Bobwhite Quail

Grilled quail in a skillet with a pumpkin side dish
Grilled Quail with Peach Chipotle Sauce

Celebrate the turn of the seasons with a sweet-and-spicy peach chipotle sauce drizzled over grilled…

A novice bird hunter celebrates a successful upland hunt.
4 Tips for Improving as an Upland Hunter

Become a better upland hunter by improving how you find and recover birds, maneuver in…

A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs

Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…

A Bird hunter walks grasslands in Nebraska.
Upland Hunting in Nebraska: Wild Quail, Prairie Chickens, and More 

Experience Nebraska’s premiere upland bird hunting from grassland bobwhite quail to prairie grouse opportunities. “To…

Two hunters with bird dogs in South Dakota on a hunting trip
South Dakota Bird Hunting for Pheasants, Grouse, and More

There’s a good reason why South Dakota is synonymous with bird hunting. Each fall, South…

Bobwhite quail in a pen
Above-Ground versus Ground Housing for Pen-Raised Quail

Explore the pros and cons of above-ground and ground housing for pen-raised quail, tailored for…

A bird hunter walking in the Wisconsin forest.
Bird Hunting in Wisconsin for Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant, and Dove

In Wisconsin, bird hunting is as lush and alive as the state’s natural beauty. Wisconsin’s…

Pickled quail eggs after using the recipe
Pickled Quail Eggs

Don’t let those training quail eggs go to waste. Turn them into a great snack…

A covey of bobwhite quail in brush
Environmental Factors that Drive Bobwhite Quail Chick Survival

Weather, protein availability, and predation determine bobwhite quail population sizes Each September, bobwhite hunters across…

Bobwhite quail nest with hatched eggs
The Science of Bobwhite Quail Nesting Dates

Have we been all wrong when it comes to Northern Bobwhite nest hatch timing? As…

Upland drunken noodles made with pheasant meat
Upland Drunken Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce

This delicious Thai recipe can be adapted for grouse, pheasant or quail meat. Pad Kee…

Lemongrass Grilled Quail

A Vietnamese cooking technique uses fish sauce to deliver beautifully cooked quail meat that is…

Perfectly roasted quail with vegetables
How to Make the Best Roasted Quail

Use this quick and simple quail roast recipe for evenly cooked moist quail meat that…

A bobwhite quail in proper habitat
Identifying Bobwhite Quail Habitat

Explore the the three core habitat components of bobwhite quail habitat and how they apply…

How Research Informs Bobwhite Management and Hunting Recommendations

Reviewing northern bobwhite hunting dynamics with scientific research Similar to many upland game species, the…

Grilled quail on a plate with salad.
How to Grill the Perfect Quail

Grilling perfect quail is simple and straightforward. The process comes down to three factors: spatchcocking,…

Fly patterns tied with upland bird feathers rest on a table.
Using Upland Bird Feathers for Fly Tying Patterns

Beat the material shortage at the fly shop and learn how to tie five of…

A pointing dog picks up on a scent during a hunt.
How a Bird Dog Understands Scent Cones with Bill Allen

Read the excerpt ‘Scent Cone Primer’ from The Unforgettables and Other True Fables, a collection…

Durrell Smith holds a bobwhite quail during a hunt.
Opening Day Magic: Lessons Learned on Wild Bobwhite Quail in Georgia

A Georgia transplant recalls his opening day of the bobwhite quail season, including the magic…

Quail Étouffée

Although traditionally a shellfish recipe, this traditional Cajun dish can easily be served with upland…

Roasted quail is garnished with cranberry sauce.
Roasted Quail with Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Serve up this upland twist on a traditional meal to your holiday guests this season…