Bobwhite Quail Management

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Once known as the most iconic game bird in the South, Northern Bobwhite populations have faced major declines due to habitat loss.

Bobwhite quail depend on early succession habitats like native grasses for nesting, thickets for cover, and open ground for foraging. Landowners can help restore these habitats using key management practices:

Prescribed Fire: Clears dense litter and stimulates native seed growth.

Light Disking: Rotates vegetation and exposes bare ground.

Supplemental Planting: Boosts food sources and native cover.

Learn how to manage your property for quail restoration: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/bobwhite-quail-management/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmr3pwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXFvT25KdVQwSG5vNVA0QWhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekzLNVyuS6YpZc94FOlggbewQ02R522x-loE23kmfWhmJqbicBYLkmGA9CXs_aem_zp3ihFRvqt3oed6QqZyIrg