Kansas City is gearing up to host the Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, a key event in the bird hunting calendar, attracting over 25,000 attendees from across North America. Scheduled from March 7-9, 2025, this bustling convention showcases the vital role of hunter-funded conservation efforts that have improved nearly 30 million acres of wildlife habitat since 1982.
The annual gathering, organized by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, features a variety of activities including expert talks on conservation, a bird dog parade, and displays from over 500 exhibitors. This year, an anticipated $120 million in funding will be committed to conservation missions, highlighting the urgent need for habitat restoration amid the significant decline of bobwhite quail populations, which have dropped by more than 85% since 1966.
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