Posts Tagged ‘Quail Festival’
December Newsletter
Overview The Gambels and Scaled Quail numbers have been spotty to poor across AZ with some of the better numbers seen further north. While not great it is better than the last few years.Mearns opens 6 Dec and their numbers are always hard to predict until we get dogs in the field. Our weak monsoon…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreMarch 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…
Read More24 August President’s Corner
A quick update to let you know what is going on with Southern Arizona Quail Forever. This is going out a week earlier than normal to highlight the Robbins Butte, Red Rock and BANWR opportunities. Overview: -Southern AZ June and July monsoon rainfall has been good for most areas. Grass is very green right now. …
Read MoreDecember 14th Meeting Minutes
Southern AZ Quail Forever 14 Dec 17 meeting minutes. Meeting took place at Steak Out in Sonoita. We had 23 people attend. Social started at 6:30 with formal meeting start at 7:00. We had a quorum of chapter officers. Agenda: -Treasurer; $15,500+ in bank, no outstanding issues. We sold $440 in hats and received $30…
Read MoreQuail Festival Update
UpdatesQuail Festival Sat afternoon Sonoita Fairgrounds. Time -1pm-4 pm Your well behaved dog is welcome inside the hall. The quail festival sticker provided by G&F will get you a 10% discount on your bill at Steak Out through next Friday. If you bring Mearns into the festival from Sat morning, Alberto can collect the…
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