Happy National Forest Products Week! 🌲🪵📃📦 Why on Earth would we celebrate this occasion? It is well known that quail in savannah ecosystems rely on quality forest management. Thinning, prescribed fire, and ground disturbance through tree harvest are critical to keep quail on the ground in forested systems. Commercially thinned forests can promote healthy habitat by allowing sunlight to reach the ground which creates a healthy herbaceous understory community. The timber market in the Southeast contributes to frequent habitat maintenance for quail. When one stand becomes unsuitable habitat (tree canopy closes in as trees grow), another nearby area may become suitable habitat through commercial thinning or clearcutting. If a private landowner wants to grow a quail population, their main obstacle is usually habitat. Active forest management ensures the birds who are already there or nearby persist on the landscape. While this industry creates benefits for quail, it also sustains millions of jobs, builds communities, provides essential materials and reduces wildfire risks. Quail Forever team members are committed to ensuring forest management continues to benefit our favorite birds and rural communities who depend on this crucial industry. 📸 1.ryan.sparks.1 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

The countdown ends now! It’s opening weekend for pheasants and quail in Nebraska and Iowa! Forecasts are calling for sunny skies and mild temps to kick off pheasant and quail seasons. Whether you’re chasing roosters in CRP or coveys along a hedgerow, conditions are looking good for getting in the field. Tag us in your opening weekend photos – we can’t wait to see those first birds of the year! #quailforever #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Building Better Soil with Producer Ray McCormick In Knox County, Indiana, Ray McCormick is using his decades of experience alongside the usdagov Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to lead the way for soil health, wildlife-friendly practices, and his farm’s bottom line. This work is central to NRCS’ workinglandsforwildlife (WLFW) initiative, which provides financial and technical assistance to private landowners to implement fundamental conservation practices on working lands. Visit the link in our bio to read more. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

So close now you can feel it. Give those dogs a pat on the head and let them know it's almost time to cut it loose. 📸 : 1.ryan.sparks.1 & blackschmidt #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday Gambel’s quail eat enough green foods not only for nutrition but also for the moisture they need. This seasonal adaptability helps them thrive in some of the harshest desert environments where freestanding water might not be available. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization

Quail hunters across the country are gearing up for what could be one of the most promising upland seasons in years. In this episode of On the Wing, we break down the 2025 state-by-state quail hunting forecast, covering major quail states like Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, and the Southwest. From weather impacts and habitat restoration to population trends and hunting pressure, this is your go-to field guide for planning a successful season. Listen now at the link in our bio. “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by proplansportingdogs #quailforever #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

This Old Gun // "A Gift Beyond Words" "There comes a time in your life when you're so moved by someone's generosity it leaves you feeling guilty. You feel ashamed for not being able to come up with the right words to properly show the gratitude deserved. But then again, sometimes the space found between the words "thank you" represent much more than the words themselves." - ajvavra Click the link in our bio to read about the legacy left behind by this old gun. This story originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Quail Forever Journal. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Quail Fact Friday October’s falling leaves and drying grasses give bobwhite quail a seasonal advantage. Their mottled brown-and-tan plumage blends perfectly with dried grasses, seed heads, and leaf litter, making them harder for predators to spot. Good cover can mean the difference between survival and exposure in autumn’s open landscapes. Quail Fact Friday is presented by irishsetterboots #quailforever #quailfactfriday #thehabitatorganization