National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center with a packed weekend of upland celebrations. More than 350 exhibitors will fill the hall with shotguns, upland hunting vests, technical hunting apparel, dog training gear, wildlife habitat seed, conservation equipment, and public lands resources. There will also be seminars across multiple stages covering habitat management, grassland restoration, public land access, bird dog training, and practical hunting tactics. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3MNRVQp “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs

Safe to say we had a good time at Southeastern Wildlife Exposition! Thanks to everyone who came by. Already looking forward to next year!

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Toast conservation at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic's social events next weekend. 3-5pm, Friday February 20: We unite for public lands with Duck Camp and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers at the Duck Camp Happy Hour. The event will support PF & QF's Build a Wildlife Area (BAWA) program. Stop by for a free beer courtesy of Duck Camp and chat with passionate public land advocates, including BHA President and CEO Ol'cal - Ryan Callaghan 5pm, Saturday February 21: Grouse Camp Happy Hour and Film Fest "Grouse Camp" celebrates collaboration between conservation organizations across the country who are working hand-in-hand to protect not just grouse, but all upland birds. The happy hour will include a keg of free Grain Belt Beer provided by North American Grouse Partnership and a small film fest featuring a number of grouse-centric films. Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZT6Ls1 📸 Duck Camp

Quail Fact Friday - Wild plum thickets provide everything bobwhite quail need in one tight footprint: escape cover, loafing sites, thermal protection, and food. Their dense, thorny structure shields quail from aerial predators while still allowing easy movement at ground level. Even in winter, plum thickets act as covey headquarters, breaking wind, catching snow, and offering lifesaving cover during extreme cold. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

Celebrating Access and Acres at the Public Lands Pavilion The Public Lands Pavilion at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic will feature an exciting lineup of dynamic speakers on the stage, and an exhibitor area celebrating our country's 800 million acres of publicly accessible land that are open to all Americans for hunting, hiking and exploring. Click the link below to check out the roster of speakers and panel discussions. https://bit.ly/3Obf4N7

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters. But what does this partnership mean? USACE is the steward of 12 million acres of public lands and waters, and our team is looking forward to jointly restore and conserve native grasslands, shrubland ecosystems, and timber stands, benefiting various wildlife species and promoting biodiversity. This MOU will allow us to leverage our combined strengths to create even more impactful conservation programs. To learn more, read the blog at the link below. https://bit.ly/4kuNg2e