View the full rillette recipe featured in The Hunters Table section of the latest issue of the Quail Forever Journal at the link in our bio. This upland rillette is delicious and decadent and should be thickly spread on toasted bread or crackers. The jars are small and durable enough to throw in your bird vest with some crackers for a quick field lunch. They are also perfect on a tailgate shared with friends and a beer at the end of the day. I always bring a jar or two on hunting trips and they always come back empty. They make great gifts for gracious landowners, are a fantastic addition to a charcuterie board, and will impress your hunting buddies. If you’re feeling generous, I bet your dog would love some too. #quailforever #quail #wildgame #wildgamerecipes

Quail Fact Friday!💡 As bobwhite quail chicks hatch, their diet plays a crucial role in their development. They need plenty of beta-keratin, a protein found in insects, to produce feathers quickly. For bobwhites, this means feasting on insects and other invertebrates, which make up over 80% of their diet during the first weeks of life and continue to be a significant part of their diet throughout the summer. In areas rich in insect diversity, chicks have a better chance of thriving, as they can quickly gain weight and develop strong feathers. Weedy habitats with low vegetation provide ideal feeding grounds for young chicks, allowing them easy access to bugs, the freedom to move around without getting tangled up, and escape cover from predators. This is why brooding habitat is so important for bobwhite quail populations! #quailforever #quail #bobwhitequail #quailfactfriday

Something new and exciting is taking off in the world of habitat management. It’s soaring among the sweetgums and hovering above the sericea lespedeza, ready to strike. However, its ability to target and eradicate invasive species is balanced by its capacity for reintroducing native habitat. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become a popular topic of research due to their ability to effectively suppress undesired herbaceous and woody vegetation. They offer a dynamic approach to conservation efforts and significantly boost application efficiency, making them a cost-effective solution. Chapter member and habitat chair, Jake Fletcher, has recently started using drones as a conservation tool for efforts across central and eastern Virginia. Due to the mobility and efficiency of the equipment, he has been able to impact more acres for northern bobwhites than using traditional equipment. Not only are they able to quickly herbicide an area, but they can also quickly plant a diverse blend of native grasses, forbs, and legumes utilized by quail for food, cover, and shelter. Learn more about the implementation of drones for habitat management at the link in our bio. #quailforever #quail #drone #habitatmanagement