Our Mission

Texas Pheasants & Quail Forever's mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. Our unique model ensures that every dollar we raise locally stays local to fund projects right here in Texas.

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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. Habitat is what supports 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.

Habitat Improvements

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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, while the Public Access To Habitat (PATH) initiative partners with private landowners to secure short- and long-term public hunting access through financial incentives.

While BAWA & PATH have not yet reached Texas, we are committed to bringing these programs here. We need your help to show state support and locate suitable lands so we can expand our legacy of public access and conservation in the Lone Star State.

Visit our Programs page to learn more

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Education

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s education mission is to foster an informed public that understands and supports wildlife habitat conservation, recognizing its crucial benefits to clean water, clean air, soil protection, and a healthy environment. The organization achieves this through specific initiatives, such as the Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program and Milkweed in the Classroom, which are designed to engage and educate future conservationists.

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Conservation Advocacy

It takes good habitat to produce abundant wildlife and opportunities to hunt—but it also takes robust public funding and sound conservation policy to shape that habitat and create access for hunting. That’s why PF/QF’s dedicated Government Affairs team works in Washington D.C. and state capitols across America to secure funding for programs and enact policies that benefit the uplands

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)