to hunting every year and always enjoy the experience." https://www.pheasantsforever.org/mentorpledge

Today is the last chance to donate and have your contribution leveraged 20x, helping preserve critical habitat and create publicly accessible land, as well as receive a Public Land Creator Ceramic Mug! Link below. quailforever.org/bawa

Highlight a recently established Build a Wildlife Area during Build a Wildlife Area Week, this summer Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources dedicated a 172.57-acre addition to the state-owned Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area. The newest tract will be restored to oak savanna habitat and will provide quality habitat for bobwhite quail and other wildlife species. Last thing, today is the last day to donate to the Build a Wildlife Area Program and still get your contribution leveraged 20x! Donate today and let your dollar stretch and receive your Public Land Creator Ceramic Mug. Link below! quailforever.org/bawa

Quail Fact Friday!💡 As we celebrate Build a Wildlife Area Week (BAWA), let’s talk about the incredible impact of habitat conservation and what it means for our favorite upland birds. Did you know Quail Forever has helped conserve over 229,000 acres of land through our BAWA program? That’s a huge win for habitat, and has big implications for quail. Here’s how it works: In high-quality habitat, the home range of a bobwhite quail covey is about 40 acres. While not all BAWA land occurs in quail country, that many acres has the potential to support over 5,500 coveys of quail! It shows that with proper conservation efforts, we can create landscapes that support thousands of thriving coveys! Join us in continuing to protect and expand quail habitat! #quailforever #quail #bobwhitequail #quailfactfriday