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Quail Food Patches Re-examined

I am broaching the subject of food patches recognizing the risk that I might inadvertently offend some of you. That is not my intent. The

January 28, 2021

The Power of Partnerships for 21st Century Conservation Solutions

In 2008, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) wrote a statewide, 10-year bobwhite restoration plan, the Road to Recovery. In the summer

January 26, 2021

Understanding Private Lands Conservation as a Working Automobile

We can all agree on the components comprising any given automobile. We can also agree a source of power is needed to run it. The

January 20, 2021

Shell’s Covert: Making Hay When the Snow Flies

“Young man, you better learn to make hay when the snow flies,” the old man said to his grandson. “Sir?” the teenager replied. ”Not sure

December 9, 2020

Shell’s Covert: “Working Smarter, Not Harder”

The worn old saw “Work Smarter, Not Harder” comes to mind as I begin this month’s blog post. And as I approach 58 in a

November 18, 2020

Brood Habitat: Create or Prepare it Now

Fall is here in Alabama, or it’s supposed to be. We are still having those warm days mixed in, but our current temperatures are a

November 12, 2020

The Three-Bedroom House: An Analogy for Quail

As a wildlife biologist focusing on upland game like Northern Bobwhite, it does not take long to hear EVERY reason for their decline. Anything from

November 5, 2020

Shell’s Covert: Reducing Cool Season Sod-Forming Grasses Without Herbicides

On nearly every farm in our area, unless it is totally wooded, you will find cool season non-native sod-forming grasses like fescue and orchard grass.

October 7, 2020