Quail Appreciation Day Set For Aug. 31

Writers: Tim W. McAlavy, (806) 746-6101, email: t-mcalavy@tamu.edu
Contact: Tim Trimble, (940) 937-2351, email: t-trimble@tamu.edu
 
CHILDRESS – Persons interested in bobwhite quail and wildlife management should mark
August 31 on their calendars. That is the date for a Quail Appreciation Day at the Rocking Chair Ranch, sponsored by Extension offices in Childress, Cottle and Hardeman Counties.

“We will cover a lot of information at this meeting. It will be a valuable resource for landowners and others who want to
know how to manage for and promote quail on their property,” said Tim Trimble, Childress County Extension agent-agriculture. “Those who attend can also earn two continuing education units (CEU’s).”

Participants will meet at 7:20 a.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Childress. The program will begin with registration at 8 a.m.
at the Rocking Chair Ranch.

“The morning sessions will include a pre-test of participants’ quail knowledge, an anatomy lesson, and a presentation on how
to evaluate quail habitat,” Trimble said. “We will adjourn to the Reunion Room at Childress City Park for a noon lunch.

“Afternoon sessions will feature information on the Bobwhite Brigade, the quail decline initiative, quail management, hunting lease directories and Texas Parks and Wildlife programs. We will also discuss the purpose and activities of Quail Unlimited.
We will wrap up the program around 3:30 p.m., with a post-program test of participants’ quail knowledge.”

Featured speakers at this event include: Dale Rollins, Extension wildlife specialist, San Angelo; J.F. Cadenhead, Extension
range and brush control specialist, Vernon; as well as Dana Wright and Scott Sudkamp, both with the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department.

Pre-registration before August 21 costs $15 per person. Registration thereafter costs $25 per person. The fee includes refreshments, lunch and some materials, Trimble noted.

To register, send your name, address, telephone number and registration check to: Childress County Extension office,
100 Ave. E Northwest, Courthouse Box 9, Childress, Texas 79201.

Landowners can get more information on this event by calling Trimble at (940) 937-2351; Justin Nash at the Cottle County Extension office, (806) 492-3151; or Langdon Reagan at the Hardeman County Extension office, (940) 663-6301.