I try to stay aware of what the MDC is thinking and doing on the upland front. Recently there has been some guarded optimism with regards to the spring 2011 hatch. As you may have seen yourself the Turkey hatch was up dramatically, there is some thought that the quail would have responded as well, maybe not a real big comeback, but at least a small gain to stack against a long term losing streak. Give us a reason to think we have a chance anyway! Here's hoping!!!! Roadside survey has been completed, published in mid September.