Our public lands are under attack. A looming proposal in the U.S. Senate could open the door to selling off lands that belong to all Americans. Read “Our Land: The Soul of America” to understand what’s at stake – and then take action. Click the link below to contact your two U.S. senators. It’s the most important thing you’ll do today. Take Action: https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/126909/ Read the article: https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Our-Land-The-Soul-of-America.aspx #quailforever #thehabitatorganization #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

NEW ON THE WING PODCAST // “Ballad of the Bird Dog” Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation about bird dogs with musician, hunter, and Pheasants Forever member Reese Glover Music. After the unexpected death of St.Pierre’s German shorthaired pointer, “Esky,” he wrote the blog, “The Story of a Bird Dog Going Out on Top.” Upon reading that blog, Glover sent St.Pierre his song, “Ballad of the Bird Dog,” which tells the story of a bird dog’s final hunt at eleven years old. This episode brings laughter, tears, and a lifetime of memories. Listen to this special episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4jui9lr #quailforever #onthewingpodcast

To all the chapters, volunteers and supporters who made Hands-On Habitat Month a success THANK YOU! Over one hundred events involving thousands of participants across 19 states were held with one goal in mind – making a difference for conservation. Just because Hands-On Habitat Month is over doesn't mean the work has to be. It is always a good time to get together with friends and hunting buddies to improve the habitat around you. Hands-On Habitat month is supported by onX Hunt #quailforever #handsonhabitat #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! When it comes to nesting, bobwhite quail don’t follow a calendar – they follow the sun. As days get longer, increasing daylight (aka photoperiod) triggers the breeding and nesting season. Studies have demonstrated that increasing daylight hours can stimulate egg production in captive settings. However, in wild populations, environmental conditions also play a significant role in determining the timing and success of nesting. Habitat, temperature, rainfall, and food availability all determine when hens will lay – and how successful their nests will be. #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Spring is winding down and summer is on its way. The QF Store has you covered for all of your lifestyle apparel and upland needs year-round. Every purchase supports our mission for upland habitat conservation. Shop now at the link below! https://bit.ly/4jl84XJ #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Tick Talk The list of tick-borne illnesses that can affect dogs is as long as the names are difficult to pronounce, but there’s a handful that deserve most of our attention. Lyme disease is the leader in both familiarity and frequency, but Anaplasma, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are also very common in the US — increasingly so in recent years. Visit the link below to bone up on your knowledge of tick borne illness and learn how to better protect your dog this spring and summer. https://bit.ly/3HcliJb #quailforever