Quail management program scheduled May 26 in Roberts County
April 26, 2010
Writer(s):
Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5600,SKledbetter@ag.tamu.edu

Contact(s):Brandon Dukes, 806-868-3191, bkdukes@ag.tamu.edu

MIAMI – Landowners wanting to enhance their quail population and habitat can attend a Quail Management Strategies meeting by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Roberts County on May 26 at the Mesa Vista Ranch north of Miami. "Over the past decade, many things have changed the way we view wildlife and wildlife habitat management," said Brandon Dukes, AgriLife Extension agent for Roberts County.

"We have learned a great deal from research and technologies that have made tracking quail habitat easier," he said. "No doubt we still have much to learn if we want to reverse the downward population trend of quail in Texas."

The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include a free lunch. Those planning to attend should RSVP by May 19 by calling the AgriLife Extension office in Roberts County at 806-868-3191. Three general continuing education units will be offered, Dukes said.

The first portion of the ranch tour will focus on habitat scoring and plant succession. Stops and discussions will include enhancing Conservation Reserve Program land, farmland and native rangeland for quail habitat, as well as using cows as a management tool through prescribed grazing.

The morning tour also will include information on watering and feeding quail and managing predators, Dukes said.

The afternoon session will begin with a look at the plight of the bobwhite quail and wrap up with an extended discussion on future quail management.

Very good info my man!!!

Mesa Vista Ranch north of Miami. TBP?
Should be good one to see from what I have heard.

Mesa Vista is TBP Ranch.

Here is a link for more information on the program.

AgriLife Quail Management Program

We would look forward to seeing all quail enthusiasts at this event!

I would love to see the Mesa Verde.

Thanks much for the program.
Look like it will be excellent.
And big Welcome to THF Brandon.