Quail Fact Friday Mearns quail are little desert excavators. Their oversized feet and long claws allow them to dig for oxalis bulbs – an underground food few others can access. In fact, a single bird can leave dozens of small craters in a feeding area, each a sign of their remarkable foraging style. This adaptation helps Mearns survive in the oak savannas of the Southwest, where summer rains spark a hidden bounty beneath the soil’s surface. Quail Fact Friday is sponsored by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Missouri's Pawnee Prairie Conservation Area As part of our ongoing Build a Wildlife Area Week, Quail Forever is excited to introduce Pawnee Prairie Conservation Area, 160 acres of new public land in Harrison County, Missouri. Located in the grand river grasslands priority area, this property is being restored to high diversity native prairie to provide hunting opportunities for bobwhite quail and other game for generations to come. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the Pawnee Prairie Conservation Area and the Build a Wildlife Area program. Special thanks to bassproshops & cabelas Outdoor Fund, sportdogbrand and navhdainternational for investing alongside us in on-the-ground conservation to protect habitat and create public access. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

October is right around the corner. That means it is time to stock up on QF hunting gear and apparel. Shop now at the link in our bio and go into the season feeling good about your kit. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Public Access to Habitat Program Expands to Oklahoma Quail Forever is proud to announce the Public Access to Habitat (PATH) program has expanded to Oklahoma. Partnering with the okwildlifedept(ODWC), the program aims to enroll 10,000+ acres of high-quality upland habitat through the agency’s Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP). This effort is made possible by our incredible partnerships with onxhunt and ODWC, as well as support from local PF & QF chapters, donors and other conservation partners. Click the link in our bio to read the full story. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

It’s Build a Wildlife Area Week—a time when conservationists like you come together to create lasting habitat and open public lands for everyone to enjoy. With your donation of $33 or more you will receive a limited-edition Quail Forever Nalgene bottle—a reminder of the wildlife and landscapes you’ve helped conserve. Every $1 you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $400,000, and leveraged more than 10:1 through partnerships — making your impact go even further. Click the link in our bio and become a Public Land Creator today. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday! Scaled quail are track stars. These desert-dwellers would rather sprint than take to the air. In September, as coveys form and the days remain hot and dry, you’ll often see them dashing across ranch roads or vanishing into creosote thickets. This running habit is no accident – it’s an adaptation to open, arid country where speed, stamina, and not exposing yourself to aerial predators means survival. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Field & Feather Auction – NOW LIVE! This is your shot at the ultimate Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever prize package! Here’s how it works… Bid or buy now on any of the limited-edition Field & Feather T-shirts for your chance to win the pre-selected T-shirt that includes the grand prize that’s packed with all the gear you need for this season. Don’t sleep on this, there are only 500 shirts available so check out the grand prize and place your bids today! Tap the link in our bio for all of the details. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

The places we go for a handful of feathers. Although we all know it is about so much more than that. What adventures do you have planned this fall? 📸: blackschmidt #quailforever #thehabitatorganization