A TIRED DOG IS A GOOD DOG: HOW EXERCISE AND NUTRITION AFFECT OUR DOGS’ MENTAL HEALTH The idea of mental health in dogs is a relatively new phenomenon. In recent decades, most dogs have gone from the kennel, to the kitchen, to the couch. They’re now ingrained in the fabric of our lives, fully part of the family. And as our relationship with them has changed, so too has the desire to understand their mental health. Here's some great info on the link between exercise and diet and some tips to help your pooch stay at the peak of mental and physical performance. https://bit.ly/3mBGgni Purina Pro Plan
On the Wing Podcast, Episode 169: RAWA and What it Means for the Uplands Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF biologists Al Eiden, Haley Lockard, and Andy Edwards for a conversation focused on the $1.4 billion dollar federal legislation known as Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). If passed, RAWA would create dedicated state-based funding for wildlife habitat projects across the country targeting more than 12,000 “at risk” species, including bobwhite quail, sage grouse, lesser prairie chickens, bumble bees, and monarch butterflies:
HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA AT ALEX SMITH PARK IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS DEDICATED TO QF BIOLOGIST KELLY BUFKIN A year ago last February, Quail Forever biologist Kelly Bufkin died unexpectedly at the age of 34. The Mississippi native was the catalyst behind numerous conservation initiatives in the Blackland Prairie region of Arkansas, and last week a habitat management area at Alex Smith Park, south of Texarkana, was dedicated in his name. Read how Kelly's personality and passion continue to make an impact on both the land and the friends and family he left behind. https://bit.ly/3xnxUoi
Splendor in the grass…prairie bobwhite, somewhere in western Oklahoma. Quail Forever Journal Editor Chad Love on the story behind this photo… "I went for a little drive and a walk last night. I suppose that - technically speaking - I was working, but I desperately needed some sky and some space and some prairie music. And the prairie did not disappoint. The birdsong was quietly cacophonous, the aroma of sand-sage permeated the air, and the evening light glowed in that special, spectacular way that only dying plains sunlight can. For a long time I sat and listened to the quail softly calling. Last week I was over 200 miles west of here, on the harsh, ragged edge of the bobwhite’s range, doing the same thing; listening as quail called out in that high, dry shortgrass country air. I marveled at their ability to adapt, to find just enough niche and just enough moxie to survive out there, and as I sat last night listening to “my” home area quail, I reflected on what truly remarkable little creatures they are, and how lucky I am to know them, and appreciate them. If I never hunted them again, I’d still do this every chance I had. I can’t imagine ever tiring of walking out into the prairie and bearing awed, silent witness to the spectacle playing out before me, and hoping to catch a glimpse of the amazing, fiercely unassuming little bird that most represents why I love this place." - Chad Love, Quail Forever Journal Editor #quail #quailforever #bobwhite #bobwhitequail #calloftheuplands #prairie #uplands #grasslands #thehabitatorganization
QUAIL FOREVER HIRES AUDREY HAWK AS OUTREACH COORDINATOR IN SOUTHEAST Quail Forever is proud to announce Audrey Hawk as the new outreach coordinator in Georgia and Florida. In her new role, Hawk will lead conservation education and outreach efforts to engage hunters of all ages and skill levels in the Southeast. Quail Forever partnered with the Williams Family Foundation in Thomasville, Ga. to make this position possible. “My lifelong passions align with this position perfectly,” Hawk said. “My background in 4-H, FFA, Agricultural Education, outdoor learning and community development will help me immensely in serving both existing chapters and perspective members of Quail Forever in Georgia and Florida. I want to bring conservation to every dinner table in the Southeast.” Hawk’s primary responsibilities will include working with Florida and Georgia chapters, staff members and partners to deliver Quail Forever’s national education and outreach programing, which includes learn-to-hunt events, pollinator outreach events, landowner field days and women on the wing events. “Audrey brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role,” said Tim Caughran, Quail Forever’s south region director of conservation delivery. “We’re excited to add an outreach component to our habitat delivery mission in these states. Our team is growing by leaps and bounds in quail country, and Audrey will help those team members collaborate to spread the word about our efforts.” For more information about partnering with Quail Forever’s R3 efforts in Georgia or Florida, contact Audrey Hawk at (678)-590-6293 or ahawk@quailforever.org https://bit.ly/39ixlno
QUAIL FOREVER IS HIRING A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST! Are you a talented social media maven who's currently on the fence about a new career? Do you have a passion for the uplands and conservation as well as social media strategies and analytics? Do you enjoy crunching through both numbers AND frozen prairie grass? Well then, dust off that #resume because Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are hiring a social media strategist! This position will be responsible for maintaining not only both organizations’ social media accounts, but also helping develop effective social media strategies and analytics to help grow our brand and mission. So if you’re so into social media that you’ve developed Resting InstaTweetFace, head on over to the link in our bio for the full job description and to apply! #quail #quailforever #thehabitatorganization
Here's a great story from NPR on not only the critical importance of prescribed fire to grasslands ecosystems, but also the rise of prescribed burn associations and the role they play in keeping beneficial fire on the landscape. The work that Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever do to promote prescribed fire is highlighted in the story. Definitely worth a read, and if you are a landowner that has an interest or questions about prescribed fire on your property, contact your local QF or PF Farm Bill biologist at this link: https://quailforever.org/Habitat/findBiologist.aspx https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2022/06/07/1101257256/neighbors-use-prescribed-fire-to-restore-great-plains-grasslands
PRAIRIE-TO-PLATE OFFER! Donate $49 or more and receive a FREE Quail Forever Prairie-to-Plate Package featuring Hank Shaw’s Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail Cookbook and PF cutting Board! With Father's Day on the horizon, there's no better time to purchase the gift that keeps on giving! Your gift supports healthy habitat, public access, our hunting heritage, and delicious meals! GET YOURS TODAY: www.quailforever.org/PrairieToPlate #CalloftheUplands #wildgamecooking #wildgame #uplandbirdhunting #uplandhunting
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