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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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…

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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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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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November President’s Corner

Overview: -Desert quail numbers are 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.  One exception appears to be San Carlos Indian reservation where gambles, scaled and mearns quail are all…

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03/15/2018 Meeting Minutes

Southern AZ Quail Forever 15 Mar 18 meeting minutes. Meeting took place at Steak Out in Sonoita.  We had 14 people attend including a G&F rep.  Social started at 6:15 with formal meeting start at 7:00.  We did not have a quorum of chapter officers with only 3 attending (4 is required for a quorum…

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December 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…

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