So close now you can feel it. Give those dogs a pat on the head and let them know it's almost time to cut it loose. 📸 : 1.ryan.sparks.1 & blackschmidt #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday Gambel’s quail eat enough green foods not only for nutrition but also for the moisture they need. This seasonal adaptability helps them thrive in some of the harshest desert environments where freestanding water might not be available. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Quail hunters across the country are gearing up for what could be one of the most promising upland seasons in years. In this episode of On the Wing, we break down the 2025 state-by-state quail hunting forecast, covering major quail states like Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, and the Southwest. From weather impacts and habitat restoration to population trends and hunting pressure, this is your go-to field guide for planning a successful season. Listen now at the link in our bio. “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by proplansportingdogs #quailforever #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

This Old Gun // "A Gift Beyond Words" "There comes a time in your life when you're so moved by someone's generosity it leaves you feeling guilty. You feel ashamed for not being able to come up with the right words to properly show the gratitude deserved. But then again, sometimes the space found between the words "thank you" represent much more than the words themselves." - ajvavra Click the link in our bio to read about the legacy left behind by this old gun. This story originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Quail Forever Journal. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday October’s falling leaves and drying grasses give bobwhite quail a seasonal advantage. Their mottled brown-and-tan plumage blends perfectly with dried grasses, seed heads, and leaf litter, making them harder for predators to spot. Good cover can mean the difference between survival and exposure in autumn’s open landscapes. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

October Weather Report: Looking Ahead at the Quail Season to Come Hunters across quail country will be greeted by a warm, dry start to the fall. NOAA’s seasonal long range outlook for October – December shows above average temperatures across much of the U.S., with drier-than-normal conditions forecast for the Southern Plains and portions of the lower Midwest. For hunters and dogs, that means milder mornings and more dust than mud. Keep reading/swiping for a deeper look. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

This Old Gun // "First Gun, Forever Gun" by treyj1920 "Like most kids growing up in rural America, I was exposed to hunting at a young age and began receiving guns as Christmas gifts as soon as I was mature enough to handle them safely. Among my first firearms was a New England Firearms Pardner Model single-shot .410 — the perfect tool for a young boy to shoot doves over his favorite cattle pond. Eventually, I grew out of my .410 and was promoted to a 20-gauge pump so I could “shoot doves like the adults.” The little single-shot sat in our family safe for over a decade, patiently waiting for the day that my children were old enough to inherit their first shotgun. While planning my third backcountry white-tailed ptarmigan trip, I had a thought: this hunt would likely entail dozens of miles on foot and very little shooting. Rather than lugging my over-under through the alpine, I realized my old .410 could ride in my hunting vest in one piece. That trip marked the gun's maiden voyage in my adult life, claiming a ptarmigan and a few dusky grouse along the way. Nowadays, my single-shot .410 gets more time in the field than any other gun I own." Read the full story now at the link in our bio and stay tuned over the coming weeks as we share more "This Old Gun" stories. This story originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Quail Forever Journal. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! Missing the iconic sound of “bob-white?” Bobwhite quail don’t go silent; they have just changed their song. Listen carefully at dawn for the distinctive whistle of “koi-lee”, their covey call. You can hear these calls mid-October through early December. Whistling typically starts 25 minutes before sunrise and may last from 30 seconds to a few minutes. The calls allow coveys to communicate their presence to each other. To hear the morning roll call, start listening 45 minutes before sunrise on low wind mornings and see how many coveys you can identify. You might just learn where to start your hunt. Quail Fact Friday is sponsored by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization