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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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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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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March President’s Corner

An update from Southern Arizona Quail Forever.  Overview: -Our winter rain and snowfall has been good and can not hurt as we look forward to next season. It should make a difference for desert quail. -U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge [BANWR] has released a little over 400 Masked Bobwhite…

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S.A.Q.F. Meeting and Family Day

This is your friendly reminder of our chapter meeting this Thursday 28 Feb at the fairgrounds in Sonoita.  Social will start at 6:15 and meeting at 7:00.  Speakers are Dr Alberto Macias and Kirby Bristow plus a review of lessons from our banquet.  We will have a few pizzas and drinks. Our Family Day/Youth Hunt…

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December President’s Corner

Overview: -I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year. -Desert quail numbers are really poor.  Much of the habitat looks pretty good and we had decent rain this year but not at the right time for the chicks.   Very few first year chicks are being taken.…

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S.A.Q.F. Banquet Tickets and Quail Fest Shirts

Banquet Tickets Tickets for our 2 Feb 19 banquet are now on sale.  We have kept the price the same as last year for a prime rib dinner – $100 for two including one QF annual membership.  Early bird pricing will expire 31 Dec 18.  We have sold out the last 2 years and expect…

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01/06/2018 President’s Corner

A quick update to let you know what is going on with Southern Arizona Quail Forever. Overview: -I am seeing Gambels chicks around the house now.  We got a very small amount of rain in early May but the G&F outlook is not great for desert quail based on the current drought. -The weather guessers…

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