Back by popular demand, our Youth Village, proudly sponsored by Sportsman's Guide, is sure to be a feature you don't want to miss at Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. Youth Village is the perfect place to spark a child's curiosity about nature and conservation. The special show floor area offers an array of exciting, hands-on activities designed to connect families to the world of conservation and the uplands. Visit the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4qTQHls

The final day to enter the Concert for Conservation Contest is upon us! Submit your entry now at the link below. https://bit.ly/4bDQBtB In addition to TWO Pit Passes for the big show ($1,000 value), one lucky winner will also take home: - An autographed The Turnpike Troubadours Concert Poster - One-year onX Hunt Elite Membership ($100 value) - 6 Bags of Pro Plan Sport from Pro Plan Sporting Dogs ($500 value) - Dakota Adventure Supply Tote Bag from Travel South Dakota ($159) - YETI Go Box Package – 1 ($65), 15 ($125), 30 ($250), 60 ($300)

Meet our Volunteers of the Year finalists! Every year, thousands of Quail Forever volunteers across the county put their heart and soul into our work and our mission. Among all of these incredible supporters, we nominate three volunteers who’ve gone above and beyond for habitat conservation, public access, advocacy, outreach and more. Across the uplands, these members epitomize “The Habitat Organization,” and have made incredible impacts on their local community — furthering the Quail Forever mission and ensuring wildlife habitat continues to thrive for generations. We’ll announce the winner of our 2025 Volunteer of the Year award at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic on February 21. Congratulations to each of our finalists, and to all of our amazing members, supporters and volunteers across the nation!

When roosters vanish and quail cooperate; the road trip still teaches hard-earned upland lessons. Sixteen years into Rooster Road Trip, Kansas delivered a reminder every upland hunter eventually learns. You can do your homework, study maps, trust your instincts, and still come up empty on roosters. This recap pulls back the curtain on our late-season bird hunt where plans shifted, expectations were reset, and bobwhite coveys became the story worth telling. The conversation digs into the realities of public land bird hunting, from e-scouting WIHA parcels to boots-on-the-ground habitat evaluation that only happens after miles walked behind bird dogs. The crew reflects on adapting when pheasants refused to cooperate, what it means to “think like a covey,” and why flexibility often separates productive days from long ones in the uplands. Listen to this episode now by clicking the link or find it wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4kcFkCy “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs

Do you have some upland ink? We want to see it. We’re collecting photos of upland tattoos for an upcoming story in Quail Forever Journal. Send high-res photos along with your name, where you live, what inspired your tattoo, and any other interesting details to Quail Forever Journal editor, Ryan Sparks, at rsparks@quailforever.org

The annual Bird Dog Parade will once again kick-off the 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic on Friday, February 20th at 11:00 am! The Bird Dog Parade is filling up fast and you can register to represent your dogs breed now at the link below. https://bit.ly/4t9c2sR Breeds still needed: -American Cocker Spaniel -American Water Spaniel -Airdale Terrier -Blue Picardy Spaniel -Bracco Italiano -Braque du Bourbonnais -Chesapeake Bay Retriever -Deutsch Wachtelhund -Gordon Setter -Irish Setter -Vizsla

SEWE - The South's Upland Showcase Each February, Charleston, South Carolina, becomes the beating heart of Southern sporting culture. In 2026, Quail Forever will once again take part in this celebration of conservation and hunting heritage with an expanded presence in the Quail Classic area at Brittlebank Park presented by onX Hunt, the show's hub for upland enthusiasts. Visitors will find QF staff and volunteers ready to talk habitat management, dog training, and volunteer opportunities. Visitors can join or renew their QF membership on-site, pick up exclusive SEWE gear, buy Polaris Off Road Ranger prize pack raffle tickets that support Quail Forever in South Carolina, and connect directly with local QF chapters that are working hard for quail in the Southeast. Visit the link below to learn more about the event and register for your chance to win the Polaris Ranger prize pack. https://bit.ly/4qhlpE6 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization