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!

When roosters vanish and quail cooperate; the road trip still teaches hard-earned upland lessons. Sixteen years into Rooster Road Trip, Kansas delivered a reminder every upland hunter eventually learns. You can do your homework, study maps, trust your instincts, and still come up empty on roosters. This recap pulls back the curtain on our late-season bird hunt where plans shifted, expectations were reset, and bobwhite coveys became the story worth telling. The conversation digs into the realities of public land bird hunting, from e-scouting WIHA parcels to boots-on-the-ground habitat evaluation that only happens after miles walked behind bird dogs. The crew reflects on adapting when pheasants refused to cooperate, what it means to “think like a covey,” and why flexibility often separates productive days from long ones in the uplands. Listen to this episode now by clicking the link or find it wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4kcFkCy “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs