Organizations will work in tandem to support habitat conservation
St. Paul Minn. – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce Boyt Harness Company and Mud River as a new national sponsor. The partnership provides the leader in unmatched, durable products for hunters, shooters, and sporting dogs with the opportunity to contribute to the mission of America's leading upland habitat conservation group, while gaining access to the largest community of pheasant and quail hunters in the United States.
"Boyt and Mud River have long been a supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, and we're elated to take that partnership to the next level by welcoming them as a national sponsor of The Habitat Organization," said Chris Kalis, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's vice president of corporate partnerships. "We look forward to sharing their incredible product selection with more than 560,000 members, supporters and partners while working together to conserve upland landscapes."
The three-year partnership lands just as Boyt celebrates 125 years in business. Over that time, they've developed top of the line products integral to upland hunters across the nation — including gun cases, premium upland boots and footwear, performance driven dog products and technical shooting apparel.
"Over the years, we've been proud to support Pheasants Forever's mission through a partnership rooted in conservation, access, and preserving the traditions that define our sporting heritage. From attending one of the organization's first national meetings at the Outdoor Writers Association of America Convention in Wichita, Kansas, to the early days of Rooster Tales in 1983, it's been incredible to watch the organization grow into one of the nation's leading conservation organizations," said Tony Caligiuri, president of Boyt Harness Company. "As an Iowa-based company, there's a natural connection between what Pheasants Forever does in the field and what Boyt builds for it. We're especially proud to deepen this partnership by supporting chapters and members and working together to preserve the future of upland hunting."
"My relationship with Pheasants Forever began in 1993 when I served as treasurer of the Iowa Capitol Chapter committee," said Curt Borcherding, CFO for Boyt Harness Company. "After more than three decades, it's incredibly rewarding to see that relationship come full circle as Boyt expands its support of an organization that has meant so much to me. We are thrilled for the opportunity to strengthen our commitment to the mission of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever."
In addition to print advertising, the following highlights key components to the relationship between Boyt/Mud River and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever:
- National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic – Boyt and Mud River will be recognized as a gold sponsor at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, coming to Omaha, Nebraska, on March 5-7, 2027.
- Video collaboration – Boyt and Mud River will collaborate with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever video projects, with a focus on authentic, mission-driven concepts.
- Chapter Pass-Through Program – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever will actively engage Boyt and Mud River at the grassroots level through its extensive network of chapter banquet events. This chapter banquet program provides Boyt and Mud River with visibility among chapter leaders and event attendees—reaching an audience of over 350,000 people annually— while supporting chapters in raising funds for local habitat conservation efforts.
About Boyt Harness Company: For over 125 years, Boyt Harness Company has set the standard in high-quality, lifetime-guaranteed firearm storage, sporting gear, and outdoor accessories. Founded in 1901 as a small Iowa-based harness shop, Boyt quickly evolved to support American war efforts in both World Wars, manufacturing holsters, saddles, and military gear. In the post-war years, Boyt shifted its focus to sporting goods, introducing premium gun cases, hunting apparel, and shooting accessories that have become trusted by generations of hunters, shooters, sporting dog enthusiasts, and outdoor professionals.
Today, Boyt Harness Company's family of brands—including Boyt, Gokey, Mud River, Bob Allen, and Super Sling—continues to embody a legacy of craftsmanship, durability, and innovation. With a commitment to lifetime-guaranteed quality, Boyt remains dedicated to providing rugged, dependable gear designed to withstand the most demanding conditions. For more information visit www.boytharness.com.
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.