Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! To celebrate this day we want to encourage everyone to introduce someone new to hunting this season by becoming a mentor and taking the Hunter Mentor Pledge (Link Below). Below is a testimonial about the power of mentorship by PF and QF's very own Membership Services Coordinator Scott Moehlmann. “I am an adult-onset upland hunter and would have gotten into the sport much earlier had I known someone who would be willing to take me under their wing and show me the ropes. Furthermore, when I finally did take the plunge, get my dog, and start to try to figure it all out, I struggled mightily. I spent 2 seasons trying to learn the ins and outs out on my own with very little success. Once I met a mentor who showed me the where and the how of upland hunting, I started to have some success and became obsessed. Being able to do the same for others is incredibly rewarding. I try to introduce people to hunting every year and always enjoy the experience." https://www.pheasantsforever.org/mentorpledge

Today is the last chance to donate and have your contribution leveraged 20x, helping preserve critical habitat and create publicly accessible land, as well as receive a Public Land Creator Ceramic Mug! Link below. quailforever.org/bawa

Highlight a recently established Build a Wildlife Area during Build a Wildlife Area Week, this summer Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources dedicated a 172.57-acre addition to the state-owned Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area. The newest tract will be restored to oak savanna habitat and will provide quality habitat for bobwhite quail and other wildlife species. Last thing, today is the last day to donate to the Build a Wildlife Area Program and still get your contribution leveraged 20x! Donate today and let your dollar stretch and receive your Public Land Creator Ceramic Mug. Link below! quailforever.org/bawa

Quail Fact Friday!💡 As we celebrate Build a Wildlife Area Week (BAWA), let’s talk about the incredible impact of habitat conservation and what it means for our favorite upland birds. Did you know Quail Forever has helped conserve over 229,000 acres of land through our BAWA program? That’s a huge win for habitat, and has big implications for quail. Here’s how it works: In high-quality habitat, the home range of a bobwhite quail covey is about 40 acres. While not all BAWA land occurs in quail country, that many acres has the potential to support over 5,500 coveys of quail! It shows that with proper conservation efforts, we can create landscapes that support thousands of thriving coveys! Join us in continuing to protect and expand quail habitat! #quailforever #quail #bobwhitequail #quailfactfriday

This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a critical tool for conserving habitat and increasing access to public lands. The success of conservation programs like LWCF, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and others are the result of strong advocacy from conservationists, hunters and anglers, and private landowners. Your support of Build a Wildlife Area® will allow us to continue building strong relationships with federal, state, and local agencies to utilize these funds for permanent protection and public access. Read the full blog, and the value of the LWCF at the link below https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/The-Land-and-Water-Conservation-Fund-Building-Wildlife-Areas-for-60-Years.aspx

Donate today and receive a Public Land Creator Ceramic Mug! Link below. With the support of people like you, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have created more than 229,000 acres of permanently protected and publicly accessible upland wildlife habitat. There has never been a better time to support permanent habitat protection and public access. In celebration of our annual Build a Wildlife Area Week, we have a unique opportunity, thanks to a generous match from an anonymous donor. Every donation made will be matched up to $300,000! Combined with our ability to leverage strategic partnerships and grant funding, your support will help permanently protect critical habitat and open it up to public hunting and recreation. quailforever.org/bawa