National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic kicks off today! Check out all the events happening at each stage this weekend, and join us for a few seminars. More info at the link below. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Pheasant-Fest.aspx/

TOP TRAINERS, BREEDERS AND OUTFITTERS ALL FEATURED AT ANNUAL CELEBRATION. Link below to see what you can expect to down Bird Dog Alley at this years Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. When National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic kicks off on February 17, rest assured there will be no shortage of bird dogs on the show floor. Even after the Bird Dog Parade comes to an end, visitors can see all kinds of exhibitors, trainers and presenters centered around our favorite hunting companions. Bird Dog Alley, in conjunction with the Bird Dog Stage, will feature some of the nations top canine professionals ready to help get you involved in the world of hunting dogs — plus there’s puppies.

BREAKING NEWS: USDA Announces General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Today, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a new general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program running from February 27 through April 7, 2023. https://bit.ly/3YY8Y2S CRP has long been the nation’s most important tool for targeting environmentally sensitive lands with conservation practices that produce wildlife habitat, cleaner waters, healthier soils, and a more resilient climate. There are nearly 23 million acres enrolled with a 27-million-acre cap set for fiscal year 2023. Additionally, producers and landowners can enroll acres under the Continuous signup, including sought after practices such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative. Interested in more information about CRP options? Click the link above to read further and connect with a local biologist!

LAST CHANCE! Today is your last chance to get BOGO tickets to the biggest upland event of the year! Use the link below for this limited time offer to purchase one National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic ticket and get a second one for free! After today you will no longer be able to purchase tickets online. All tickets for entry will have to be purchased on-site at the Minneapolis Convention Center February 17th-19th. https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/2023-Fest-67774?unlock=BOGO 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, presented by Federal Ammunition, is back in Minneapolis and promises to be an event you won't want to miss! The nation’s largest upland tradeshow and convention has something for everyone including hunters, landowners, and bird dog enthusiasts. Coming attractions for 2023 include a Upland Film Festival, Public Lands Pavilion, Path to the Uplands Stage, Habitat Stage, Bird Dog Stage, and more than 400 unique vendors featuring outfitters, gear, food, and so much more!

NEXT GENERATION OF FOREVER PART FOUR: MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LOCAL HABITAT AND COMMUNITY. Link below. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Next-Generation-of-Forever-Part-Four.aspx Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapter volunteers are the backbone of our organizations. They represent our boots on the ground, the pointy end of the spear, and provide the energy and passion that make our grassroots model and overall mission of upland habitat conservation thrive. That’s why we’re humbled and proud to share “The Next Generation of Forever.” Leading up to National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis Feb. 17th-19th, we’ll be celebrating select up-and-coming young volunteers from throughout the country who truly represent the future of our organizations. They have not only taken the ceremonial torch, but reignited the flame and are sprinting forward with it. So please join us in honoring and acknowledging all those below. TJ HAGERT - NEBRASKA: CODY RINGNECKS CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER WES KIELER - WISCONSIN: DANE COUNTY CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER THEA NUTT - MINNESOTA: MARTIN COUNTY CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER