Massive Winter Storm Forecasted for Quail Country There is a significant winter storm stretching 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine slated to drop freezing rain, ice, and snow across “Quail Country.” Freezing rain could approach 0.5" to 1.0" in spots, especially illustrated in red (Major Impacts) & purple (Extreme Impacts) outlined in the Ice Accumulation map. Snowfall is expected to reach Major Impact levels as well. These areas are in red on the Snow Accumulation map. Snowfall totals of 6" to 10" will be likely across the central U.S. with even higher amounts of 12" to 18" possible closer to the Northeast. This will be a prolonged storm lasting from Friday evening through Monday. This storm will also bring record cold temperatures through Tuesday morning. We can’t control the weather; however, we can control the quality and quantity of habitat on the landscape for our beloved birds. Learn how you can help mitigate the impact of severe weather with improvements to the wildlife habitat on your property by contacting a Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologist using our Find a Biologist map at the link in our bio. Thanks to @SouthWindPlantation for this weather and wildlife update.
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Quail Fact Friday - Gambel's quail thrive in arid desert conditions by adapting their winter diet to include green foods that provide both nutrition and moisture. This adaptation helps them go long stretches without free-standing water, a critical survival trait when temperatures drop but deserts remain dry. Quail Fact Friday is presented by @irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday
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Rooster Road Trip Connects Hunting, Habitat, and Public Access The crew hunts one of our Build a Wildlife Area projects where we opened up a land-locked parcel to create more than 1,000 acres of public access. We’re also joined by Marcus Sanders, PF & QF Farm Bill Biologist out of Manhattan, Kansas, for a conversation well beyond limits and bird counts. The guys talk prescribed fire, habitat restoration, and why programs like PF & QF’s Build a Wildlife Area are some of the most important tools hunters have to protect access long-term. There’s plenty of hunting talk mixed in with conversations about dog work, honest misses, and the kind of laughs that only come from road-tripping. Listen now at the link or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3NzflJl “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs
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One % for Quail - Craig Mathews and the Business of Giving Back There is nothing like holding a Gambel’s quail in your hand. They’re so beautiful, and every feather is amazing,” says Craig. “People used to think we were crazy for skinning them, but I thought, ‘I cannot let these feathers go to waste.’ So, we’ve come up with several fly patterns using quail feathers. To me, that’s the magic – the way bird hunting and flyfishing come together. There is such a deep connection there, and not just between bird hunting and flyfishing, but to the land." Read the full story now in the Winter 2026 edition of the Quail Forever Journal - Page 40. Craig Mathews is a legendary angler, fly designer, author, 1% for the Planet co-founder, Ex-Yellowstone police chief, and wild bird hunter. Photos and story by Ryan Sparks
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Quail Fact Friday - In Midwest bobwhite country, snowfalls often cover the seed and grain-rich ground that quail depend on. Birds respond by scratching through light snow to reach seeds or shifting to bare spots created by wind, livestock, or food plots. These open patches are critical feeding areas when snow piles up. Quail Fact Friday is presented by @irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday
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Some days test your legs, dogs, patience, and purpose, but they also teach the deepest lessons. Rooster Road Trip rolls through Kansas with a hard-earned reminder: not every day in bird country goes as planned. In this episode, the crew dives into the realities of public land pheasant and quail hunting, long miles, tough habitat conditions, and the discipline required to keep scouting when the habitat isn’t there and the birds aren’t cooperating. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/49W8v9q “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs
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Leaving a Legacy of Stewardship - Forest Management and Wildlife Conservation in Virginia Over the last decade, Danny and his son Curtis transformed 77 acres of dense Virginia woods into thriving pine savanna habitat for northern bobwhite quail, bringing back the calls that once faded from the land. With guidance from habitat programs like Working Lands for Wildlife, they opened sunlight to the forest floor, restored native grasses, and rekindled a connection to family heritage and stewardship. Their work now supports quail, songbirds, deer and more while creating a place for future generations to explore, hunt and care for the land. Read the full at the link in our bio. Photos and Story by @_rachelholt, Quail Forever Regional Communications Specialist
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