In the Weeds: August 2008

"In the Weeds" takes a closer look at the projects, events and happenings of the over 700 PF/QF chapters and 129,000 PF/QF members across the country.

Spend Three Days with the Top Quail Researchers and Land Managers in the Country!

Tri-State Workshop (TN, MS, AL), October 1 - 3, 2008
Manchester / Coffee County Conference Center, Manchester, TN

In the Weeds: August 2008 Ecology and Management of the Bobwhite Quail, an intensive 3-day workshop, is being offered to landowners truly interested in managing their property for bobwhite quail. The instructors will provide detailed information on bobwhite biology and management. One-on-one interaction will enable all participants to obtain detailed recommendations for their property. Participants are encouraged to bring maps, photos and data to ask specific questions related to their property.

Why have quail populations declined so much in the last 25 years?
Can I use pen-reared birds to increase the quail population on my property?
Are supplemental feeding and/or food plots worth the effort and cost?
Does predator control really increase quail populations?
Do pesticides and fire ants kill bobwhites?
What is early-successional habitat?
How do I plant native warm-season grasses?
Which herbicides should I use to get rid of undesirable plants?
How do I calibrate a sprayer or a seed drill?
What do I need to know in order to burn my fields?
How do I identify plants beneficial and detrimental to bobwhites?
How much area is needed to manage for bobwhites?

Get answers to these questions and much, much more at this intensive 3-day workshop designed specifically for landowners interested in managing their property for bobwhite quail. Speakers will include:

Roger Applegate, Small Game Project Leader, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Wes Burger, Professor, Mississippi State University
Dave Godwin, Biologist, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Mark Gudlin, Private Lands Liaison, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Craig Harper, Professor, University of Tennessee
Mike Hansbrough, Biologist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Pat Keyser, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee
Robin Mayberry, Biologist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Bill Palmer, Game Bird Project Leader, Tall Timbers Research Station
Mark Smith, Assistant Professor, Auburn University
Clay Sisson, Director, Albany Quail Project
Shane Wellendorf, Biologist, Tall Timbers Research Station
Rachel Whittington, Research Biologist, Ames Plantation
Chris Wolkonowski, Biologist, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Workshop Details:

Cost: $425 (includes all meals and workshop materials) Checks should be written to UT Extension.
Lodging: Call Holiday Inn (931)728-9383 for special room rate and reservation by Sept. 17 (Group Code QUA).

To register for the workshop and for additional information contact:

Mirian Wright
UT Extension FWF
2431 Joe Johnson Drive, Room 274
Knoxville, TN 37996-4563
mwright@utk.edu / (865) 974-7346

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