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Quails, small game birds renowned for their resilient nature, face numerous challenges in their habitats, ranging from habitat loss to predation. However, amidst the backdrop of climate change, altering weather patterns could potentially bring about unforeseen advantages for quail populations. As an eternal optimist when it comes to quail, I’d…

I can’t think of a better location than the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch to host the 100th Quail Appreciation Day! A momentous event such as this, deserves to be held at a place whose sole purpose is and I quote “Preserving Texas’ wild quail hunting heritage for this, and…

Dear Quail Community Members, In light of the recent devastating fires that have swept through the Texas Panhandle, we at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragic event. Our hearts go out to the families who have lost their homes,…

We monitor small mammal abundance twice annually (January and June) because our abundance of bobwhites tend to track small mammals very closely. Our technicians set a total of 1,176  Sherman traps across the Ranch for 4 consecutive nights (Jan 10-14) resulting in 4,704 total trap-nights of effort. This surveillance showed…

Are you a new landowner? Have your management practices changed on your property jeopardizing your ability to qualify for an agricultural valuation for ad valorem tax purposes? Then you may qualify for a wildlife tax valuation. Who should attend? Texas landowners interested in wildlife tax valuation for their property. At…

As the end of the Texas quail season came to a close, my thoughts began to shift from bird dogs to our place in the history of quail hunting. Quail hunting in Texas is not merely a recreational activity—it's a tradition deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the state.…

Summarized by Dale Rollins Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation Quail hunters north of Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle enjoyed a good quail season this year. Most of that region had received above average rainfall over the past year, and range conditions were good to excellent. Unfortunately, excellent range conditions…