Our Mission

Texas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, conservation advocacy, public access, and engage/education. Together, these four strategic priorities form the pillars of our organization. While our Texas Conservation Operations Staff travels all over the state to perform habitat restoration, our chapters, volunteers, and members remain the heart and soul of this mission. Whether connecting biologists to landowners, hosting Hands-on Habitat community events, or running fundraising banquets, these four priorities drive everything we do.

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Two factors affect quail populations above all others: habitat and weather. While we can’t control the weather, we can influence the quality and quantity of upland habitat in order to support long-term strong and healthy quail populations. 

If you’re a landowner seeking information on how to optimize habitat on your property, view our staff page, or contact us.

#1 Habitat Improvements

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#2 Conservation Advocacy

It takes healthy habitat to amplify abundant wildlife populations. It also takes robust public funding and sound conservation policy to restore that habitat and protect these ecosystems for the future. That’s why PF/QF’s dedicated Government Affairs team works in Washington D.C. and state capitols across America: to secure vital funding for conservation programs and enact policies that benefit the uplands, our native grasslands, and the wildlife that depends on them.

PF/QF Government Affairs Staff:

Ariel Wiegard, Vice President of Government Affairs

Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs (Federal)

Tim Caughran, Director of Federal Partnerships

Swanny Evans, Director of Government Affairs (State)

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Public Access

The Build a Wildlife Area® (BAWA) program focuses on permanently acquiring, restoring, and opening critical habitat to public recreation and conservation.

While BAWA has not yet reached Texas, we are committed to bringing this program to the Lone Star State. We need your help to demonstrate state support and locate suitable lands so we can expand our legacy of public access and habitat conservation across Texas.

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Engagement & Education

Fostering an informed public that understands and supports wildlife habitat conservation is essential; especially recognizing its crucial benefits to clean water, clean air, healthy soil, and vibrant ecosystems.

Our staff actively engages schools, summer camps, and landowner seminars to spread this message to every corner of Texas. Our local chapters echo this commitment by leading targeted initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists, including:

  • Hands-on Habitat Field Days: Providing communities with real, on-the-ground restoration experience.

  • Youth Hunts: Mentoring young outdoor enthusiasts in safe, ethical hunting and wildlife stewardship.

  • Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program: Educating communities on native pollinators and planting essential habitat.

  • Milkweed in the Classroom: Bringing hands-on conservation lessons directly to students.

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