Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce Laura McIver as a recipient of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation’s Conservation Heritage Award at the recent Call of the Wild Gala. McIver, Oklahoma and Southern Kansas regional representative, co-founded the Central Oklahoma Quail Forever Chapter in 2005 and served as the chapter president for five years. She has been with Quail Forever since 2014 and has started 38 chapters, helped to create and expand wildlife biologist positions in her region and empowered local chapters to invest over one million dollars into habitat projects. Join us in congratulating Laura McIver on her stellar conservation and outreach work. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4m9PmFH

Quail Fact Friday - Montezuma quail (also called Mearns quail) are one of the most unusual members of the New World quail family. Found primarily in Mexico, their range reaches into the mountains of southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and West Texas. Named after the Aztec emperor Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, these birds follow a rhythm unlike other quail species. Males begin calling as early as February or March, but nesting doesn't start until July or August, timed precisely with summer monsoon rains. Their nest is equally distinctive: a domed structure of woven grass with a single side entrance - far more elaborate than most other quail nests. Quail Fact Friday is presented by Irish Setter Boots #quailforever #quailfactfriday

It's banquet season across quail country and you won't want to miss your local QF Chapter Banquet! You can count on a good time, great food, and camaraderie with fellow bird hunters all in the name of conservation. Click the link below to find an event near you. Drop the date and location of your chapter banquet in the comments as well! https://bit.ly/41aQ9wu

One hunter’s relentless quest to chase upland birds across America’s wildest terrain. This conversation dives deep into the reality behind the “upland slam” — not just the birds, but the dogs, the habitat, and the wild game meal at the end of a hunt. Listeners will pick up practical insights on upland bird hunting strategy, from breaking down unfamiliar terrain to identifying productive habitat like timber cuts, chaparral, and sagebrush steppe. There’s a heavy emphasis on how to adapt when things aren’t working, including when to abandon a spot and trust your instincts. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4s4qZu8 “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs