PA quail plan

bauerline

bauerline

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I've been wondering how the PA Quail Plan was coming along and I saw this today:


QUAIL MANAGEMENT GIVEN BOOST

Commissioners vote to route $250,000 from lease agreement to efforts outlined by plan.



The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners hope to jumpstart the state?s quail management efforts, and on Tuesday took action toward that end.

The board formed a committee to oversee implementation of the Game Commission?s quail-management plan, which includes an initial survey to identify quail habitat and determine how many wild quail live in Pennsylvania .

Additionally, the board amended a nearly $3.9 million lease agreement for oil and gas rights to route $250,000 to wildlife management resources, specifically for the management of the northern bobwhite quail.

Commissioner Jay Delaney made the motion to amend the lease, and it was seconded by Commissioner Brian Hoover and approved by a 5-2 vote. Commissioners Ralph Martone and Charles Fox voted against the measure, and Commissioner Ronald Weaner was absent.

Delaney said the Game Commission should place priority on efforts to manage bobwhite quail, since most reports indicate the species is in decline, and perhaps could be considered endangered.

The commissioners said the additional funding would help in providing resources for quail management.


Anybody else hear anything about the progress of the plan?
 
Brian,

I haven't been in touch lately with the people that might have some information on the quail plan. A while back we were actively following up leads on the where abouts of wild quail in Pa.. We weren't able to confirm any WILD quail at these locations. We then went back to NJ to some of the traditional known locations and were disapointed to not find any sign of the birds. Of course this doesn't mean that there weren't any, just that we didn't hear or see any in our very unscientific search.

I think ALL small game hunters in Pa. owe Mr. Jay DeLaney a big thank you! He's constantly fighty for the programs that matter to the small game hunter and the FUTURE of hunting in Pa. in general. I am certainly glad to have him there and feel that we are in good hands. Thank You Mr. DeLaney! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
I do think Jay was a big supporter for the pheasant and quail plan. I just hope that the person who takes his place feels the same way. I read that he is ready to retire soon.

I think the plan is still in the beginning stages of finding any wild quail in the state. I'm not sure if they are looking or if anything was found.
 
Great to see the quail plan getting off the ground. Truly Commissioners Delaney and Putnam have moved this project along. Can't wait to get some wild birds and see how they do. :)
 
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