Podcasts - Dr. Dale on Quail Odds are you’ve sat through a meeting on various Farm Bill programs that began to sound like “acronym soup”—EQIP, CRP, GRIP, WHIP, LIP, and…
Quail hunting isn’t merely a sport in Texas—it's a cherished tradition deeply rooted in the state's cultural fabric. Among the custodians of this heritage stands the Rolling Plains Quail Research…
During the first week of May our technicians recorded the first successful nest hatching on the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch for the 2024 season. Fingers crossed this is a…
Our technicians conducted five Spring Cock Call counts during May; an additional 5 will be conducted during June. At this point we’re averaging 7.1 cocks/stop which is reminiscent of 2015.…
Podcasts - Dr. Dale on Quail Join Dr. Dale this month and three special guests as they discuss how quail habitat (and abundance) are impacted by wildfires like those that…
Bobwhite quail are ground-nesting birds, meaning they build their nests on the ground rather than in trees or shrubs. This preference for ground nests shapes their habitat requirements significantly. In…
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…
Podcasts - Dr. Dale on Quail We often speak of “Leopold’s toolbox” and speak often of “axe, plow, cow, and fire,” and how these tools are the basis of our…
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…
Podcasts - Dr. Dale on Quail This month’s guests are brothers Ty and Marc Bartoskewitz. Both are well-grounded in quail management in TX and currently manage ranches in Stephens and…