“The fact is — and I’ll argue this all day long — you are far more likely to get a great-performing bird dog out of a setter or a pointer than you are from some obscure breed that was originally used to hunt, I don’t know, Icelandic hoary hens, or bred to sniff out truffles, or fight Roman gladiators, or throttle European badgers, or serve as the King of Prussia’s personal canine bodyguards.” READ the full blog "Old English: The Case for the Traditional" at the 🔗 link below. Don't forget to vote for your favorite breed at birddogsforhabitat.org before it's too late Quail Forever Journal Editor Chad Love — who wrote today’s blog on the merits of the traditional pointer and the English setter breeds — insists on pointing out that “If this organization of GSP and Lab cultists wasn’t actively trying to split the vote toward those breeds by breaking out English and Llewellin setters into separate breeds, which they aren’t,” (his words) then at least one of the two traditional American bird dog breeds would be leading (again, in his words...) “this ridiculously unrealistic popularity contest for enthusiastic but woefully uninformed canine cheerleaders.” Read the rest of Quail Forever Journal Editor Chad Love’s screed on why he thinks the classic American pointing duo of English setters and pointers are still the best bird dogs going.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S UPLAND CHAMPIONS ON VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY! The volunteer success stories across the organization are infinite. They must be, after all, to amass more than 24 million acres of habitat improvements and 225,000+ acres acquired and made public. THANK YOU to every volunteer past, present, and future, for making it happen. Our request to our followers: If you know someone who volunteers for any organization where time and talent are donated for the common good, this is a great week to thank them for their service. 🔗 Link below to read the full article by Pf & QF's Public Relations Manager Jared Wiklund.

Celebrate the all-stars of the uplands! Save 20% on select bird dog items now through April 30th at the QF store! 🔗 Link below! https://bit.ly/41GnFsv MAKE A PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE. Every purchase made through our exclusive online @undefined store generates funds for our wildlife habitat mission. Through this special partnership you're more than a customer, you're a conservationist.

On The Wing Podcast EP. 211: Prescribed Fire for Bobwhite Quail, is live! 🔗 Link below to listen now! Bobwhite quail have long been known as a “fire bird,” because of their positive population response to habitat improved through fire management. In this episode, host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three PF & QF employees for a conversation covering the science and art of using prescribed fire as a wildlife habitat management tool for bobwhite quail. The trio includes Missouri State Coordinator Andrew White, Missouri Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist Wes Buchheit, and Missouri Habitat Specialist Crew Leader Dylan Jacobs. Episode Highlights: - White describes the importance of early successional habitat for bobwhite quail and explains how fire is utilized to maintain the integrity of grasslands as an ecosystem. - In a fascinating sequence, Jacobs equates prescribed fire to an artform, his drip torch to a paint brush, and a natural landscape to a canvas. Buchheit explains how QF’s efforts to embrace fire through government policy, partnerships, and public education are turning the tide for the state’s quail populations. - Each participant also puts in words of support for their favorite bird dog breed during this month’s Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign. They also debate whether or not the Simpson’s dog, “Santa’s Little Helper,” is a vizsla.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever today announced the acquisition of the Howard K. Vincent Waterfowl Production Area (WPA), a new access property acknowledging the lifetime career accomplishments of the organization’s former president and CEO. The sprawling Build a Wildlife Area® project is a multi-state effort contributing to diverse wildlife habitat and public access opportunities in a regional destination for upland bird hunters. 🔗 Read more at the link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-Unveil-Howard-K-Vincent-Waterfowl-Production-Area.aspx? The Howard K. Vincent WPA is being made possible by contributions from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Habitat Society of McLeod County, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Spirit Lake Protective Association, the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission (IA), OnX Hunt, Jackson County Chapter of Pheasants Forever, and others. All contributions support the Build A Wildlife Area® program which is seeking to raise funds to complete this project and pursue a second phase addition to build upon this habitat complex.

Labradors are the true kings of bird dog versatility. “Some upland hunters love to throw shade at Labs. Believe me, I get it.....But, Any decent Lab would run head-first through a brick wall if there was a dead pheasant on the other side, and I like that. Their athletic tenacity is second to none (I’m speaking exclusively about non-potato-shaped Labs here), and their eagerness to please cannot be matched among sporting breeds.” Whether you are a lab lover, lab hater, or just someone who loves a little pot stirring, you’re going to love this article by PF & QF PR Specialist Casey Sill. Go give it a read at the 🔗 link below. A huge thanks to our Bird Dogs for Habitat sponsors Purina Pro Plan, SportDOG Brand, Ruff Land Kennels, Orvis, NAVHDA International

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting today and running through May 26, 2023. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity as well as healthier soil. Find your local PF Farm Bill Biologist at quailforever.org/crp to learn more about the benefits of Grassland CRP and enroll today!