With the recent outbreaks of avian influenza in waterfowl across the United States as well as heightened attention and concern regarding bobwhite parasites, discussions of disease have been a common topic among hunting parties this season. The following is a brief summary of interpreting disease findings, common diseases of bobwhite, and what a manager can do to mitigate their risks.
Game Birds
Listen to the 2024 edition of Tall Timbers Quail Call
Settle in and listen to an audio version of this year’s Quail Call as well as an in-depth discussion of the 2024 hatch report with Tall Timbers Game Bird Director Dwayne Elmore.
Wild quail hunting safety video
If you are a landowner looking for a simple hunting safety orientation for your guests, or if you have been invited to participate in a southern quail hunt, this video is available to meet your needs. In under eight minutes, we cover the safety basics and common...
The tradeoffs of balancing quail and timber
If the goal is to balance timber, quail, other wildlife and aesthetics, it is worth knowing that there are trade-offs for mixing management strategies.
The influence of extreme weather variability on bobwhite
Bobwhite quail are found throughout a variety of ecosystems in North America. Despite their resilience, they are susceptible to extreme weather variations.
2024 Tall Timbers Regional Hatch Report
The 2024 Tall Timbers Regional Hatch Report is a glimpse at bobwhite quail populations across four study sites. The data is intended to give you a snapshot of the upcoming Fall.
Land Manager Profile: Nonami’s Ray Pearce
Nonami’s manager Ray Pearce has been on the job for more than 30 years. He’s tapped into bobwhite quail research to manage the Albany property in a unique way.
Roller chopping vs mowing: The impact of cutting hunting lanes
There are pros and cons associated with how you cut your hunting courses and block the woods. We weigh the differences between roller chopping and mowing.
Winter disking will improve wildlife-friendly forbs
Research at Tall Timbers has shown disking between October and January produces a higher percent cover of important bobwhite foods.
Minimal quail mortality observed during Hurricane Debby
During the recent passing of Hurricane Debby researchers at Tall Timbers and Livingston Place observed minimal quail mortality.
Tall Timbers’ Bill Palmer recognized for a career benefitting quail
Tall Timbers President Bill Palmer was inducted into the National Bobwhite & Grassland Initiative’s Hall of Fame for a career benefitting bobwhite quail
Aflatoxins can be trouble in summer’s heat
Supplemental feed is a valuable tool in quail management, but the warm, wet weather of summer in the Southeast can be a tough time for managers to control the spread of aflatoxins.