"For a first timer, traveling with a bird dog is a tall order; one with enough “what ifs” to fill pages on a Google search. But, every season hunters looking to expand their opportunity take their first trip and fall in love with the uplands. With proper planning, you can too." "Taking the Leap" by Mike Neiduski was originally featured in the Summer Issue of the Quail Forever Journal, to read the whole story head to the link below. https://bit.ly/44PsAIE

Quail Forever is proud to announce a pair of new chapters in Missouri and Texas. Spread across America’s historic quail range, new ranks of chapter volunteers will provide a welcomed boost to habitat conservation work, hunter recruitment and advocacy efforts in their respective communities. The Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Habitat Chapter is based in Cape Girardeau, Perry and Bollinger Counties. The group will look to continue improving habitat across the Show Me State, while also advocating for public access and introducing new hunters to the outdoor community. The North Texas chapter of Quail Forever is based in Dallas, Denton, Collin and Rockwall counties. They also hope to impact habitat in their area, as well as bring new hunters, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts into the fold. To learn more about these new chapters and how to get involved, head to the link below.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce Laura Wood has been hired as the new corporate partnerships account executive. Wood joins the Habitat Organization as it continues to expand corporate partnerships across the outdoor industry. In her new role, Wood will develop, pitch and close new and renewing business for the Habitat Organization across a variety of platforms. “As Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever continue to experience vast growth, we’re thrilled to have Laura join our team,” said Shannon Hoheisel, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s corporate partnerships manager. “With the combination of her years of engagement with her local chapter, her depth of sales experience and her passion for conservation and upland hunting, she will be a valuable addition to our corporate partnerships team and our wildlife habitat mission.” Learn more about Laura and her new position at the link below. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Newsroom/2023-August/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-hire-Laura-Wood-as-Corporate-Partnerships-Account-Executive.aspx

The first wave of upland seasons are about to open across the country and this means you need to be prepared for hot days and cool nights. Check out all the latest QF gear to keep you comfortable this season at the link below. https://bit.ly/3Rabpyv

In late July, nearly 250 private landowners, agency biologists, and resource professionals packed a meeting room at the National Wildlife Visitor Center in Laurel, Maryland, to provide education, networking, and inspiration to facilitate early successional habitat improvements on the East Coast. The expectations for the symposium were greatly surpassed with plans for new projects and partnerships already gaining traction. Read more at the link below.

“Dove season will sharpen the hunting skills of all hunters … ones new to the magic, and even old-timers like me.” Read “The Great American Dove Hunt” by Rich Massey, at the link below. 📸: Matt Massey https://quailforever.org/getdoc/b5e00515-66fb-4b75-adbc-61820cc3432b/The-Great-American-Dove-Hunt.aspx

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce the hiring of Ariel Wiegard as the organization’s incoming vice president of government affairs. Wiegard, a 15-year veteran of Washington D.C., will now lead policy/advocacy efforts to advance the mission of The Habitat Organization among lawmakers, industry partners, private lands stakeholders, and other conservation advocates. "Stepping into this role leading public policy at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever feels like a natural fit,” says Wiegard. “As someone passionate about hunting and the outdoors, I am eager to deliver policy wins that incentivize thoughtful, on-the-ground conservation. Collaborating with dedicated colleagues and valued partners, who share the same ambitious vision to conserve and cultivate habitat in our favorite landscapes, fuels my excitement for the impactful work that lies ahead.” To learn more about Ariel and her new role, head to the link below. https://pheasantsforever.org/Newsroom/2023-August/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-Appoint-Ariel-Wiegard-to-VP-of-Government-Affairs.aspx