Lone Buffalo Chapter of Quail Forever

04/05/2026

Join us for the next Lone Buffalo Chapter of Quail Forever meeting!

🗓 April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Big Buffalo Outfitters

Come connect with fellow conservationists as we recap our recent youth hunt and plan upcoming events, along with discussing habitat initiatives and ways to support upland wildlife.

Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to Quail Forever, all are welcome.

Can’t make it in person? Reach out for a virtual meeting link.

See you there!

03/31/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Specialty Sportswear (Sedalia, MO)

We’re proud to recognize Specialty Sportswear for their generous support of the Lone Buffalo Chapter’s Youth Mentored Hunt!

Thanks to their partnership, every youth participant received a custom embroidered hat—a keepsake that celebrates their experience in the field and their connection to conservation.

Please take a moment to say THANK YOU and give Specialty Sportswear a follow.
Their commitment to community and youth engagement makes events like this possible.

03/31/2026

Big thanks to HuntCord Specialties! 🙌

Every youth participant in The Lone Buffalo Chapter’s Mentored Hunt received a custom whistle lanyard, generously donated by HuntCord. Their support helps us outfit the next generation of upland hunters with pride and purpose.

We’re grateful for their partnership and commitment to youth conservation. Check out their FB page!

03/29/2026

🌟 WOW—What an Incredible Day! 🌟

We’re still buzzing from today’s Mentored Youth Hunt. The excitement, the learning, the confidence these kids gained—it was something special.

This year, we featured FIVE incredible learning stations, giving every youth hands‑on experience:

- Hunter Education safety fundamentals
- Trap Shooting to build skill and confidence
- MDC K‑9 Demonstration featuring “Chuck,” the German Shorthaired Pointer, showing off obedience, tracking, and real conservation work
- Habitat Education on quail, native plants, and conservation practices
- Field Hunt with mentors guiding each step

To our generous sponsors and participants, thank you for making this possible.

To our volunteers, whose passion for conservation and mentorship fuels everything we do—THANK YOU for investing your time, heart, and expertise into the next generation.

To the guardians who encouraged their youth to participate—your support and willingness to get these kids outdoors made today truly meaningful. We’re grateful for you.

As you enjoy the photos from today, please like and share to help spread the word.
If you spot someone you know, tag them so they can celebrate the moment too!

What a day. What a community. What a future we’re building together.

03/21/2026

Last call, procrastinators 📣

Today is the FINAL day to register for the FREE youth learn-to-hunt event.

No cost. Fresh air. Skills they’ll actually use.

Sign up now… or prepare to hear “there’s nothing to do” all weekend 😅

Youth hunters are getting the ultimate spring kickoff in Stover! 🌾

The Lone Buffalo Chapter of QF is hosting a FREE Learn to Hunt Day for ages 11–15 at Big Buffalo Outfitters — and it’s packed.

Clay target shooting with an instructor, quail habitat + native plant lesson, a 3‑bird mentored field hunt, and breakfast and lunch. 👏

Spots are capped at 25, and participants need a Hunter’s Safety number and a guardian with them.
📅 March 28, 2026 — 8:00 AM

Don't wait, this opportunity will be gone in no time.

Pre-Registration Required. Click Here 👉: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/962ee75a-623b-46b2-8633-f96cb2511124

03/19/2026

😬Oops — our bad! We learned that one of our registration links wasn’t working earlier. If you tried to sign your kiddo up and got an error message, everything is fixed now — please try again.
We still have 6 spots remaining, and the free T‑shirt deadline is TOMORROW. Registration will close completely on Saturday, 3/21, and pre‑registration is required. We cannot accept any day‑of entries — we need that lead time to knock the swag bags out of the park and make sure food, ammo, and birds are all properly ordered.

It’s going to be an outstanding day full of fun, learning, and time in the field.

If your kiddo needs Hunter’s Safety, no problem — just be sure to register for both the course and the event (and arrive with the pre‑work completed).

Questions or need help getting registered, just reach out. We’re here to make it easy and get your youth set for a great day outdoors.

🌾 **Important Hunter Education Update!** 🌾
Hunter Education is REQUIRED to participate in the Youth Learn‑to‑Hunt Event — and we’re making it easier than ever by offering a Hunter Ed course on-site the morning of the event!
If your youth still needs Hunter Ed:
➡️ **Two registrations are required** — one for Hunter Ed and one for the Learn‑to‑Hunt event.
Hunter Ed Reg: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216323
Learn To Hunt Reg: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/lone-buffalo-chapter--youth-learn-to-hunt-event/962ee75a-623b-46b2-8633-f96cb2511124
➡️ Pre‑work MUST be completed before arrival. Youth must bring proof of completion to check‑in.
• Option 1: Pick up a free printed student manual, complete it, and bring it with you.
• Option 2: Complete the online course and bring the completion certificate. There is a fee for the online option.
➡️ If pre‑work is not completed before arriving, the youth will be turned away, as there is no time to finish it during the event.
➡️ A passing test score is required to move on to the remainder of the day’s events. For the safety of all participants, Quail Forever requires that youth have their Hunter Education certification before entering the field hunt.
➡️ Once the test is passed and all requirements are met, your child will be issued their Hunter Safety Number the same day!
If your youth already has their Hunter Ed number, nothing changes — they’ll jump right into a full day of:
• Clay target shooting
• Habitat + native plant workshop
• A mentored 3‑bird field hunt
And yes… the participant swag bag and door prizes are back thanks to our generous sponsors.
Let’s get the next generation of upland hunters out in the field. Spots are limited — registration required, submit yours today!

03/19/2026

⏰Don’t let the deadline sneak past like a covey flush — register by Friday to score your free tee! Spots are disappearing fast, and Hunter Safety is included if your youth needs it. Snag your spot today before someone else grabs it!

Link 👉https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/962ee75a-623b-46b2-8633-f96cb2511124

03/15/2026

Big Missouri News!
Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever in Missouri were honored as the Conservation Organization of the Year at the 90th Conservation Federation of Missouri convention!
In FY2025, the team delivered habitat work on 129,228 acres, completed 3,088 site visits, and supported 9,000+ Missourians—from prescribed fire to invasive species control and forest management.

As State Coordinator Andrew White shared, “The real success of our work is measured on the landscape.”

Huge thanks to our chapters, partners, and supporters who make this impact possible. Missouri conservation is strong because of you.

03/13/2026

🌾 **Important Hunter Education Update!** 🌾
Hunter Education is REQUIRED to participate in the Youth Learn‑to‑Hunt Event — and we’re making it easier than ever by offering a Hunter Ed course on-site the morning of the event!
If your youth still needs Hunter Ed:
➡️ **Two registrations are required** — one for Hunter Ed and one for the Learn‑to‑Hunt event.
Hunter Ed Reg: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216323
Learn To Hunt Reg: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/lone-buffalo-chapter--youth-learn-to-hunt-event/962ee75a-623b-46b2-8633-f96cb2511124
➡️ Pre‑work MUST be completed before arrival. Youth must bring proof of completion to check‑in.
• Option 1: Pick up a free printed student manual, complete it, and bring it with you.
• Option 2: Complete the online course and bring the completion certificate. There is a fee for the online option.
➡️ If pre‑work is not completed before arriving, the youth will be turned away, as there is no time to finish it during the event.
➡️ A passing test score is required to move on to the remainder of the day’s events. For the safety of all participants, Quail Forever requires that youth have their Hunter Education certification before entering the field hunt.
➡️ Once the test is passed and all requirements are met, your child will be issued their Hunter Safety Number the same day!
If your youth already has their Hunter Ed number, nothing changes — they’ll jump right into a full day of:
• Clay target shooting
• Habitat + native plant workshop
• A mentored 3‑bird field hunt
And yes… the participant swag bag and door prizes are back thanks to our generous sponsors.
Let’s get the next generation of upland hunters out in the field. Spots are limited — registration required, submit yours today!

03/12/2026

🍀 Youth Hunt Planning Meeting – Join Us! 🍀

We’re getting ready for the Lone Buffalo Chapter Youth Hunt on March 28, and we’d love your help making it a great experience for our young hunters.

📅 March 17 | 6:00 PM
📍 Big Buffalo Outfitters

We’ll be finalizing plans for the hunt, including logistics, volunteer roles, safety, and equipment needs. If you’d like to be part of supporting the next generation of hunters, this is the perfect time to jump in.

Can’t attend in person? No problem. Let us know and we’ll send you a meeting link so you can join virtually.

The Lone Buffalo Chapter is also welcoming new members, so if you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to have you join us.

Let’s work together to make this youth hunt a memorable one!

03/05/2026

A 13-year-old bird dog trainer is funding public access one cookie at a time.
At National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, most conversations revolve around bird dogs, habitat, and the next great upland hunt. This one goes further. Brooke Bartels, a young dog handler deeply involved in NAVHDA International, is turning homemade cookies into real dollars for wildlife habitat and public hunting access.

Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://bit.ly/46JnSjM

“On the Wing Podcast” is proudly fueled by Pro Plan Sporting Dogs

02/26/2026

We still have a few spots remaining!

Youth hunters are getting the ultimate spring kickoff in Stover! 🌾

The Lone Buffalo Chapter of QF is hosting a FREE Learn to Hunt Day for ages 11–15 at Big Buffalo Outfitters — and it’s packed.

Clay target shooting with an instructor, quail habitat + native plant lesson, a 3‑bird mentored field hunt, and breakfast and lunch. 👏

Spots are capped at 25, and participants need a Hunter’s Safety number and a guardian with them.
📅 March 28, 2026 — 8:00 AM

Don't wait, this opportunity will be gone in no time.

Pre-Registration Required. Click Here 👉: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/962ee75a-623b-46b2-8633-f96cb2511124