HU 100 Introduction to PF, QF, and Habitat University

Welcome to HU 100 Introduction to PF, QF, and Habitat University! Throughout this coursework, you will learn valuable skills to enhance your skills as a private lands conservationist. This course was developed by Drew Larsen with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

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HU 101a Common Private Lands Conservation Programs

Welcome to course HU 101a Common Private Lands Conservation Programs. This course will review many of the programs made available within Private Lands Conservation. This course was developed by Haley Lockard with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes

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HU 101b ACEP/WRE

Welcome to course HU101b ACEP/WRE. This course is a continuation of the Common Private Lands Conservation Programs course (HU 101a). Within this course, you will learn more about the Wetland Reserve Easement Program and how to help landowners understand the process. This course was developed by the Missouri state team of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

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HU 102 Agri-Conservation Economics

Welcome to course HU102 Agri-Conservation Economics. This course was developed by Dallas Glazik with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

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HU 103 Field Work Safety

Welcome to course HU103 Safety in the Field. This course provides training on basic safety procedures to consider when conducting field work. This course was developed by Kaitlyn Yoder of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

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HU 104 Primer to Agricultural Commodities

Welcome to course HU 104 Primer to Agricultural Commodities. This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of major agricultural commodities—including corn, soybeans, & wheat—and their historical role in shaping working landscapes. This course explores how commodity markets, production systems, and policy influence land use decisions. Participants will gain insights to better engage with producers, identify opportunities for conservation integration, and navigate the intersection of agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This course was developed by Scott Stipetich of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 20 minutes

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HU 105 Basic Principles of Habitat Management

Welcome to course HU105 Basic Principles of Habitat Management. This course is the first of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basic principles behind habitat management will be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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HU 106 Tools of Habitat Management: Prescribed Fire

Welcome to course HU106 Tools of Habitat Management: Prescribed Fire. This course is the second of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basics of using prescribed fire as a habitat management tool will be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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HU 107 Tools for Habitat Management: Mechanical Treatments

Welcome to course HU107 Tools of Habitat Management: Mechanical Treatments. This course is the third of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basics of using mechanical treatments as a habitat management tool will be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

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HU 108 Tools of Habitat Management: Chemical Treatments

Welcome to course HU108 Tools of Habitat Management: Chemical Treatments. This course is the fourth of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basics of using chemical treatments as a habitat management tool will be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 109 Tools of Habitat Management: Grazing

Welcome to course HU109 Tools of Habitat Management: Grazing. This course is the fifth of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basics of using grazing as a management tool with be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 40 minutes

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HU 110 Tools of Habitat Management: Terrestrial Invasive Species

Welcome to course HU110 Tools of Habitat Management: Terrestrial Invasive Species. This course is the sixth of a series of 6 habitat management learning courses. The basics of managing terrestrial invasive species will be discussed within this curriculum. This course was developed by Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 111 Personal Safety: Field and Landowner Visits

Welcome to course HU118 Personal Safety for Field and Landowner visits. This presentation is intended for all Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever staff with an emphasis on field positions. Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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HU 112 Introduction to Site Preparation

Welcome to course HU 112 Introduction to site preparation. This course is meant to cover some of the basic principles of site preparation to be utilized by a conservation planner as they plan habitat projects. Many of the principles and methods discussed in this course will have more in depth courses offered in the future. This course was developed by Aaron Kuehl, Laura Newberg, and Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 20 minutes

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HU 113 What is a Private Lands Wildlife Biologist?

Welcome to course 'HU 113 What is a Private Lands Wildlife Biologist?'. This course is designed to help define what it means to be a Private Lands Wildlife Biologist. This course was developed by Cody Rolfes. Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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HU 114 Introduction to Conservation Seed Mixes

Welcome to course HU 114 Introduction to Conservation Seed Mixes. This course introduces the concept of conservation seed mixes. This course was curated by Karin Jokela, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society. Karin is also a Partner Biologist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service based within Minnesota. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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HU 115 Introduction to Livestock and Grazing Operations

Welcome to course HU115 Introduction to Livestock and Grazing Operations. This curriculum will take you through an introduction to managing grasslands. This course was developed by Nate Case of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 40 minutes

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HU 116 Introduction to Forest Stand Improvement

Welcome to course HU116 Introduction to Forest Stand Improvement. This course was developed by Kris Oja with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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HU 117 Introduction to Wildlife Herbicides

Welcome to course HU 117: Introduction to Wildlife Herbicides. This course has been created in conjunction with Tim Fredricks and Paul Ratliff from Bayer Crop Science from publicly available information on the topics. Bayer Crop Science is a conservation partner with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever working together on their Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 118 Specialized Habitat Equipment

Welcome to course HU118 Specialized Habitat Equipment. This course will review some basic equipment, with additional resources at the end. This course was developed with the help of Kaitlyn Yoder, Matt Rasmussen, Laura Newberg, and Jonathan Eerkes of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

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HU 119 Communicating with Partners in the Office

Welcome to HU119 Communicating with Partners in the Office. This course reviews what good communication with partners should look like. This communication review is for office setting interactions. This course was developed by Haley Lockard of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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HU 120 Working with Landowners - Outreach Events

Welcome to course HU120 Working with Landowners - Outreach Event. This is course is a step by step guide to working with landowners. This course was developed by Abby-Gayle Prieur of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 20 minutes

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HU 121 Introduction to Independent Work

Welcome to course HU121 Introduction to Independent Work. This course was developed by Kelly Robeck with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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HU 122 NRCS and FSA Working Together - How PF/QF Fits In.

Welcome to HU122 NRCS and FSA Working Together - How PF/QF Fits in. This course offers a brief history of NRCS and FSA and how PF/QF works with them to help landowners with habitat projects. This course was developed by Joe Mayrose and Haley Lockard of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 10 minutes

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HU 123 Introduction to Seeding Considerations and Methods for Native and Food Plot Seed Mixes

Welcome to course HU123 Introduction to Seeding Considerations and Methods for Native and Food Plot Seed Mixes. This course has been developed by Brandon Beltz with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Seed Team. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 124 Pheasant Biology 101

Welcome to course HU124 Pheasant Biology 101. This course offers the basic concepts of pheasant biology including distribution and abundance, life history, demography, and habitat needs and management. This course was developed by Scott Taylor of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 125 Quail Biology 101

Welcome to course HU125 Quail Biology 101. This session focuses on the Northern Bobwhite Quail and its basic biology. Topics covered include species overview across its range, population trends in different areas of the country, bobwhite quail mating strategies, nesting success, and annual survival. This course was made possible by Working Lands for Wildlife, Ciera Garner with Quail Forever, and James Martin with the University of Georgia. Estimated Time of Complete: 1 hour 15 minutes

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HU 126 Management Plan Writing

Welcome to course HU126 Management Plan Writing. This course has been developed by John Mark Curtis with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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NRCS FOTG and Climate Smart Practices

Welcome to course NRCS FOTG and Climate Smart Practices. This course offers a brief overview of the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, it's 5 sections, and Climate Smart Practices. This course was developed by Jake Swafford of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

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HU 136 Conservation Crop Rotations

Welcome to course HU 136 Conservation Crop Rotations. This course will take you through the financial aspects of growing crops as well as the environmental impacts seen while rotating crops. This course was created by Johnny Behrendt with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

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HU 127 Meeting Landowner Expectations

Welcome to course HU 127 Meeting Landowner Expectations. This course will walk you through several scenarios. This course was created by Stephanie Berry with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 20 Minutes

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HU 128 Strategies for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Welcome to course HU 128 Strategies for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters. This course has been created by Kayley Kuck with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Throughout this course you will find tips and tricks for improving your resume and coverletters. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 129 Native Habitat Evaluation

Welcome to Native Habitat Evaluation: Viewing Properties Through the Correct Lens. This course will provide an introductory process of Habitat Evaluation and how to apply them on the landscape. This course was created by Alex Tamboli with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 25 minutes

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HU 130 Making Effective Maps

Welcome to course HU 130 Making Effective Maps. This curriculum will cover good mapping principles, mapping with Google Earth Pro, and mobile mapping with OnX, Google My Maps, and Avenza Maps. This course has been created by Jonathan Eerkes and Aaron Wilson of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes

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HU 131 Continuous Living Cover 101

Welcome to HU 131 Continuous Living Cover 101. This course will introduce you to the concept of Continuous Living Cover or CLC. We will describe five basic strategies to achieve CLC and the economic and environmental benefits they provide, with on-farm examples. This course will also cover how to talk with farmers and support them in choosing and implementing CLC strategies. Throughout the course, we'll make recommendations on where to find more information. Most links will be found in the associated CLC resource list rather than directly in the course so we can keep resources up to date. This course was created by Green Lands Blue Waters and partners. Estimated Time to Complete: 3 hours

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HU 132 How to Read a Seed Tag

Welcome to How to Read a Seed Tag. This course will review essential seed tag interpretation topics to help you understand, calculate, and utilize the information found on a seed tag. This course was created by Aaron Kuehl with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 133 Establishing Grassland and Pollinator Habitat

Welcome to course HU 133 Establishing Grassland and Pollinator Habitat. This course has been created by Mike Retterer with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 134 Beneficial Insects Habitat Monitoring Guide

Welcome to course HU 134 Beneficial Insects Habitat Monitoring Guide. This course will walk you through some basics and how to complete assessments on land for beneficial insects. This course has been created by Sarah Nizzi with the Xerces Society. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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HU 135 Pollinator Habitat Assessment Guide

Welcome to course HU 135 Pollinator Habitat Assessment Guide. This course will walk you through pollinator assesment guides as well as the Monarch WHEG. This course was created by Sarah Nizzi with Xerces Society. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

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First Year Planner

Habitat University PRO's Spring 2026 Semester. This semester releases our First Year Planner curriculum.

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Private Lands Biologist I

Habitat University PRO's Winter 2026 Semester. This semester releases our Private Lands Biologist curriculum.

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Private Lands Conservationist

Habitat University PRO's Fall 2025 Semester. This semester releases our Private Lands Conservationist curriculum.

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Private Lands Conservationist Completion Guide

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