Texas Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, Quail Forever and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, is accepting applications for the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP) which provides financial assistance to landowners and agricultural producers who voluntarily implement conservation practices to restore these habitats. Landowners and producers in the following counties can apply through March 4, 2026: Archer, Austin, Baylor, Callahan, Clay, Colorado, Delta, Dewitt, Edwards, Ellis, Fayette, Fannin, Gonzales, Hunt, Karnes, Kinney, Lamar, Lavaca, Montague, Navarro, Real, Red River, Shackelford, Stephens, Throckmorton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Washington, Wilson and Wise. Applicants should visit their local USDA Service Center before the March 4 deadline. Existing USDA clients may apply online at farmers.gov. For more information, contact your local TPWD biologist or reach out to Derek Wiley, 512-902-7379, derek.wiley@tpwd.texas.gov. Eligible practices include brush management, prescribed burning and firebreak installation, herbaceous weed treatment and planting native grasses and wildlife-friendly plants. Since 2013, GRIP has successfully restored more than 129,000 acres of native grassland in Central Texas. TPWD photo. Texas Youth Hunting Program -TYHP | Texas Big Game Awards | Texas Wildlife Association - Conservation Legacy | TWA - Women of the Land

Attention agricultural producers, landowners, and conservationists! The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the 2026 enrollment periods for both the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program, marking 40 years since the program was first open for enrollment. Offers will be accepted for Continuous CRP from February 12-March 20, 2026 and the General CRP signup will run from March 9-April 17, 2026. States with over 100,000 CRP acres expiring this year are Iowa, Washington, Illinois, and Kansas. Make sure you reach out to your local Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever biologist or visit the Habitat Help Desk at the 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to learn more about CRP and the signup process. Learn more at the link below. https://bit.ly/4ab0ON0 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Congratulations to our 2025 Chapter Award winners! Local chapters have been the backbone of Quail Forever since 2005. Each year, a select few are recognized for their outstanding work in habitat, access, membership, advocacy and education and outreach. Each of these chapters and their members represent the best in conservation — and epitomize the Quail Forever mission. We’ll celebrate these incredible chapters, and all of our volunteers at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis on February 21. We hope to see you all there as we celebrate the past, present and future of upland habitat conservation across the country! Southwest Georgia Chapter of Quail Forever Big Bluestem Quail Forever Chapter Grand Prairie Chapter of Quail Forever K-16 Quail Forever Ventura Quail Forever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

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!