09/14/2026
Pheasant Hunting Forecast 2026
Pheasants Prove Their Mettle, Should Be a Good Fall
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08/17/2026
Promises on the Horizon
It is time. Prairie grouse seasons loom. Reports are a mixed bag. Birds will fly.
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Shotgun Showcase 2026
08/05/2026
If you follow the latest news in shotguns, you have probably noticed the industry’s shift toward tactical builds and operational gear. In addition, the hunting side of the market has felt stagnant and underwhelming, dominated by budget imports or trivial updates to established platforms. Luckily, 2026 has exceeded my shotgun expectations, and marks a genuine rebound in field gun innovation.
Sporting Dog Shorts - Don't Let Rattlesnakes Derail Your Hunt
09/16/2026
A little knowledge about where rattlesnakes live, when they're active and how dogs respond to them can help keep an unpleasant encounter from ruining an otherwise great day in the field.
Sporting Dog Shorts - Feel Like You Have Too Much Dog?
08/17/2026
I think bird dogs are some of the coolest animals in existence. The best ones will search cover incessantly for a bird that may or may not exist, they'll power through the toughest conditions, they possess unmatched endurance, and generally they will want to do it all over again the next day.
Pheasant Season Starts Now
08/17/2026
5 steps to getting ready for roosters.
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03/17/2026
2026 Quail Forever Farmer of the Year
Teresa Otte passed away in the fall of 2025. Her legacy lives on in the healthy soils she restored, the wildlife habitat she established, and the example she set for farmers across Nebraska and beyond. She will be remembered as a kind soul who loved the land and the animals that live there.
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03/17/2026
2026 Pheasants Forever Farmer of the Year
Pheasants Forever's 2025-2026 Farmer of the Year Award, sponsored by John Deere, is presented to Scott Hauer and the TK and Co LLLP Ranch of Winifred, Montana. The annual award recognizes the innovative use of precision ag technology and utilization of data to identify profitable solutions for agriculture and wildlife on working lands throughout America.
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Recipe: Pheasant Normandy
04/16/2026
Cook Time: 45 mins
This dip is perfect for game day, parties or any special occasion. This dish is crunchy, creamy, sweet with a little spice!
Recipe: Pretzel-Crusted Pheasant Cutlets with Apple-Cream Sauce and Spätzle
03/13/2026
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Flavors of autumn for every season.
Gamebird Gourmet // Pheasant Tacos
09/04/2025
A simple, Mexican style recipe for a twist on your favorite upland game.
Without Bird dogs, would we hunt at all?
For serious upland bird hunters, the idea of hunting pheasants (or any other gamebird for that matter) without a bird dog is a path to frustration, futility and no fun.
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09/16/2026
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances 2026 Farm Bill, Including Conservation Priorities
PF & QF urge bipartisan action this year to strengthen CRP and other voluntary conservation programs
09/15/2026
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Rich Wissink Appointed to National Environmental Education Advisory Council
Inspiring land and wildlife habitat stewardship in future generations of landowners, hunters and outdoor recreationists
09/14/2026
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Celebrate Longstanding Partnership with onX Hunt
A shared commitment to wildlife habitat, public access, and the future of upland hunting
09/08/2026
SoundGear Renews Sponsorship with The Habitat Organization Through 2028
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