Quail Fact Friday!💡 Bobwhite quail are born to die! … well, sorta. Biologists call bobwhites “r-selected species,” meaning they experience high annual mortality rates. Bobwhites counterbalance this high mortality with prolific reproduction, known as fecundity. Factors like habitat quality, weather conditions, nest predator populations, and hunting pressure can influence their survival rates, with mortality sometimes reaching 70 to 80% annually. This is why bobwhites can seem sparse one year and bounce back the next. By ensuring high-quality habitat year-round, we can significantly reduce predation on bobwhites and support their population. Let’s work together to create habitat where bobwhites can thrive! #quailforever #quail #bobwhitequail #quailfactfriday

Helping to expand the upland conservation community, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce new team member Karl Binns! In his role as community and inclusion program manager, Karl will work in collaboration with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the organization’s employee team, volunteers, members, supporters, and future conservationists to attract a broader audience into upland wildlife conservation. He’s a proven leader with a seasoned résumé in agriculture and conservation including previous experience serving companies like Cargill, Merck Animal Health, and others. Learn more about Karl, and his new position at the link below. https://bit.ly/4foekgP

The Upland Newsroom, where we cover all things upland, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. Here’s the latest from this past month. Topics discussed: - CDC regulations for importing a dog into the United States - Pheasant Nesting and Brooding Report - Quail Nesting and Brooding Report - New products and products for the summer Update: Since the time this was filmed, the CDC has made a change in the dog import regulations that go into effect on Aug 1st. You no longer need physical proof of rabies vaccine when coming into the US from countries that are considered rabies-free or low-risk in the past 6 months, the only new document you now need is verification of completion of completion of a CDC Dog Import Form online.

On The Wing Podcast Ep. 274: Chef Yia Vang on Wild Game Cooking and Outdoor Channel's "Feral" is live. Listen now at the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3WBmj2A Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Yia Vang, a Hmong American chef, restaurant owner, and host of Outdoor Channel’s television show “Feral.” Vang talks about growing up as a small game hunter, going on his first pheasant hunt in Wisconsin, and his perspective on the Hmong “balanced” approach to food. Episode Highlights: - Vang talks about his journey from college to chef and food truck operator to the owner of a new restaurant, Vinai, in Minneapolis. - Vang also explains how Andrew Zimmern’s producers “discovered” him, which led to “Feral.”

The Australian animated series about the six-year-old blue heeler puppy offers much to adult viewers – it is funny, poignant, thoughtful and silly. What you might be surprised to hear though, is it may also have something to teach us about farm bill politics. Join us now for something completely different, as we compare an episode of Bluey (yes, Bluey!) to the current situation surrounding the federal farm bill. We’re at a critical juncture—the year is more than halfway over and big elections are coming in the fall, but every moment that goes by before a new farm bill is passed means less possible money for conservation. We cannot afford to keep waiting, and neither can our favorite upland birds. Visit our blog below to read more. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Bluey-and-the-Farm-Bill.aspx

The Birds and Bucks on-line auction is back and bigger than ever, but time is of the essence if you're hoping to claim the prize of your dreams. Auction runs now through July 31st. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have secured some amazing hunts and experiences and they could be yours. Chances to win a nonresident Iowa deer tag or a new Polaris Sportsman 570 don't come around very often and your time to act is limited! Head to the link below to place your bid now and win big for conservation! https://pheasantsforeverquailforever.uplandfundraising.org/birdsandbucks24/Campaign/Details

Quail Fact Friday!💡 Did you know that scaled quail, also known as “cottontops,” are renowned for their running abilities? When these speedy birds feel threatened, they prefer to run rather than fly. Once they hit their stride, they can reach speeds of over 15 miles per hour! Their impressive running speed helps them survive in the arid, open habitats they call home in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. If you’re hunting in scaled quail country and your dog gets birdy, chances are these agile runners are sprinting through the brush ahead of you! #quailforever #quail #scaledquail #quailfactfriday

You asked. We answered. Ask a Vet Series Ep. 11 "How Do I Avoid Heat Stress In My Bird Dog?" is available now. Read the full blog and watch the full film featuring Purina Pro Plan veterinary experts Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Dr. Seth Bynum at the link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Ask-a-Vet-Ep-11-How-do-you-deal-with-heat-stress-in-a-hunting-dog.aspx "Canine athletes are incredibly efficient metabolic machines that can create tremendous amounts of heat while burning energy. It’s a physiological trait that helps them achieve impressive feats of athleticism, but in hot ambient temperatures it can also become a liability. Because of this tendency, the canine body has to get creative in how it manages overheating. While we share many biological processes with dogs, methods of heat mitigation are certainly not among them." The Ask a Vet Series is proudly presented in partnership with Purina Pro Plan