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.
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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.
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07/17/2026
How my tiny pollinator patch has changed my perspective on grasslands and conservation.
07/13/2026
Kyle Wasson expands habitat in Phillips County Through Pheasants Forever's Montana reseeding program
07/10/2026
Unpacking the Senate Farm Bill Proposal and What It Means for Conservation
06/16/2026
Most habitat projects don’t fail at planting; they fail before the seed ever hits the ground. The starting line is site preparation.
Approachable, delectable, and sharable wild game dishes
Knowledge is power; see what our biologists and trusted sources have to say
Gear up with the best guns for your game!
Important and timely policy updates, how-to habitat advice, and everything in-between
Dedicated training series and compelling stories for centered around our four-legged friends
Where the lifestyle, passion, and support of all things upland game collide
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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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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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!
03/13/2026
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Flavors of autumn for every season.
09/04/2025
A simple, Mexican style recipe for a twist on your favorite upland game.
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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Three exclusive, co-branded apparel drops are planned across the partnership’s first year
07/31/2026
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever support projects across several states
07/07/2026
Enrolled acres benefit America’s wildlife habitat, producers and rural communities.
06/24/2026
Up to $310 million will be made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
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