October 1, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are calling on Congress to quickly pass a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government as soon as possible. A continuing resolution would extend funding at the currently appropriated levels and allow all government offices to reopen and services to resume.
“Without action to keep the federal government and its myriad programs operational, we will see widespread impacts for our fellow citizens,” said Ariel Wiegard, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s vice president of government affairs. “If this shutdown continues, nationwide conservation delivery and wildfire suppression efforts will grind to a halt, the payments and technical assistance relied on by farmers and ranchers will be delayed, and hunters risk losing access and recreational opportunities on public lands just as fall arrives. We urge Congress to work swiftly to pass a continuing resolution and reopen the federal government.”
About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 500,000 members, supporters and partners is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent — the only national conservation organization that operates through this grassroots structure. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,000 habitat projects benefiting 31 million acres.
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