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Mesquite encroachment is a persistent issue for landowners, particularly around roads, fences, livestock pens, and other vital infrastructure. One of the most practical and cost-effective ways to manage small mesquite…
The Rolling Plains remain one of Texas’ last refuges for wild bobwhite and scaled quail, yet even our strongholds aren’t immune to fragmentation. Over the past century, much of the…
We’ve wrapped up our spring call counts for the year at the Research Ranch. Surveys began in mid-May and concluded in early July. Heading into spring, I had some concerns…
Podcasts - Dr. Dale on Quail Technical assistance for quail managers comes in many forms. Some “talk a good game” while others deliver the goods. Join Dr. Dale and his…
The 2024/2025 quail hunting season marked a significant step forward in understanding parasite dynamics in wild bobwhite populations, thanks to a collaborative study between the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation…
The leaf-spray, or high-volume foliar spray method, is ideal for treating mesquites that are less than 8 feet tall and have multiple stems at ground level. This technique works best…
Each year across the Rolling Plains, quail populations face a range of environmental challenges—but one of the most destructive and often overlooked are hailstorms. While spring and summer rains are…
