April 21, 2026 - Richmond, Va. - Quail Forever recently received legislative approval for a new Virginia specialty license plate and is now seeking public support to move the plate into production. To meet requirements, 450 prepaid applications must be submitted before the plate can be issued statewide, with proceeds benefitting early successional quail habitat throughout the state.

The specialty plate, depicting the iconic northern bobwhite quail, early successional habitat, pollinators, and longleaf pine, would provide a new funding stream for quail habitat conservation in Virginia. Of the $25 specialty plate fee, $15 will go directly to Quail Forever’s conservation efforts in the state, supporting habitat projects that benefit northern bobwhite quail and other wildlife.

“Over the past three years, Quail Forever has helped restore and enhance over 17,000 acres of wildlife habitat across Virginia,” said Quail Forever Virginia State Coordinator, Alison Menefee. “We are excited about the opportunity this license plate provides, as every plate purchased is an investment into Virginia’s native landscapes and the future of our quail populations and countless other wildlife species across the state.”

Quail Forever in Virginia plans to promote the plate over the next nine months to reach the pre-sale requirement. Pre-sale applications, available in both digital and paper formats, must be completed, signed, and submitted by December 31, 2026. Supporters interested in reserving a plate can complete a pre-sale application before the December deadline. Quail Forever extends its sincere thanks to Virginia Delegate Hyland Fowler for championing this initiative and his role in helping bring the plate to fruition.

For more information or to access the pre-sale application, click here.

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 560,000 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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