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PODCAST EP. 370: Pollinators, Quail, and Wild Foods from the Desert
As Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever celebrate Grasslands Week and Pollinator Week, this conversation explores the critical relationship between healthy habitat, thriving pollinator populations, and strong upland bird numbers.
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PODCAST EP. 369: Biology of Nesting Season for Pheasants, Quail, and Prairie Grouse
It's "Hatch Week" at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, so it's cause for celebration. In fact, peak hatch is happening now and understanding it can make you a better upland hunter.
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Setting the Table
Most habitat projects don’t fail at planting; they fail before the seed ever hits the ground. The starting line is site preparation.
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PODCAST EP. 368: The Role of Bird Dogs in the Future of Hunting and Conservation
The connection between a bird dog and a hunter may be one of conservation's most powerful forces.
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PODCAST EP. 367: Arizona Quail Initiative is Shaping Future of Habitat, Access, Hunting
Monsoon rains, desert grasslands, and wild coveys collide in Arizona's ambitious quail restoration effort.
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PODCAST EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.
Washington, D.C. can feel a long way from pheasant country, quail habitat, and working farms, but the decisions made there shape the future of upland hunting across America.
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PODCAST EP. 365: Trading Habitat Help for Hunting Access
Better habitat means better hunting. That's not a surprising statement. What may surprise folks is how much sweat equity it takes to turn average habitat into elite upland habitat.
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PODCAST EP. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife
Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what's possible when habitat work meets community grit.
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Managing Habitat with Purpose
Habitat management often starts with action. Fire up the drip torch. Start the chainsaw. Fill the sprayer.
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Sparks of Change
In Utah, a unique alliance between a utility company and conservation groups is proving that protecting power lines, wildlife habitat, and rural communities can be the same job.
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Hands-On Habitat 2026
At Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, habitat has always been the mission. But Hands-On Habitat Month is where that mission hits the ground in a big way.
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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Applaud House Farm Bill Passage, Urge Senate Action
Legislation would reauthorize CRP and improve conservation programs.
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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Applaud NRCS Investment in Hunting Access on Private Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of $52 million to increase hunting and fishing access through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP), the only federal program dedicated to enhancing recreational opportunities on private lands.
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Bringing Back the Water
Out in southwestern Idaho, on the dry, rolling sagebrush rangelands near Marsing, a profound shift is happening with water.
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DIY Tips for Knocking Back Woody Invasives
Stopping woody encroachment from invasive species and aggressive native species requires thoughtful planning and consistency. Here are a few things landowners can do to control these woody pests this spring.
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Bill Passes to Bring Conservation Funding, New Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever License Plates to Kansas
Drivers can represent The Habitat Organization with new specialty plates featuring upland game birds.