Ultimate Quail Hunting News

Upland Game Seasons Open With Good Bird Counts - Sep. 13, 2010
Sage-grouse, chukar, quail, and gray partridge hunting in Idaho opens Saturday, September 18, with some good chukar counts.

Upland Game Clinic to be Offered in Southern California - Aug. 31, 2010
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will hold an upland game hunting clinic Sept. 25 at Peace Valley near Lebec in Southern California.

NWTF Signs Memorandum of Agreement for Quail Habitat Recovery - Jul. 23, 2010
The National Wild Turkey Federation joined with 14 other conservation organizations of the Georgia Bobwhite Technical Team, by recently signing a Memorandum of Agreement committing to the recovery of bobwhite quail and other early successional habitat dependent species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. More than four million acres of habitat must be enhanced across Georgia's landscape to achieve Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) recovery goals.

Ruffed Grouse Counts Down After 2009 Peak - Jun. 28, 2010
Minnesotas ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were significantly lower than last year across most of their range, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Missouri River Valley on the Rise to Help Quail - Jun. 18, 2010
Quail enthusiasts from Missouri's Franklin and Warren Counties have started the Missouri River Valley Chapter of Quail Forever. The group is focused on improving area habitat for quail and has identified a four-pronged strategy for accomplishing their chapter's goals.

Quail Forever Applauds USDA Action Aimed Toward Fulfilling 32 Million CRP Acres - Jun. 10, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the final draft of a new crop insurance agreement, announcing $6 billion in savings has been created through this action. Pheasants Forever is pleased that one third of these savings will be invested in Farm Bill programs, including increasing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage to the maximum authorized level of 32 million acres nationwide.

Quail Forever Stays Focused on the Forever - Jun. 02, 2010
The 2010 Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Focus on Forever Conference is scheduled for July 23rd through 25th at the Demmer Shooting Sports Education and Training Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. A "train the trainer" conference, Focus on Forever is designed for the organization's chapter members, natural resources agency staff, and members of the public passionate about introducing youth and their families to America's outdoor traditions and wildlife conservation ethics.

Quail Forever Leads the Way for CRP & Bobwhites in Washington, D.C. - Jun. 01, 2010
Quail Forever plans to hold a series of meetings with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and elected officials in Washington, D.C. during the week of June 14th. The catalyst for the visit is to strengthen the implementation of thinning and burning practices as landowners attempt to manage their Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands for quail habitat. Joining Quail Forever for the visit will be representatives of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Tall Timbers, and Covey Rise.

Starting a Local Quail Forever Chapter - Mar. 31, 2010
How is a chapter formed? Chapters are formed by committed groups that have an interest in seeing upland wildlife habitat improved. After initial consultation with Quail Forever, a group generates interest in an organizational meeting for their area through publicity and talking with associates and community leaders.

Iowa Receives an Additional 10,500 CRP Acres to Benefit Bobwhite Quail and Other Upland Birds - Mar. 16, 2010
DES MOINES - Iowa producers can enroll up to 10,500 additional acres of cropland into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to benefit upland game birds and other small birds.