BREEDS APART: MEET 12 BIRD DOG BREEDS OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM BUT FIERCE IN THE FIELD Surveys of Quail Forever members show that almost 70 percent of us own one or more bird dogs, and that more than half of those hunting and home partners are either Labrador retrievers or German shorthaired pointers. There’s good reason for that: They get the job done, as do all the other wonderful breeds of dogs we own, from springers and goldens to the setters, wirehairs and Brittanys. But let’s meet some breeds apart that also get the job done, along with the members that love them so. https://quailforever.org/breedsapart

GAMEBIRD GOURMET // PHEASANT RANGOON: THIS INCREDIBLE UPLAND DISH IS CRUNCHY, CREAMY, SWEET WITH A LITTLE SPICE! Maybe the best recipe ever? Okay, that sounds a bit extreme, but stay with us. This dish has everything going for it. Crunchy, creamy, sweet with a little spice. Taking rangoon to the next level. You will make this every time you're forced to hunt pheasants, or the recipe can easily be used for the king of gamebirds, quail! This one may land near the top of the list of your favorite upland recipes. Get the recipe on the QF website! bit.ly/3NpznAG Gamebird Gourmet is presented by Walton's Inc

IS YOUR BIRD DOG BREED THE BEST? THEN GO BACK UP THE SMACK WITH A VOTE! Have you voted yet in the Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign? If not, here's your reminder to vote by May 22nd for the chance to win a brand-new SportDOG Brand E-collar! But to get the collar, you gotta represent your breed. And your breed is the best, right? Of course it is, so go back up the smack it up with a donation for the birds...and the places bird dogs love to roam! Contribute to the Bird Dogs for Habitat Campaign by Sunday night and you'll automatically be entered to win a new SportDOG Brand E-collar! Every vote is a dollar and every dollar will support our upland wildlife habitat mission. Vote today at https://quailforever.org/Habitat/Bird-Dogs-for-Habitat.aspx #pheasantsforever #quailforever #birddogsforhabitat #calloftheuplands #sportdogbrand

SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES ‘RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT' In April the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) with a 15-5 bipartisan vote. With committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives having passed versions of RAWA, the bill is now closer than ever to being enacted into law. If passed, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would provide states, territories and tribes with $1.39 billion annually to restore essential habitat and implement state specific conservation strategies. Through this funding, habitat work such as Bobwhite quail habitat enhancement and restoration will accelerate like never before. Read on learn why, if passed, this bill could be fantastic news for quail and other upland species.

Have you placed your bid in Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever's Bird Dog Blitz Online Auction? If not, you better hurry! Our Bird Dog Blitz Online Auction is packed with exclusive packages that will make you and your bird dog’s dreams come true! https://bit.ly/3sMP39f One example? Win our Iowa private land dream hunt and you, a guest, AND YOUR BIRD DOGS will experience 3 days in the field guided by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s employee team, along with the host of The Flush, Travis Frank. This private land Iowa hunting experience will be captured for a future episode of The Flush that will air on Outdoor Channel during 2023. Lodging & supper for 3 nights will be provided. The dates for this trip are November or December 2022 based upon television crew and winning bidder’s schedules. The auction is open through May 27th, so make sure to bid early, and bid often as you won’t want any of these uniquely curated bundles and opportunities to slip through your paws! Thanks to SportDOG Brand, The Flush, Ruff Land Kennels, Project Upland Magazine, Scheels, NAVHDA International, Purina Pro Plan, Orvis, Princess Marissa Sport Fishing, and KapRiver Outfitters for their support!

On the Wing Podcast, Episode 165: Teaching Pointers to Retrieve Host Bob St. Pierre’s two-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Gitche, needs a little finishing work this off-season. Consequently, Bob is dropping her off at Dokken's Oak Ridge Kennels for “summer camp” with professional dog trainer Mike Wieben. The guys take Gitche out for a couple of runs on birds, then talk through her performance and the training plan ahead. https://bit.ly/3FWmZFP Special thanks to SportDOG Brand for sponsoring this podcast episode and for being a partner in PF & QF’s annual Bird Dogs for Habitat campaign! #uplandbirdhunting #birddogsforhabitat #birddogoftheday #uplands #sportdogbrand

IN THE NICK OF TIME Bells and whistles and touchscreens are certainly snazzy and useful and have their place in the uplands and the training field. But sometimes when you're needing a correction right now, less can be more, and more effective. If you're looking for a no-distractions e-collar that does everything you need it to and nothing you don't, then check out this review of the SportDOG Brand 1825X...

Whether honoring a bird dog in the field today or commemorating your once-in-a-lifetime companion, a Dog Life Membership with Quail Forever creates more habitat while honoring the lifestyle we cherish most. During May's Bird Dogs For Habitat Campaign, your commitment to a Dog Life Membership = 500 votes for your favorite breed, a SportDOG Brand E-collar, an Orvis dog collar, and a contribution to the wild places bird dogs love to roam! Purchase yours today: www.birddogsforhabitat.org #birddogoftheday #uplandbirdhunting #sportdogbrand #orvis #habitat #quail #quailforever #birddogs