The Southeast Quail Study Group (SEQSG) is comprised of over 100 wildlife professionals from state and federal agencies, universities, and private organizations. The group was formed in 1995 for the purpose of:

• Identifying factors responsible for population declines of bobwhites and other associated early successional wildlife species.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge about bobwhite population dynamics and ecology,
• Developing and implementing solutions to habitat and population management problems.
• Providing sound scientifically based information to stakeholders, administrators, and policy makers.
• Developing and implementing solutions to specific bobwhite population, habitat and management problems, and
• Perpetuating the tradition of the sport of wild bobwhite quail hunting.

The SEQSG is guided by a 7-member Steering Committee. The Group also has six Standing Committees: 1) Agricultural Policy, 2) Forest Management, 3) Funding, 4) Habitat Implementation, 5) Publicity, Information and Education, and 6) Research. Committee chairmen contact information is listed elsewhere on this website.

The Group holds an annual meeting, usually in the fall. While updates on quail management and research efforts are given, this meeting primarily facilitates the committee members an opportunity to actively develop and take action on various quail issues.

Criteria for Affiliation Voting members shall consist of dues-paying wildlife professionals (minimum B.S. degree in Wildlife or related science, or employed in a full-time capacity in a quail management position by a state or federal agency, recognized conservation group, or private company). Other individuals may associate with the SEQSG and be included on the mailing list by payment of annual dues if they have an interest in the conservation and welfare of wild bobwhite quail.

Annual dues are $15. Checks should be made payable to:
NCTWS/SEQSG
C/o Dave Godwin
610 Hospital Road
Starkville, MS 39759

The SEQSG Technical Committee is an official arm of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA), and consists of a representative from each official member state wildlife agency. The Technical Committee is chaired by the SEQSG Steering Committee Chair. The Committee meets annually at the fall SEAFWA conference, and presents a report to the SEAFWA state agency directors at the conference and at the spring meeting of the SEAFWA directors. SEAFWA information can be accessed at: www.seafwa.org