On The Wing Podcast Ep. 296: What the Proposed 'Threatened' Status Means for Monarch Butterflies and Upland Birds, is live. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3P4I2vg Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Chief Conservation Officer Ron Leathers for a conversation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Sergio Pierluissi and AnnMarie Krmppotich about the Service’s announcement last week proposing the monarch butterfly be listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. The group talks about what this proposed listing means, what it doesn’t mean, and what role PF & QF can play in creating habitat for monarch butterflies and upland birds. Episode Highlights: - The group discusses public land and private land opportunities to improve grasslands habitat for monarchs, as well as for pheasants, quail, and prairie grouse. - Learn more about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s announcement about the status of monarch butterflies at https://bit.ly/4iJN7XC The On The Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2025, presented by Federal Ammunition, is in Kansas City, Missouri March 7-9 and promises to be an event you won't want to miss! The nation’s largest upland tradeshow and convention has something for everyone including hunters, landowners, and bird dog enthusiasts. Coming attractions for 2025 include a Concert for Conservation, Public Lands Pavilion, Path to the Uplands Stage, Habitat Stage, Bird Dog Stage, and more than 400 unique vendors featuring outfitters, gear, food, and so much more! BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) passes are available now at the link below! Get yours today! We can't wait to see you there! https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/ae48d15b-2fb6-47f5-9daf-6b66d75aea68

Quail Forever is proud to announce the launch of the Piedmont Forest Landowner Assistance Program (PFLAP), an initiative supported by a $1.75 million award from the U.S. Forest Service! This funding will enable QF and its partners to enhance forest resilience in South Carolina’s Piedmont region while also improving 4,500 acres of habitat for northern bobwhite quail in cooperation with forest landowners. Landowners participating in the program will receive personalized guidance and cost-share support for implementing these practices, with underserved groups such as beginning forest landowners, veterans, and individuals in high-poverty areas eligible for up to 100% cost-share reimbursement. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fnvA4D

Get your holiday shopping done at the QF Store! SAVE 20% on Artisans lifestyle apparel until December 19th. Link below! https://bit.ly/3DlVx7d

READ: "Mid-Season Reflections" by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's President and CEO, Marilyn Vetter. Link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Mid-Season-Reflections.aspx "I have the midseason blues. Winter has set in and the nicest days for Midwest upland hunting are behind me. The days ahead will be filled with short walks in gnarly cover, cattails snapping me in the face with their notorious fuzz sticking to absolutely everything. I must remind myself that December and January pheasant hunts are productive ways to fill the freezer with far fewer hunters to compete with on publicly accessible land. It's a bit ironic that I’m lamenting the beginning of winter after experiencing some of the hottest days I’ve spent in the field. Our ten days in Montana were crazy hot but CRAZY GOOD! There’s nothing like approaching your dog on point and not knowing what species of bird will erupt. On very lucky days, you get a mixed bag right in front of your eyes. And for this neophyte sage grouse hunter, the powerful lift off of North America’s largest grouse, was awe inspiring. Luckily, I got my bearings and connected with my first sage hen, a first for my bird dogs too... ...Thankfully, my season is just past the half-way mark. Desert quail are calling me...But until then, roosters will hold my fascination with a trip home to North Dakota for the holidays. There are some benefits to being raised in North Dakota. One of them is the ability to tolerate nasty weather! Bundle up and get out there. The uplands are calling and your bird dogs are ready!"

As a Quail Forever Life Member, you are a proven champion for the uplands. You know what is at stake and the importance of our work. And you know what will happen if we don’t fight for quality habitat, abundant wildlife, public access opportunities and for the next generation. None of the work we do would have been possible without your generous support. Thank you! The truth of the matter is that we have more work to do. We need more acres of grassland, more birds in the air, and more hunters in the field. During our annual Elite Member Week, we are rallying our passionate members, supporters, and partners—individuals like yourself—to band together for conservation. We are well on our way to achieving our goal of raising over $500,000 this week! We cannot stop now, and we need your help to do it! Today, we are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to join as a Quail Forever .And for a limited time, when you join today, you will receive an exclusive Quail Forever YETI Tundra 45 cooler as a token of our appreciation for your enduring support. Link Below! https://quailforever.org/SpecialPages/Special-Memberships/Life-Membership-en.aspx