Quick answers to common quail hunting questions.
How many kinds of quail live in the U.S.?
Six: northern bobwhite, scaled, Gambel’s, California, mountain and Mearns’ quail.
Why are bobwhites declining?
Mostly loss of the grassland and brushy habitat they need. Numbers have dropped about 80 percent in recent decades.
Who sets quail seasons?
Each state, since quail are not migratory birds.
Do I need a dog?
No, but a good dog finds far more coveys and helps recover downed birds.
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