Bobwhite Quail
Small Game
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Season: CLOSED
(2025-10-18 - 2026-02-28)
Field Reference: Bobwhite Quail
Appearance & Identification
Small, plump bird with mottled brown plumage and a white throat (males).
Preferred Habitat
Early successional brush, overgrown fields, and agricultural edges.
Seasonal Behavior
Forms coveys; flushes explosively when pressured; distinct "bob-white" whistle.
Recommended Tactics
Hunting: Use a pointing dog to locate coveys in thick edge cover.
Field Notes & Facts
During winter, quail huddle in a tight circle called a "covey," with their tails pointing inward and heads pointing out to share body heat and watch for predators.