Well we start with conservation, with habitat as the root cause of all problems of wildlife. First case that is as simple as the pimple on yor nose, what we know about nature is miniscule, so the idea that we Know the turkey does not impact quail is a theory. It's a theory that is a favorite of the conservation set. It is probably true. I suggest a theory that predators are not a problem on quail, be they turkey or skunks, if we have boundless habitat, somewhere the quail will survive and multiply. We do not have that luxury. So in the habitat position we find are ourselves in, with competing animals for little cover, who knows what effect turkeys have? If they compete for food sources, nesting cover, winter cover, and hen eats a chick here or there, it mitigates the quail population. I will tell you, I find 400 flocks of turkeys or the deer herds I see yarded up this winter, are disturbing. But not apparently to the conservation department. Habitat might make the quail more abundant and the property less attractive to deer and turkey. A win -win to me!
