Grilled quail with grapes and onions, fresh off the grill with QF Journal Editor Ryan Sparks. This recipe by chef Jesse Griffiths was originally featured in the summer issue of the QF Journal, and can now be found at our website at the link below. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Gamebird-Gourmet-Grilled-Quail-with-Grapes-and-Onions.aspx

Quail Fact Friday!💡 Most hunters know that quail struggle in brutally cold temperatures, but how do they deal with the heat? Most quail species forage in the cooler mornings and evenings, resting in the shade during peak heat. Gambel’s quail scratch out ground depressions to cool off and also use “gular fluttering” to regulate body temperature. Gular fluttering is contractions of the upper neck muscles that rapidly move air across membranes within the mouth and throat. It is essentially the bird version of panting in dogs. Scaled quail, adapted to slightly cooler areas, use evaporative cooling and can increase their metabolism to lower their body temperature, but struggle above 104°F. Northern bobwhites rely on plant cover for shade, especially during nesting season, to avoid thermal stress. Effective land management with adequate plant cover is crucial for their survival. Whether it be cold or heat, quail are true survivors! #quailforever #quail #quailfactfriday

A hot Arizona summer day is the perfect time for a trip to the local guzzler. 🎥: @jasontrailcammiller

On The Wing Podcast Ep. 272: Bird Dog Training and Falling in Love with Susanna & Ronnie Smith, is live. Listen now at the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Podcast-Ep-272-Bird-Dog-Training-and-a-Love-Story-with-Susanna-Ronnie-Smith.aspx Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by the husband-and-wife dog training duo Susanna and Ronnie Smith. Ronnie comes from a long line of famous bird dog trainers that includes his father, Ronnie Sr., his uncle Delmar, and his cousin Rick. The couple talk about falling in love when Susanna brought her young German shorthaired pointer pup to Ronnie for training. This is their touching love story filled with bird dog conversation and priceless bird dog training tips. Episode Highlights: - Susanna shares her story of growing up as a ranching kid in Texas, moving to Washington, D.C. to work for the House Committee on Agriculture, then coming back home to her roots to work livestock, horses, and dogs. - Ronnie shares a few fun stories about guiding President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann, and astronaut Eugene Cernan on Texas quail hunts. - The couple also share how the COVID pandemic changed the way they approached training a bird dog.