Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Promote Sarah Mills to CHRO Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have announced the promotion of Sarah Mills, SHRM-CP to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Mills will continue to oversee all HR functions for the organization while fostering a thriving organizational culture amongst its employees. “Sarah first came to The Habitat Organization in 2018 and made an immediate impact within the ranks of our teams via engagement surveys, best management practices for a growing team, and improving several key internal programs,” said Marilyn Vetter, president and CEO of PF & QF. “Her efforts have helped transform Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever into a nationally recognized workplace where we continue to attract top-level talent. Sarah will excel in her new role and will continue to develop our team, which in turn helps us deliver our habitat mission.” Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/gVHR4yEF

Got Western Wanderlust? This week’s episode of “On the Wing Podcast covers PF & QF’s habitat work across eleven states in the Western U.S. and the 26 different species of upland birds living there. Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4mtKr1d “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Applaud Introduction of CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are proud to support the bipartisan CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act. This bill was introduced by U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who are members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senators Thune and Klobuchar also serve in their respective roles as Senate Majority Leader and Ranking Member of the Committee. The bill expands upon legislation introduced in the previous Congress to strengthen the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s most effective tools for improving wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health on private lands, and is a vital part of the farm safety net,” said Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “The CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act will make this critical program work better for farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and wildlife. PF & QF are grateful to Majority Leader Thune, Ranking Member Klobuchar, Senator Moran and Senator Smith for their continued leadership in strengthening CRP and ensuring it remains a cornerstone of private lands conservation.” Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/g24wg6Mz

Former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik to Lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever would like to congratulate former Wyoming Game and Fish director Brian Nesvik on becoming the new director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Nesvik was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this afternoon. He was nominated for the position by President Trump on February 12 and will now play a crucial role in the conservation and management of our nation’s wildlife and natural resources. To read more about Brian and his critical role visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/gugJxeJg #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Thanks to General Mills , Walmart , and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for being partners in our wildlife habitat conservation mission.

New On the Wing Podcast: Counting Pheasants and Exploring Season Changes with Minnesota DNR Host Bob St. Pierre visits with Dave Trauba, leader of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife, about the logistics behind the state agency’s annual August roadside counts and how data from that survey is used within the agency. Trauba also talks about the state’s “Pheasant Action Plan” and shares the agency’s interest in soliciting hunter input around extending the season into January and changing the 9am daily start time. Listen today at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/41ge2mx “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization

Corridors in the Corn // Prairie Strips Stitch Habitat Back Together Rows of corn and soybeans stretch across the Midwest like a sprawling sea – a monoculture of crops that leaves little room for wildlife habitat. These crops are the backbone of modern agriculture, but they’ve increasingly pushed species like bobwhite quail to the margins, and, in many instances, erased habitat completely. Yet, amid the monoculture of row crops, prairie strips rise like an oasis of wildflowers and swaying native grasses – bringing balance, connectivity, and beauty to the landscape. Prairie strips are exactly what you might imagine – strips of reconstructed tallgrass prairie in agricultural croplands. This management practice is often used to combat biodiversity loss and environmental damage associated with row-crop agriculture. Prairie strips can provide a myriad of benefits by reducing soil erosion, improving soil and water quality, providing wildlife habitat, and simply adding beauty to the landscape. Read the full story, which originally appeared in the summer Quail Forever Journal here: https://bit.ly/45e2vp9 - Story by Rachel Holt, QF Regional Communications Specialist - Photos Courtesy of Iowa State University STRIPS Program #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Introducing the Passalacqua Wine + Quail Forever Collaboration Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks for a conversation with Jason Passalacqua, owner of Passalacqua Winery, and Jessica Boone, Passalacqua's winemaker. This episode celebrates a new collaboration between Quail Forever and Passalacqua introducing a Quail Forever Pinot Noir and a Quail Forever Fiano. A portion of the sale from each of these wines will go to QF's wildlife habitat conservation mission. Listen at https://lnkd.in/gA688kH9 w/ Jason Passalacqua

On this week's episode of “On the Wing Podcast” host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Vice President of Marketing Andrew Vavra and Praedictix meteorologist Todd Nelson. The conversation covers the intersection between weather, upland habitat, pheasants, and quail. Vavra kicks off the discussion with an overview of his experiences with bird dogs, including the recent adoption of a started German wirehaired pointer named Merle. The episode also reviews the three-year process undertaken by PF & QF to update the organization’s brand identity and logos. Listen to this episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/3TIW4Fm “On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan #pheasantsforever #quailforever #onthewingpodcast

Pheasants Forever and Partners Dedicate 1,300-Acre Carp Swamp WMA Addition Officials, supporters and area residents recently gathered to dedicate the Paschke Family Tract addition to the Carp Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 1,300-acre property was purchased by Pheasants Forever (PF) through the Build a Wildlife Area® program and was recently conveyed to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources “In terms of total acres this is one of the larger projects we’ve ever done,” said Sabin Adams, PF’s Minnesota state coordinator. “It’s an amazing property that will support important species and provide recreation opportunities for the public, fitting squarely within our mission of public lands acquisition.” “It's truly amazing what can be accomplished when people are committed and dedicated to a cause. Take that commitment and add in some strong partnerships, and we have the Paschke Tract. This was really a great day,” said Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society President, Mike Chalich. Pheasants Forever will be working with the DNR to restore 27 acres of existing cropland to a diverse mix of grasses and forbs on the north unit this summer. During the winter, plans are to remove 622 acres of brush over both the north and south units of the acquisition. Some of the cut brush will be used to fill approximately 2,000 feet of ditching. #pheasantsforever #thehabitatorganization