SoundGear Renews Sponsorship with The Habitat Organization Through 2028

St. Paul, Minn. – September 8, 2026 –  Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce SoundGear™ as a renewing national sponsor and the organization’s official hearing protection partner. The relationship provides SoundGear with a wide array of opportunities to educate upland hunters about the company’s innovative hearing protection products, while making a financial commitment to wildlife habitat conservation.

“The tones of the uplands are what help transform everyday hunts into lifelong memories; utilizing SoundGear products can protect the hearing of hunters for the long-term while supporting the grassland vistas of pheasant and quail country,” said Chris Kalis, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever vice president of corporate partnerships. “We look forward to continuing a longstanding partnership with SoundGear and providing top-of-the-line hearing protection and enhancement products for our members and supporters.”

From an uplander’s perspective, SoundGear products digitally enhance environmental sounds like wing beats or dogs running through the grass while simultaneously protecting the hearing of hunters and shooters from harmful, high-decibel noises. Likewise, SoundGear’s unique technology provides situational awareness and directionality, allowing users to identify the faintest sounds outdoors. Their innovative line of products provides practical solutions for hunting, racing, competitive shooting, motorsports, law enforcement, construction, industry, concerts, farming, and much more.

"Strong partnerships with industry leaders like Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever allow us to make a greater impact than we could alone," said Michael Scholl, Chief Business Officer at Starkey. "Together, we're helping educate hunters on the importance of hearing protection while supporting conservation efforts that preserve the sights and sounds of America's uplands. We're proud to continue this relationship and serve a community that values both outdoor traditions and long-term hearing health."

SoundGear’s flagship products found at various Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever events throughout the nation include:

• SoundGear Phantom: The world’s first—and still most popular—custom, rechargeable, and Bluetooth® compatible hearing aid and protection device.

• SoundGear Shield: Small, light and ready to take everywhere, SoundGear Shield delivers dynamic digital hearing protection anytime you need it.

In addition to marketing in the Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation, Quail Forever Journal and the organization’s online channels, SoundGear has sponsored the 2026 Shotgun Review and will be featured in several films over the coming year. The company will also be recognized as a sponsor of National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2027 in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 5-7.

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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