It takes robust public funding and sound conservation policy to shape the framework for quality habitat and create access for hunting. Learn more about how Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever’s (QF) dedicated Government Affairs team works across America to secure public policies, programs, and funding that benefit the uplands.
Federal and state policy decisions are made every day that impact upland birds and habitat—as well as access and opportunity for upland hunters. It is critical that Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Government Affairs team and grassroots advocates lead the way in Washington D.C. and state capitals across America to secure funding for programs and enact policies that benefit the uplands.
Thank you to our chapters, volunteers, and members for the generous grassroots and Legislative Action Fund (LAF) support that makes this advocacy work possible. To directly support our efforts to put more birds in the air and boots on the ground through advocacy, please consider making a financial contribution.
PF & QF’s Government Affairs team engages in advocacy at both the federal and state levels, guided by a simple test: Does a policy conserve habitat, create opportunity for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, rely on the best available science, and strengthen the chapter network that makes our mission possible? Learn more about our advocacy priorities here.
Visit our primary tool for grassroots advocacy. Through PF & QF’s Upland Action Center, you can engage in current federal or state-specific campaigns by contacting your legislators and stay up to date by signing up for LAF On Point, PF & QF’s advocacy newsletter. Make your voice heard for upland conservation efforts!
The Upland Caucus is an exclusive network of grassroots conservation leaders representing PF & QF chapters from across the country. Comprised of the top-contributing chapters to the Legislative Action Fund from each of our 26-chapter regions, the Caucus brings together dedicated advocates to help shape policies that benefit upland wildlife, their habitats, and the future of hunting.
What’s new in advocacy? Read more here about the latest news and announcements and sign up to receive future updates.
For more information about getting involved with advocacy, contact a Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Government Affairs employee at advocacy@pheasantsforever.org.
Tim Caughran, Director of Federal Partnerships
Swanny Evans, Director of Government Affairs (State Affairs & Grassroots)
Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs (Federal Affairs)
Ariel Wiegard, Vice President of Government Affairs
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