On The Wing Podcast EP. 195: Counting Bobwhite Quail Populations With Eyes, Ears, & Technology, is live! Head to the link below to listen now. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Podcast-Ep-195-Counting-Bobwhite-Quail-Populations-with-Eyes,-Ears-Technology.aspx Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three of the country’s foremost quail biologists to talk about past, present, and future efforts to count bobwhite quail and how that population data is used to create high quality quail habitat, more birds, and better hunting opportunities. Those quail biologists include Quail Forever’s Working Lands for Bobwhite Quail Framework Coordinator Dr. Jessica McGuire, Georgia DNR’s Quail Coordinator Dallas Ingram, and University of Georgia Associate Professor Dr. James Martin. Episode Highlights: -Ingram and Martin explain how bird dogs are used to help count fall bobwhite coveys, while taking fun jabs at each other’s favorite bird dog breeds in the process. -McGuire also discusses how landowners who are interested in fostering higher quail populations on their property can get involved with counting quail as a means of better understanding what factors need to be improved on a particular piece of land. -Martin also talks about how his grad students at the University of Georgia are using new technology to make significant strides in our understanding of quail population dynamics.

To the dismay of hunters and conservationists, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) came to an abrupt halt Monday evening when this landmark legislation was not included as part of the omnibus spending bill. The $13 billion package - spread out over a decade - 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. “Bipartisan support for RAWA is still strong, but this critical conservation bill did not reach the President’s desk in the 2022 session,” said Bethany Erb, PF & QF’s Director of Governmental Affairs. “We look forward to connecting with new members of Congress in 2023 while utilizing the strong voice of our membership to make RAWA a reality.”

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2023 tickets are available now, and make a great holiday gift for the upland enthusiast in your life! Head to the link below to get yours today! https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/2023-Fest-67774 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2023, presented by Federal Premium, is back in Minneapolis and promises to be an event you won't want to miss! The nation’s largest upland tradeshow and convention has something for everyone including hunters, landowners, and bird dog enthusiasts. Coming attractions for 2023 include a Upland Film Festival, Public Lands Pavilion, Path to the Uplands Stage, Habitat Stage, Bird Dog Stage, and more than 400 unique vendors featuring outfitters, gear, food, and so much more!

Give the gift of habitat this holiday season "Habitat and Harmony!" Quail Forever and Trampled by Turtles have teamed up to offer fans a special Trampled by quail membership t-shirt. Head to the link below to join or renew your membership to claim your free shirt today! https://www.quailforever.org/trampled

People always talk about quality over quantity, but why not have both? Protecting natural habitat in perpetuity and increasing public land access are vital aspects of modern conservation, but the job’s not done once the land has been protected. You could preserve a gazillion acres, but it won’t do anyone (or anything) much good if it’s nothing but a sea of brome grass. True conservation lies in improving these acres after they’ve been conserved — raising the quality to match the quantity. Read "MAINTAINING PUBLIC LANDS QUALITY AND QUANTITY: WHY HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS LAND ACQUISITION" at the link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Maintaining-Public-Lands-Quality-and-Quantity.aspx

COMMON SENSE IN THE COLD: DVM JAY BREKKE ON TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR BIRD DOG ON LATE-SEASON HUNTS. Read the full article at the link below. Topics discussed include: - HOW COLD IS TOO COLD TO BE OUT WITH MY BIRD DOG? - WHAT ARE THE SIGNS MY DOG IS HEADING TOWARD, OR HAS, HYPOTHERMIA? - WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO WARM MY DOG UP? - HOW CAN I PROTECT MY DOG’S PAWS?