SUPER ISSUE COVER REVEAL HERALDS A NEW SEASON IN THE UPLANDS! "Whether it’s over the bluestem, out of a plum thicket or from the base of a saguaro, the thrill of a rooster pheasant, bobwhite or Gambel’s quail on the wing squeezes the upland hunter’s throat with thrill. These three species, painted so finely by artist Joel Pilcher for our cover, are perhaps the “poster birds” for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. But this, our 6th annual Upland Bird Hunting Super Issue, celebrates all the uplands, and is soon going to the printer. That means it is time you make sure you are going to get it! Sign up or renew your QF membership by July 26th at the link below to be sure you get the upland hunting world's biggest and best annual publication! https://quailforever.org/join

BRUSH HOGS, BAD HABITS, AND BOBWHITES: WHY “NEAT AND TIDY” MOWING IS BAD FOR QUAIL Want to help out the quail in your area? Then leave your mowers and brushhogs in the barn and let those fields, edges, roadsides, and ditches grow into quail habitat: https://bit.ly/3Ro0ZZX

BOBWHITE BRAWL Quail Forever Journal Editor Chad Love was taking photos at a stock tank near his home when he noticed this pair of male bobwhites facing off near the water's edge. How are mid-summer bird numbers looking in your part of quail country? Seeing broods? If you've captured some cool quail pics or footage, send them to clove@quailforever.org for a chance to be featured on the QF social channels!

SPECIAL OFFER: Prairie-to-Plate Package Over 50 million acres of North America’s grasslands have vanished from the landscape since 2007, leading to catastrophic wildlife impacts. What can you do to help? Answer the Call of the Uplands® by making a supporting gift of $49 or more to Quail Forever's conservation efforts to receive this special offer cutting board and Hank Shaw cookbook! Claim yours today: https://bit.ly/3ACP0Bx

The American Kennel Club recently recognized its 200th dog breed, and it's one some of you may be familiar with, or even own: the Bracco Italiano! Although it sounds like something you'd order at a Starbucks, the Bracco is one of two gundogs native to Italy, and its history goes back centuries. Anyone out there either own or have hunted over a Bracco? For more information on the newest officially recognized bird dog out there, check out this story (read down to get to the info on Bracco Italianos) on the various flavors of Braques/Braccos out there. https://bit.ly/3ONuIcV

READY… SET… HUNT! We may be deep in the throes of summer doldrums, but hunting season is fast approaching, and for many of us the traditional kick-off to the season is dove hunting. Yuma, Arizona is world-famous for its dove hunting, and the annual Yuma dove hunt is something that many look forward to as the community rolls out the red carpet to welcome hunters from all over the country. Quail Forever is a partner in this annual extravaganza, and the season promises multiple events over opening weekend along with an unforgettable hunting experience. https://bit.ly/3OV7jWZ

Did you know that only the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees more biologists than Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever? It's true! But we employ more than just biologists, and if you're looking for a new, rewarding, and exciting career with the nation's largest upland conservation group, we've got a number of open positions, including: Five Kansas Habitat Specialist positions Four Kansas Farm Bill biologist positions Three Iowa Farm Bill biologist positions Two regional representative positions Virginia Farm Bill biologist Ohio Farm Bill biologist Wisconsin Outreach and R3 coordinator Washington Working Lands project coordinator Illinois Farm Bill biologist position Go to https://pheasantsforever.org/Careers.aspx for more detailed job descriptions and to apply online today!

PODCAST EP. 173: JAMIE CARMODY ON BECOMING A WILDLIFE ARTIST AND HUNTER Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by PF & QF’s Emily Spolyar and Marissa Jensen for a conversation with Jamie Carmody who became both an artist and a hunter over the last two years. Carmody, who lives in Australia, explains how she grew up as a vegan and was motivated to become a hunter to source sustainable meats for her young family. https://bit.ly/3NO9rOX