Updates
Masked Bobwhite Update
Masked Bobwhite Update It has been a great year for the endangered Masked Bobwhite (MBW) Quail at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR). Of the birds released last summer, it is estimated 60-80 are doing well in the wild. They were in 4-5 coveys that refuge personnel were able to monitor.Birds started breaking up in early April…
Read MoreDecember Update 2021
Overview: As an Arizona conservation organization we are thrilled to support the wildlife and people of Arizona. Thanks to exceptional monsoon moisture, we are seeing thick and tall vegetation from the great rainfall. The thick grass will hide cactus and obstacles – be careful. We have seen some very large diamondback rattlesnakes this year. We haven’t had a…
Read MoreSeptember Update 2021
Overview As an Arizona conservation organization we are thrilled to support the wildlife and people of Arizona. We are continuing with an exceptional annual monsoon. It is shaping up to be one of the best on record and is relatively widespread. We are seeing thick and tall habitat from the great rainfall. The abundant bugs…
Read MoreApril Update 2021
Overview: Our schedule for the 21/22 season is below. We are assuming once most have received the COVID vaccine and case numbers go down we can resume a more normal schedule. We will follow national, state and local guidelines and will adjust our activities and schedule as required.Severe drought in Southern AZ continues with below…
Read MoreFebruary Update 2021
Overview Most of Southern AZ continues in a severe drought. Gambel’s numbers are decent after good winter rain in the last couple of years. With almost no rain this winter we will pay the price next season. Mearns numbers have been poor. Many of the coveys found are small and appear to be hold over…
Read MoreJanuary Update
Overview: As predicted Mearns numbers are poor. Many of the covey found are small and appear to be hold over birds. Gambel’s numbers are looking good after a couple of consecutive decent winter rain years. COVID cases continue to increase in AZ. Our Family Day is still on the schedule but we will take a hard…
Read MoreMearns Quail Wing Barrels
Below is a map with the Locations of AZ G &F Wing Barrel Locations.Data for this year will be greatly appreciated.
Read MoreDecember Update
Overview: Gambel’s numbers are looking good after a couple of consecutive decent winter rain years. We are not predicting a good Mearns’ year after a dismal monsoon. Our loose rock dams help during below average rainfall years by slowing runoff to keep water in the soil longer.COVID cases continue to increase in AZ. Expect the…
Read MoreNovember Update
Overview: Our monsoon rainfall which drives Mearns’ numbers is the 2nd worse on record. All is not lost – Gambel’s numbers are good after a couple of consecutive good winter rain years. Our loose rock dams help during below average rainfall years by slowing runoff to keep water in the soil longer.We are not done…
Read MoreOctober Newsletter 2020
Overview Our monsoon rainfall which drives Mearns’ numbers has continued very poor – it is being reported in the Tucson area as the 2nd worse on record. All is not lost – we are seeing good sized Gambel’s coveys. Their numbers are up after a couple of consecutive good winter rain years. Our loose rock…
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