Three New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists added in Missouri
Bill White Additions bring Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist total to six for the “Show-Me” state The Missouri Department of Conservation and its partners announce the
November 6, 2012
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Take a youth quail or pheasant hunting
Jeff Powelson, Private Land Conservationist Late October/early November bring the beginning of several special opportunities for experienced hunters to mentor the younger generation. Late
October 26, 2012
Shell’s Covert: Fall Landowner Management Tips
Property assessment is critical to success in wildlife management. And your best bet is to always contact a wildlife biologist, preferably one who is knowledgeable
October 9, 2012
Drought and the 2012 Quail Season Outlook
Max Alleger Take a quick look at how the drought has affected quail habitat and numbers. Drought conditions rightfully dominated small-talk throughout the long
October 5, 2012
Got Quail, Pheasant or Turkey?
Travis Dinsdale, Area Biologist, St. Joseph How many quail, pheasant, and turkey broods have you seen and in which counties? I’ve heard several good reports
August 25, 2012
Teachable Moment: Time is Now for ‘Naturally Drought-Proof Pastures’ to Reconnect Cows, Quail
“This is a chance to make things better.” — Hardware-store wisdom following a tornado touch-down near Ward, AR, February, 2001 Landscape-scale habitat restoration
July 24, 2012
DIY Quail Management: Thickets
“You have to learn to love the training, make friends with the training.” I got to know more about quail by learning to trap them
July 10, 2012
Doing What Needs Doing
It’s more important to do what needs doing, rather than just doing what’s easy. — Dr. Guy Baldassarre, undergraduate professor/mentor at Auburn, reacting to one
July 9, 2012
Seeking Quail Leadership… And Finding the Latest Example in Texas
Nature abhors a vacuum. –Ancient proverb, variously attributed to Aristotle, Rabelais, Descartes or Spinoza I frequently assert the need for greater leadership in the
June 12, 2012
A Place for Everyone on the Quail Team … Even Owners of Small Properties
Friday, June 8 — I heard 14 quail on my quail route this morning, 5 at one stop. I had a landowner call me on
June 11, 2012
