Scaled Quail

Roasted whole quail on a bed of lettuce for a Mediterranean inspired fattoush salad
Roasted Quail Fattoush Salad

Explore fresh and healthy wild game dishes like this flavorful, Mediterranean-inspired salad that is versatile…

Gambel's quail with chicks in the Southwest
How Rainfall Influences Quail Populations

Explore how rainfall, or lack thereof, influences various quail populations across the United States from…

A bird dog in the mountains of Colorado
Bird Hunting in Colorado – Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Pheasant, and More

Upland bird hunting in this Rocky Mountain state features a variety of species, habitats, and…

Tamarind Fried Quail platted and ready to eat
Tamarind Fried Quail – Vietnamese Recipe

This is a recipe for a Vietnamese-inspired dish featuring fried quail coated in a crisp…

Bird Hunting in New Mexico for Scaled Quail with a dog
Season’s Musing – A New Mexico Bird Hunting Film

Reflections on a Lifetime Spent Hunting the Desert Southwest for Quail. As I relax in…

A group of hunters walk in on a bird dog while quail hunting in the United States
The Quail Slam of the United States

Explore the quail species that constitute the quail slam in the United States through the…

Quail perfectly finished on a smoked pellet grill.
How to Make Smoked Quail on a Pellet Grill

Discover the art of smoking quail to juicy perfection with our easy-to-follow pellet grill recipe.…

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 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…

Pickled quail eggs after using the recipe
Pickled Quail Eggs

Don’t let those training quill eggs go to waste and turn them into a great…

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…

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,…

Quail Étouffée

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

Tyler Webster holds a dead Hungarian Partridge.
Top 5 Mistakes Upland Hunters Make

Regardless of hunting experience, mistakes will be made; read about some of the most common…

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…

Quesadillas with quail meat rests on a plate.
Taco Bell Inspired Quail Quesadillas

Born from his daughter’s love of Taco Bell’s chicken quesadilla, the author delivers an upland-inspired…

A hunter holds two bobwhite quail.
How to Secure the ‘Unofficial Kansas Grand Slam’

Kansas hosts more upland birds worth hunting than just the major species; learn where to…

Plucked quail rests on a plate, ready to be cooked.
Understanding Quail Meat: Nutrition, Cooking Tips and Handling

Though small and a sometimes difficult quarry to bag, quail are delicious birds and can…

Grilled quail in strawberry-chipotle sauce on a white plate
Grilled Quail with Chipotle Strawberry Sauce

Celebrate summer with the sweet and savory flavors of this sauce served over wild quail…

plucked upland bird legs rest on a table.
How to Remove Tendons from Upland Bird Legs

If bird meat isn’t prepared properly, tendons can become hard to navigate in a meal…