Observations of Roost-Site Selection and Survival by Pen-Reared Northern Bobwhite

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Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
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This 6-page publication explains the important role of habitat management in making such decisions.

Northern bobwhites are a valuable resource for landowners and sportsmen. In this study, pen-reared quail were released and tracked to see how well they adapted to and survived in the wild. Results show that releasing pen-reared quail may not be the best way to increase population numbers. This publication explains the important role of habitat management in making such decisions. (6 pages)

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