Congrats to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s very own VP of Development Jordan Martincich on becoming North American Grouse Partnership’s newest board member!

Wingshooter Rig Walkthrough presented by onX Hunt, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. You've seen a lot of incredible wingshooter rigs this series, giving you all sorts of ideas on how to set up your vehicle for both you and your dogs, but Pheasants Forever Journal Editor Tom Capenter is here to tell you that the best hunting rig, is the one you've got. See everyone in the field this fall! Don’t forget to check out OnX’s in-dash capabilities at onxhunt.com

“You need the habitat to be able to hunt quail, or chukar, or pheasant. You need the grasslands to be able to hunt pronghorn, turkey or mule deer. To the lifestyle of people all across the country and in the west who consider themselves conservationists, these programs make that happen.” - Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks to the importance of Farm Bill conservation programs to bird hunters and conservationists all across the upland range.

The Habitat Organization has always been at the forefront of creating and defending sound wildlife and conservation policy. We’ve had many wins along the way, and are not afraid to jump into a fight to push back on policies that would harm wildlife and hunting heritage. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a number of new approaches in government lately that could limit the tools we have available to further our conservation mission. No where is that more true than on the state level, which has a major hand in shaping conservation policy. With the 2024 state legislative sessions mostly wrapped up for the year, in the article at the link below we’ll highlight state-level policies we’ve recently engaged in, and outline the defensive and offensive approaches we need to be prepared for each in years to come. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/State-Level-Advocacy-a-Key-Mission-for-Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever.aspx

You asked. We answered. Ask a Vet Series Ep. 10 "How Do I Keep My Bird Dog Hydrated?" is available now. Read the full blog and watch the full film featuring Purina Pro Plan veterinary experts Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Dr. Seth Bynum at the link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Ask-A-Vet-Ep-10.aspx "I often field questions from hunting dog owners who express concerns about the volume of water their hunting dogs consume in the field. The good news is most dogs do a great job of regulating their own hydration without any intervention on our behalf. Thirst is a natural response to changes in hydration status. It’s a reflex that dogs involuntarily respond to when the sensation arises, even if that doesn’t coincide with what we think the timeline should be for drinking. Despite our tendency to overanalyze, most thirsty dogs will drink what they need when the urge arises and clean, fresh water is available. There are, however, a few reluctant or finicky drinkers out there. For the minority of dogs that would rather hunt than drink, you have to get creative in managing their hydration." The Ask a Vet Series is proudly presented in partnership with Purina Pro Plan

"It’s pollinator week, and I decided to use the pollinator habitat planting kit I got from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever to create some native habitat in my own backyard. The list of good things pollinators and native habitat provides us with is endless! Get yours today!" Link below to get your Pollinator Planting Kit quailforever.org/pollinatorweek Shoutout to our friend over at onX Hunt Lake Pickle, for being an incredible habitat advocate!

On The Wing Podcast Ep. 269: PF & QF Biologists Select Their Top 10 Wildflowers During Pollinator Week, is live. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Podcast-Ep-269-PF-QF-Biologists-Select-Their-Top-10-Wildflowers-During-Pollinator-Week.aspx Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologists Ciera Garner and Heather Francis to talk about the intersection between pollinator habitat for pollinating insects and brood habitat for upland birds. Garner is the organization’s pollinator coordinator in Tennessee and Francis is a farm bill biologist III and on-boarding coordinator in Nebraska. In fact, pollinators are so important to them both that Garner’s wedding earlier this spring included a variety of native wildflower components as did Francis’ youngest son’s wedding that happened on the very same day as Garner’s nuptials. Episode Highlights: - The group focuses their conversation on a Top 10 list of wildflowers as voted on by a sampling of PF & QF’s team of biologists. - The criteria for the Top 10 list of wildflowers included each plant’s a) value in creating habitat structure; b) value as a food resource – both in seed produced as food, as well as the plant’s ability to attract soft-bodied insects as chick food; and c) as the wildcard value of the flower’s blooming beauty. - Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are currently offering a special Pollinator Week package including a PF or QF membership, six wildflower plants, a “Habitat Creator” sticker, and a “Pollinator Habitat” sign. Check out the offer at: quailforever.org/pollinatorweek