Posts Tagged ‘southern arizona quail forever’
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…
Read MoreMarch 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. …
Read MoreS.A.Q.F. Dog Photo Contest
S.A.Q.F. has decided to host a Facebook dog photo contest for the month of May.There are prizes and t’s easy to enter ! All you have to do is : You must “Like ” The S.A.Q.F. Facebook Page The winner is judged by the most likes The winners of weeks 1,2,3, will be posted on…
Read MoreMay 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.…
Read MoreMarch 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…
Read MoreWing 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.
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 MoreJune 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…
Read MoreMay President’s Corner
Overview:-Please note we are using constant contact to get our messaging out. Feel free to reach out and respond to me directly if you have a question or comment at zmay@comcast.net.-It has been a buggy Apr in Arizona. The bugs are the result of the wet winter and early spring and will help support the quail…
Read MoreS.A.Q.F. Work Day
Work Day—April 26,29– May 2,6SAQF has agreed to help Elgin rancher Bill Schock build rock damns on his property. We need labor to move rocks from an area by his barn to several arroyo locations. Bill has a tractor and wagon—all we need is YOU ! Please contact me if you can make one of…
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