April 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…

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March Newsletter

Overview: Most of Southern AZ continues in a severe drought.  Gambel’s numbers were average 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 were poor.  Many of the coveys found are small and appear to be hold over birds. …

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January 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…

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September Newsletter 2020

Overview Arizona COVID case numbers are continuing to go down.  Our board has reviewed member input from our survey to update our schedule.  With the current guidelines we would be hard pressed to find speakers for our meetings.   We have cancelled all our indoor events.  We will continue with our outdoor events that can…

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June Newsletter

Overview O We hope all our members are weathering COVID 19 in good health and spirits.  Patience and understanding will help us all get through this. We have set a schedule for next season but it is TBD.  As many of our members are in a higher risk category we will be cautious with any event…

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May Newsletter

Overview Please continue to stay safe and sane during this crazy period with the COVID 19 virus.  This is a great time to show compassion and understanding particularly for those dealing with medical or financial issues.  Get on the phone or computer to connect with and support friends.  Get outdoors while practicing appropriate social distancing.…

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March Update 2020

Overview: The AZ Quail Season was not great in terms of quail numbers.  While desert quail numbers were a little better than the last couple of years they were well below long term averages.  Those that participated in the Wing Bee assessing wings collected from wing barrels saw a mixed bag – some areas provided…

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Wing Barrel Locations

AZ Game and Fish has Five Wing Barrels scattered throughout popular Mearns Quail Hunting Areas.Hunters are encouraged to drop off Mearns Quail Wings and fill out the info requested on the envelops so that The Department can collect data regarding the Year’s Harvest.

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August Newsletter

Most of Southern Arizona received good winter/spring rain which should result in better desert quail chick survival.  So far our monsoon rains have not been very good which does not bode well for a good mearns hatch and survival. Dove season is only a month away.  I know it is hot, but get your dog…

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June Update 2019

SAQF June President’s CornerOverview:We have continued to get rare rain in May.  Conditions look good for a decent desert quail hatch – keep your fingers crossed.  We are still cold here in Southern AZ and hope to see warm weather soon.“… the nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it…

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