Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch field day set Sept. 27

Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu

Contact: Dr. Dale Rollins, 325-653-4576, d-rollins@tamu.edu

           ROBY – The Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch will conduct its 6th annual field day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch near Roby.

“Best Management Practices for Quail” is the theme.

           Individual preregistration is $10 until Sept. 20 and $20 thereafter. Student preregistration is $5. The fees include lunch, refreshments and field day abstracts. For more information or to preregister contact Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist and Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch  director, San Angelo at 325-653-4576 or e-mail d-rollins@tamu.edu .

           “The quail situation looks better this year than any year since 2007,” Rollins said.  ”With the adoption of good management practices, hopefully we can capture this momentum and get back to huntable levels across west Texas.”

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