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QU National
Appropriations Subpanel Approves Big Increases for Conservation, Less for Energy
Edgefield, SC (June 12, 2009)—The bill funds $650 million in cuts from the administration's budget proposal
Coalition Urges Congress to Support USDA Conservation Programs
Washington, DC (June 04, 2009)—Sportsmen ask to maintain mandatory funding for fish and wildlife habitat incentives.
Chevrolet Features Conservation Partners on New Website
Edgefield, SC (May 26, 2009)
Quail Unlimited President Renews Commitment to Arkansas Quail at AGFC Meeting
Edgefield, SC (April 22, 2009)—Craig Alderman speaks to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Quail Unlimited Presents Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative Awards
Edgefield, SC (March 19, 2009)—Four groups were recognized for outstanding contributions in their implementation and promotion of the Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative
Change of the Leadership/Guard at Quail Unlimited
Edgefield, SC (March 16, 2009)
Newberry Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Edgefield, SC (March 02, 2009)—Newberry Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative Group Achievement and Individual Awards
Edgefield, SC (January 19, 2009)—Quail Unlimited Requests Nominations For 2009
Field Borders Benefit Wildlife on the Farm
Edgefield, SC (January 13, 2009)—These plant communities provide wildlife with food in the form of insects and seed-producing plants and are critical areas for nesting, brood-rearing and escaping from predators
Texas Brigades Ready Dates for Coming Season
Edgefield, SC (January 12, 2009)—The camps provide aspiring conservationists with a taste of their chosen profession, and introduce them to a network of professionals who serve as valuable contacts for them in the future.
Artist Alan Derrick to Create Sculpture for Quail Conservation
Edgefield, SC (January 09, 2009)—Alan was born in 1956 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. He now resides in Gurley, Alabama, where since 2001, he has been creating larger than life metal sculptures of the common bird feather.
Answer the Call is Flying High
Edgefield, SC (November 25, 2008)—$230,000 will be disbursed to chapters nationwide to support 24 quail and upland game bird projects
Quail Numbers on the Rise at Missouri Research Farm
Edgefield, SC (November 21, 2008)—Fall covey counts conducted this year heard as many as 26 coveys at Bradford farm.
Missouri Quail Numbers Down Statewide, Up in Managed Areas
Edgefield, SC (October 28, 2008)—Quail numbers are rebounding where private landowners and conservation agencies are building suitable habitat.
Missouri’s Cass County Exceeds Quail Recovery Goal, Second in Missouri and the Nation
Edgefield, SC (October 24, 2008)— Since 2002, Cass County landowners have created 15,324 acres of quail-friendly habitat, exceeding the Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative target of 13,420 acres.
Quail Unlimited On Point
Edgefield, SC (October 13, 2008)—A new television series hosted by John Wilson features quail hunting from all over the U.S.
Tall Timbers Celebrates 50th Anniversary October 23 - 24
Edgefield, SC (October 01, 2008)—Seminars and tours to highlight the latest information on quail ecology and management.
Kentucky Quail Plate Available to Public
Edgefield, SC (September 30, 2008)
Quail Unlimited Part of Collaborative Effort to Establish New Idaho Mountain Quail Population
Edgefield, SC (September 24, 2008)—Researchers work to restore population declines due to habitat loss and the introduction of other non-native game birds.
Dave Zalunardo Recognized for Years of Service to “Answer the Call” Partnership
Edgefield, SC (August 27, 2008)—Dave Zalunardo, Pacific Northwest Regional Representative to the “Answer the Call” partnership was recognized for 14 years of exemplary service at Quail Unlimited’s National Convention in Springfield, MO.
QU Members Among Finalists for Budweiser Conservationist of the Year
Edgefield, SC (August 23, 2008)—Cliff McDonald of the High Desert Chapter and Phil Taunton of the Emporia Area Chapter have both been recognized for their conservation efforts.
Quail Unlimited Reports on Quail Populations
Edgefield, SC (August 02, 2008)—In areas where habitat improvement has been implemented, quail, songbirds and rabbit populations have increased
Mark Twain QU Giving Back
Edgefield, SC (July 31, 2008)
Southeast Quail Study Group Presents Awards at 2008 Meeting
Edgefield, SC (July 22, 2008)
QU Arkansas State
Central Arkansas Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Little Rock, AR (May 05, 2009)—Central Arkansas Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Benton County Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host 20th Annual Banquet
Bentonville, AR (April 27, 2009)—Proceeds go toward Arkansas habitat projects and youth hunting education
Benton County Will Host a Hunter Education Class on Saturday, August 16
Bentonville, AR (August 05, 2008)—Students will hear and learn from Arkansas' best, most experienced and involved instructors in shooting, hunting, youth training and education
QU Central Plains Region
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming

New Seed Mixes from Quail Unlimited for Deer and Turkey Food Plots and Quail Brood Sites
Emporia, KS (June 10, 2009)—QU and Sharp Brothers Seed Company have teamed up to offer six new blends of small grains, legumes and grasses
Kaw Valley QU Fundraiser to Benefit Youth Fund
Topeka, KS (June 01, 2009)
USDA Extends CRP Contracts for Wildlife Benefits
Pratt, KS (June 01, 2009)—Farmers Contracts expiring in September may be extended with wildlife-friendly practices
Improved Turkey Habitat Can Conflict with Needs of Quail
Pratt, KS (April 24, 2009)—The truth about turkeys
Kaw Valley Chapter to Hold Youth Shoot
Topeka, KS (April 13, 2009)—Kaw Valley Quail Unlimited will offer expert instruction in clay shooting, bow and arrow target shooting and rifle target shooting
Flint Hills Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Kansas City, KS (March 13, 2009)—Flint Hills Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Emporia Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Emporia, KS (February 02, 2009)—Emporia Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Last Year for Staggered Upland Bird Openers in Kansas
Pratt, KS (October 24, 2008)—The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds all hunters that in 2009, pheasant and quail season will both open on the second Saturday of November.
Bobwhite Initiative Fledges—Grows Rangewide, Lays Foundation
Denver, CO (October 16, 2008)—After six successful years as an upstart regional movement, the NBCI is laying a permanent foundation for growth and going rangewide, according to the Wildlife Management Institute.
Neosho Valley Chapter Co-sponsors Youth Shooting Clinic at Council Grove, Kansas
Council Grove, KS (September 25, 2008)—KDWP, COE and the Neosho Valley Chapter encourage youth participation in outdoor shooting
Kansas Upland Bird Hunting Prediction 'Good to Excellent'
Pratt, KS (September 18, 2008)—Winter and spring weather extremes negatively affected some areas
Dodge City Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Dodge City, KS (September 10, 2008)—Dodge City Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Tulsa Quail Unlimited Hosts Habitat Fundraiser
Tulsa, OK (August 20, 2008)—The eastern red cedar encroachment is a serious concern to Oklahoma land managers.
SE Kansas QU Chapter Assists KDWP on Quail Project
Girard, KS (August 20, 2008)—The prairie and associated woodlands support many species of wildlife including prairie chickens, quail, rabbits, turkey, squirrels and deer.
Quail Unlimited Chapter Hosts Shotgun Wingshooting Workshop
Ardmore, OK (July 29, 2008)
John Elmore Receives Kansas Wildlife Award
Anthony, KS (July 25, 2008)—Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks recently recognized John for his passion for quail and the tireless effort he has invested in habitat improvement.
QU Eastern Region
Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

Sandhill's Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Ellerbe, NC (September 01, 2009)—Sandhill's Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Yadkin Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Winston-Salem, NC (June 21, 2009)—Yadkin Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Artist Alan Derrick to Auction Sculpture for Quail Conservation
Huntsville, AL (April 20, 2009)—Fine art sculptor, Alan Derrick, has teamed with QU to raise money for wild quail
Southeast Birding Groups Focus on Quail
Charleston, SC (April 15, 2009)—The Southeast Quail Study Group and the Southeast Partners in Flight held a historic joint meeting in Columbia on March
"About Dogs" Columnist to Hold Seminar
Poolesville, MD (March 09, 2009)—Stephen Rafe, Quail Unlimited's "About Dogs" columnist, will conduct a half-day seminar on Saturday morning, March 21
Hunting Creek Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Harmony, NC (February 24, 2009)—Hunting Creek Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
West Central Florida Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Lakeland, FL (February 10, 2009)—West Central Florida Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Bone Collector Co-Host Travis
Hogansville, GA (January 22, 2009)—Travis "T-Bone" Turner, the popular co-host of Michael Waddell's Bone Collector TV Show and Realtree Pro-staff hunter, announces that he will participate in the 23rd Annual Quail Unlimited Celebrity Quail Hunt to help benefit wildlife conservation.
Albemarle Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Elizabeth City , NC (January 11, 2009)—Albemarle Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Crow Creek #839 Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Fackler, AL (December 18, 2008)—Crow Creek #839 Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
QU/UBH Hunting Dog Trials Held in South Carolina
Bishopville, SC (November 07, 2008)—The No Tail FTC had 2 successful trials the weekend of November 1 with back to back QU/UBH hunting dog trials.
Newberry QU Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Newberry, SC (September 02, 2008)—Newberry QU Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
QU Piedmont Area Chapter Recognizes Vince Hancock
Eatonton, GA (August 28, 2008)—The 19-year-old Eatonton native and private first-class in the Army's Marksmanship Unit based out of Fort Benning won his first Olympic gold medal two weeks ago in Beijing in the skeet shooting competition.
Quail Unlimited Meeting
Morganton, NC (August 16, 2008)—Quail Unlimited Meeting
QU Great Lakes Region
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Illinois Midwest Classic Cowboy Action Shoot Fires Up April 24-26
Sparta, IL (April 14, 2009)—Proceeds from third annual shoot will benefit Illinois Quail Unlimited's efforts to restore Illinois prairie grasses
Pike County Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Pittsfield, IL (March 05, 2009)—Pike County Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Quail Club Chapter Banquet February 21, Belleville, Illinois
Belleville, IL (January 19, 2009)—Quail Unlimited Chapter 766 will hold their annual banquet at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville, Illinois.
Skillet Fork Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Salem, IL (September 16, 2008)—Skillet Fork Quail Unlimited Chapter to Host Annual Banquet
QU Great Plains Region
Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska
QU Regional Landowner Habitat Techniques and Equipment Demonstration Field Day August 29 near St. Joseph, MO!!
St. Joseph, MO (July 31, 2009)—ATTENTION CHAPTER MEMBERS, LANDOWNERS AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING the QU Landowner Habitat Techniques and Equipment Demonstration Field Day to be held Saturday August 29 near St. Joseph, MO!!
Buffalo Bob Chapter Meeting
Buffalo, MO (April 22, 2009)—Meeting will include distribution of soybean and sunflowers seeds for spring food plots
Missouri Quail Academy Offers Quail Course for Missouri Youth
Harrisonville, MO (April 13, 2009)—The academy helps to develop skills for future conservationists
Wathena, Kansas Farmer Earns National Quail Unlimited Award
St. Joseph, MO (February 16, 2009)—Dave Weber was named the 2008 National Adopt-A-Covey Habitat Farmer/Landowner of the Year.
Missouri Offers Conservation Contractor Classes
Jefferson City, MO (February 10, 2009)—Workshops make professional wildlife management services available to landowners.
CRP/ SAFE Helps Missouri Farmers Make the Best of Their Worst Land
Jefferson City, MO (December 22, 2008)—CP38 gives farmers financial incentives to help grassland birds.
Cass County Meets National Quail Conservation Goals
Harrisonville, MO (December 05, 2008)—Missouri leads the nation in implementing habitat programs.
Mark Twain Quail Unlimited Supports High School Shooting Teams
Paris, MO (November 14, 2008)—FFA shooting team members receive shotgun shells for practice and events.
Missouri Youth Quail and Pheasant Season October 25 - 26
Springfield, MO (October 10, 2008)—The season is open to young hunters ages 6 - 15.
Kansan Receives Quail Unlimited Regional Golden Quail Award
Springfield, MO (August 27, 2008)—Keith Kerns of the Topeka, KS Kaw Valley Quail Unlimited (QU) Chapter, was recently recognized as the QU Central Plains Region “Golden Quail” award winner during the QU National Convention in Springfield, MO.
Livingston County Missouri Hosts Fall Covey Count Workshop
Jefferson City, MO (August 22, 2008)—The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a workshop to instruct landowners on conducting October quail covey counts on their farms.
QU Midwest Region
Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia
West Central Indiana Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Greencastle, IN (February 04, 2009)—West Central Indiana Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Kentucky Launches Bid to Enhance Bobwhite Population on Public Land
Frankfort, KY (January 20, 2009)—KDFWR aims to create a world-class bobwhite habitat and public hunting destination on the 50,000-acre Peabody Wildlife Management Area
Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Mongiardo Joins in Announcement of Quail License Plate
Stendal, IN (October 07, 2008)—Daniel Mongiardo, Kentucky Lt. Governor unveiled the new plate at the James C. Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort on October 1.
QU Tennessee State
Quail Unlimited Meeting
Paris , TN (March 14, 2010)—Quail Unlimited Meeting
Wolf River Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Busting Clays for Quail Sporting Clays Tournament
Germantown, TN (June 16, 2009)—Proceeds will go toward the support of local habitat projects benefiting quail and other wildlife
Music City to Host Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
Nashville, TN (June 10, 2009)—The Music City chapter hosts fundraisers throughtout the year to support Quail Unlimited's conservation and youth programs in the Nashville area
Chattanooga Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Chattanooga, TN (May 08, 2009)—Chattanooga Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Wolf River Chapter Meeting at Bass Pro Shops
Memphis, TN (April 23, 2009)—The Wolf River Chapter of Quail Unlimited will host a meeting May 12 at Bass Pro Shops in Memphis
TWRA Executive Director to Speak at QU Music City Meeting
Nashville, TN (March 31, 2009)—Ed Carter was named the new executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in February
Volunteer Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Knoxville, TN (March 24, 2009)—Volunteer Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Tri-Cities Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Fundraiser
Kingsport, TN (March 16, 2009)—Tri-Cities Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Fundraiser
Quail Unlimited Meeting
Chattanooga QU Chapter #850 Chattanooga , TN (January 07, 2009)—Quail Unlimited Meeting
Chattanooga QU Chapter Membership Drive
Chattanooga, TN (January 07, 2009)—The Chattanooga Quail Unlimited chapter is having three membership drives at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 24th, 31st, and February 21, 2009.
Kentucky Lake Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Paris, TN (January 02, 2009)—Kentucky Lake Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Wolf River Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Open Meeting at Sportsman's Warehouse
Germantown, TN (September 23, 2008)— 
Wolf River Quail Unlimited Sporting Clays Shoot a Smashing Success!
Memphis, TN (September 15, 2008)—More than 100 shooters took part recently in the shoot at The Willows Sporting Clays & Hunting Center in Tunica.
QU Texas State
Rita Blanca Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Dalhart, TX (December 03, 2009)—Rita Blanca Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Rita Blanca Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Dalhart, TX (October 10, 2009)—Rita Blanca Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Dale Rollins to Address Chronic Texas Quail Decline
San Angelo, TX (April 29, 2009)—Likely multiple factors involved, wildlife specialist says
Greater Houston Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Greater Houston, TX (April 28, 2009)—Greater Houston Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
T. Boone Pickens to be Honored at Park Cities Banquet
Dallas, TX (February 12, 2009)—Park Cities Chapter of Quail Unlimited will host its annual fundraising event at Dallas Frontiers of Flight Museum near Love Field in Dallas
Rolling Plains Distinguished Lectureship Set for January 30
Roby, TX (November 20, 2008)—The program is sponsored by Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, Texas Agrilife Research, Texas Agrilife Extension Service’s Quail Decline Initiative, and Quail Unlimited.
West Texas Quail Symposium set for Oct. 2-3 in Odessa
Odessa, TX (September 04, 2008)—Those interested in Trans-Pecos quail management should plan to attend the Texas Quail Study Group in Odessa Oct. 2-3. The meeting will be held at the MCM Grande Hotel.
Quail Research Ranch Sets Inaugural Field Day Sept. 12
Roby, TX (August 19, 2008)—The event features a talk on an innovative approach to fire and grazing as it relates to quail management.
Alamo Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
San Antonio, TX (August 01, 2008)—Alamo Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Recent Rains Positive for South Texas Quail
Kingsville, TX (July 28, 2008)—A spring wildfire, recent rains accompanying Hurricane Dolly and the efforts of South Texas and Alamo QU chapters are all coming together for quail at Chaparral Wildlife Management Area.
QU Western Region
Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Quail Unlimited Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Chapter #408, CA (March 12, 2010)—Quail Unlimited Meeting
Quail Unlimited Meeting
Temecula, CA (May 07, 2009)—Quail Unlimited Meeting
Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Dinner
Temecula, CA (April 27, 2009)—Proceeds go toward Southern California habitat projects
Santa Clarita Valley Chapter to Hold Snake Avoidance Clinic for Dogs
Santa Clarita, CA (April 15, 2009)—Proceeds to benefit Southern California QU habitat improvement projects
San Gabriel Valley Chapter to Hold Snake Avoidance Clinic for Dogs
Long Beach, CA (April 15, 2009)—Proceeds to benefit Southern California QU habitat improvement projects
California QU Chapters Gear Up for Summer Covey Camps
Temecula, CA (April 08, 2009)—Scholarship programs are available through participating QU chapters for Stillbow and Tri-Lakes hunter education camps
Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Santa Clarita, CA (February 17, 2009)—Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Gun Raffle to Benefit Eastern Sierra QU Habitat Improvement and Projects
Bishop, CA (February 12, 2009)—The Eastern Sierra Chapter of Quail Unlimited is offering a chance to win a Beretta A391 Teknys Gold Sporting 12-Gauge Shotgun
San Joaquin Delta Chapter of Quail Unlimited to Host Annual Banquet
Stockton, CA (February 11, 2009)—Proceeds to sponsor youth hunts for upland gamebirds
Central Arizona QU Announces Raffle Winner
Phoenix, AZ (January 05, 2009)—The proceeds from this year's raffle will benefit habitat work on the Colorado River and youth hunting programs.
Quail Unlimited Junior Member Wins National Award
Temecula, CA (December 15, 2008)—John Dillon of North Hills, California is the winner of the National Rifle Association’s Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Silver Medal for 2008.
Water For Wildlife—Northeastern California Chapter Needs Volunteers for Chapter Projects
Susanville, CA (November 06, 2008)

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