It’s Build a Wildlife Area Week—a time when conservationists like you come together to create lasting habitat and open public lands for everyone to enjoy. With your donation of $33 or more you will receive a limited-edition Quail Forever Nalgene bottle—a reminder of the wildlife and landscapes you’ve helped conserve. Every $1 you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $400,000, and leveraged more than 10:1 through partnerships — making your impact go even further. Click the link in our bio and become a Public Land Creator today. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! Scaled quail are track stars. These desert-dwellers would rather sprint than take to the air. In September, as coveys form and the days remain hot and dry, you’ll often see them dashing across ranch roads or vanishing into creosote thickets. This running habit is no accident – it’s an adaptation to open, arid country where speed, stamina, and not exposing yourself to aerial predators means survival. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Field & Feather Auction – NOW LIVE! This is your shot at the ultimate Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever prize package! Here’s how it works… Bid or buy now on any of the limited-edition Field & Feather T-shirts for your chance to win the pre-selected T-shirt that includes the grand prize that’s packed with all the gear you need for this season. Don’t sleep on this, there are only 500 shirts available so check out the grand prize and place your bids today! Tap the link in our bio for all of the details. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

The places we go for a handful of feathers. Although we all know it is about so much more than that. What adventures do you have planned this fall? 📸: blackschmidt #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

For nearly four decades, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been one of America’s most successful conservation tools. It has restored millions of acres of wildlife habitat, improved soil health and water quality, and strengthened rural economies across the country. CRP is also a critical part of the farm safety net, giving farmers and ranchers the flexibility to manage risk, generate reliable on-farm income, and protect their most sensitive acres. But with CRP authority set to expire at the end of September, Congress must act now to strengthen and modernize the program. Lawmakers need to hear from people like you who care about farming, wildlife, and rural America. 📣 Tap the link in our bio and make your voice heard today! #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

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