Family Odontophoridae (New World Quail) - Quail are the only members of the pheasant order which are native to the New World. They live in forests, woody plains, deserts and cultivated reas. The northern bobwhite is a member of this group.

May 1, 2024 · According to studies conducted by the North American Breeding Bird Survey, a large-scale bird monitoring program, observations of northern bobwhite quail in Illinois declined dramatically over a fifty-year period. In surveys conducted on targeted tracts throughout the state, observers counted an average of 43.96 quail per survey route in 1970.

Quail hunting in Illinois was very popular for most of the early and mid-1900’s with well over 150,000 hunters. Harvest was estimated at over 2 million quail per year from the 1950’s through the early 1970’s.

May 2, 2024 · According to studies conducted by the North American Breeding Bird Survey, a large-scale bird monitoring program, observations of northern bobwhite quail in Illinois declined dramatically over a fifty-year period. In surveys conducted on targeted tracts throughout the state, observers counted an average of 43.96 quail per survey route in 1970.

The bobwhite quail is common in Illinois. The familiar "ah-bob-white" mating call of the male is heard in the spnng and summer. Other calls, whistles, and clucks are used when feeding, guiding the chicks, and when looking for one another after being scattered. The bobwhite quail is a short, plump bird about 10 Inches long, weighing 6 to 7 ounces.

Aug 1, 2023 · The northern bobwhite is widely distributed across the United States. It ranges from the Atlantic Coast to the Rocky Mountains and from southern Wisconsin to the Gulf of Mexico. However, quail have experienced dramatic declines in abundance throughout their range. Illinois is …

Illinois upland bird hunting information, season limits, bag limits, species overviews and quick links to Illinois DNR and hunting licenses.

Contact Illinois Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever at (309) 948-6390, [email protected]. Website for PF Windshield Card for all hunting and for PF Upland Lottery Permit for First Two Weekends of Nov: www.ihuntil.com. Need to …

Jun 28, 2024 · A pleasant surprise, Winkeler says he has recently seen – and heard – quail in southern Illinois. Bobwhites are attracted to nesting areas where they hear the calls of other bobwhites, research has revealed.

Grasslands established through the Illinois Quail SAFE initiative will secure critical habitat for many of Illinois’ species in greatest need of conservation, including bobwhite quail.