Thrifty Quail Habitat Management  Published on: Aug. 20, 2009
Idle areas were periodically disturbed with grazing or
rotational crops--ideal quail habitat. Today, those brushy draws
have grown into trees. We have larger, cleaner crop fields, and
most pastures are intensively grazed or are too short to provide
nesting cover. Idle areas are constantly mowed or have grown up
in trees. Progress has been good for the farmer but not for Mr.
Bobwhite.  Today if you want quail, you must create and manage
quail habitat. We can recreate brushy draws and weedy fields,
but it takes work, time and money. Creating and managing quail
habitat is already challenging and high fuel, fertilizer,
herbicide, seed and equipment costs have created another
obstacle for those interested in quail. However, with every
challenge there is an opportunity or an innovative way to work
around the issue. Here are a few ideas on how you can save money
and still create quality quail habitat on your property.  Follow
the Plan and Think Ahead.  R