Bobwhite Quail

Quail poppers roasted in a cast iron skillet
Quail Jalapeño Poppers

Love dove poppers? Try this twist on the popular upland bird snack for your next…

Rooster pheasants aging in front of license plates in the background
How and Why You Should Age Your Upland Bird Meat

Aging upland birds tenderizes the meat and concentrates the flavor, taking your wild game cooking…

Game bird pieces on a cutting board ready for cooking
How to Butcher an Upland Game Bird

How, when, and why to break down upland game birds for cooking, along with instructions…

A pair of female bobwhite quail
Understanding Bobwhite Quail Behavior

Think like a naturalist to unlock clues in upland bird habitat, behavior and patterns Sometimes…

Canned quail stew in a bowl with a spoon
Preserved or Canned Quail

Preserve this year’s bird count by canning your quail to enjoy the rich flavors throughout…

Four cranberry glazed quail on a cast iron skillet with a basting brush
Spicy Brandy Cranberry Glazed Quail

Add some spice to your holidays with this celebration of roasted quail paired with seasonal…

A german wirehaired pointer retrieves a pheasant
Most Popular Game Birds By Access and Generation

How is the future of game bird hunting trends changing in North America? Will the…

a pot with wild game birds in brine
Brining Game Birds for Grilling

Want to learn how to properly brine those game birds for more moist meat? Between…

Dove hunters walking into a field.
Scouting Bobwhite Quail While Dove Hunting

Pinpointing bobwhite quail while dove hunting can help hunters months down the road Hunters have…

upland game captured with trail camera photos
Scouting Upland Birds Using Trail Cameras

How to use trail cameras to increase upland scouting efficiency. It was Christmas morning, maybe…

Hunting grassland prairies for bobwhite quail
Hunting Wild Bobwhite Quail on Prairie Grasslands

Wild bobwhite quail can be found on prairie grasslands in abundance. The typical scenario played…

A ruffed grouse with one wing left on for game bird identification.
The Many Regulations and Laws of Transporting Game Birds

Understanding the laws and regulations of transporting upland game birds after hunting. The long-tailed birds…

Two pointers on a plantation quail hunt.
Plantation Quail – A Southern Bobwhite Film

A glimpse into the culture and tradition of plantation quail hunting in the South. For…

Marissa Jensen bird hunting in Nebraska
Never too Late – An Adult Onset Hunter Story

It does not matter how old one is, becoming a hunter is a priceless experience…

A bobwhite walking in snow
A Christmas Eve Walk Among Bobwhites

A registry of words and memories in the uplands during the holiday season. The day…

A biologist hunting bobwhite quail on native quail habitat.
How Native Prairies Can Help Save Bobwhite Quail

A recent study in Missouri suggests quail management may have to change to account for…

Hank Shaw on a pheasant hunt in Kansas with Pheasants Forever.
Food and Hunting – A Film on Wild Game Food Writer Hank Shaw

The musings and personal story of upland game chef Hank Shaw For those of you…

A hound barks and a squirrel while small game hunting in Kentucky.
Small Game and Bird Hunting in Kentucky

Exploring small game hunting dates and opportunities in the Bluegrass State While most of Kentucky…

A hunter shows a bobwhite quail shot in Alabama
Bird Hunting in Alabama, Season Dates, and Bag Limits

God willing (and if the creek doesn’t rise) you’ll be bird hunting in Alabama You…

A ruffed grouse walking through snow leaving tracks
Understanding Tracks and Other Game Bird Signs

Identifying clues left in the deserts, mountains, uplands and woods when bird hunting “I’ve got…

A Bobwhite quail taken in Georgia.
Hunting Georgia for Bobwhite, Grouse, Woodcock, and Small Game

Georgia is home to the legends of bobwhite quail hunting and the ghosts of ruffed…