Iowa Quail

[BPATT11]

Hey, I don't need spots, but I am trying to get an idea where to go after the pheasant season closes. Just trying to extend my season the best I can. I went by Denison last year and didn't see one and we worked very hard on a great day. Just trying to hone in a more general location. Appreciate the help, and hope your seasons close out in a good way!

 

[remy3424]

If I were looking for one, I would be south of I80. The further south, the better the chances, I would say.

 

[John Singer]

Have you looked into this to document?

Scroll down to the last two pages.

https://www.iowadnr.gov/media/8748/download?inline

 

[BPATT11]

Yeah, I just didnt see any last year and wondered if I was just bad luck or they weren't actually there. Was wondering if people were seeing them this year.

 

[birddude]

Go as far south as you can.

 

[GladHunter]

I've seen several coveys in places I didn't see last year. As posts have said South is better, I'm in central but I have heard west is better than east but that's second hand. Check the woody cover near smaller grass plots.

 

[remy3424]

I my corner, there are so few, they don't need me trying to kill them, the winters are pretty good at that already it seems.

 

[birddude]

Have you looked into this to document?

Scroll down to the last two pages.

https://www.iowadnr.gov/media/8748/download?inline

I've watched these maps for decades. Although they are correct in general, there will always be pockets that defy the maps.

 

[Miforester]

We used to do well in sw Iowa back in late 80s and early 90s. We were south of 80 and Anita.