Populations remain low this year, especially in western parts of the state. But there are glimmers of hope in areas of land management practices.
A brutal winter combined with a mediocre nesting season means Iowa quail hunters will need to put in some extra steps for their birds this fall.
Severe winter temperatures were for Magnolia State quail, but timely rains might have produced healthier cover and food sources for those broods surviving the ice storm.
Better weather and habitat management on public lands should yield positive results for bobwhite hunters of The Bluegrass State.
Georgia quail hunters should see average to above-average survival rates for the 2021 fall season on well-managed habitat.
Bird hunters in The Sunshine State should continue to see healthy bobwhite quail populations because of the extensive work done by dedicated landowners and Quail Forever chapters.
