Policy Update: Another Farm Bill Extension and What It Means for Conservation 2025 has been a busy year in Washington, D.C. From a transition to a new presidential administration, to a wide-ranging reconciliation package, to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, there has been a lot of news coming out of our nation’s capital. But for the third year in a row, one notable and very important piece of legislation was missing: a full, five-year farm bill. After one-year extensions in both 2023 and 2024, the 2018 Farm Bill expired at the end of September and was, once again, extended for one more year as part of the continuing resolution passed by Congress in November. So, what does this mean for the programs we care about, and where do we go from here? Click the link below to read more and find out how you can help fight for a stronger CRP. https://bit.ly/4ixu7vA

A fall feast of pheasant, apples, and Passalacqua Winery's white wine created for hunters who love wild game. In this holiday edition of On the Wing podcast, Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks breaks down his pretzel-crusted pheasant cutlets with apple cream sauce, a cold-weather dish that blends upland hunting traditions with rich autumn flavors. If you’re looking for a new way to showcase fresh pheasant after a long day in the field, this is the recipe to add to your hunter’s table. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3KvUqph “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan

If heaven has a harder edge, it probably looks a lot like desert quail country. Our Winter Issue explores that place – not just the desert itself, but the people drawn to it. The hunters, ranchers, dog handlers, and dreamers who come to the American Southwest looking for something that can’t be bought. Join Quail Forever by Dec. 4 at the link below to receive this issue and step into the intersection of grit and grace – where the pursuit of a small bird becomes something larger – something that connects us to the land, to our dogs, to each other, and to the idea that wildness is worth keeping. Join Now: https://quailforever.org/join Cover art by Angelica Wisenbarger #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Join us for the Virtual Career and College Fair, December 4th from 10am - 2PM CST. This event provides a gateway for students interested in seeking a degree in conservation, natural resources, biology, ecology or related fields to explore current and potential career opportunities with resource professionals from organizations and agencies across the country. Visit the link to register today! https://bit.ly/4i7IuXe

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity fuels conservation efforts. Your support directly advances our work in habitat improvement, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. Support QF here: https://quailforever.org/yearend25 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization #givingtuesday

Shop the Cyber Monday sale to save big on essential gear in the QF Store. Lifestyle apparel, hunting gear, select dog supplies, and more are all on sale. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3M9HXYV