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…
JeffreySorelleJune 3, 2024
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.…
JeffreySorelleJune 3, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleMay 21, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleMay 2, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleMay 2, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleApril 19, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleApril 4, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleMarch 12, 2024
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…
JeffreySorelleMarch 1, 2024
