East Foundation’s research on sustainable bobwhite quail harvest in South Texas compares hunted and non-hunted sites, finding similar quail densities but higher over-winter population declines in hunted areas (49% vs 38%). The study reveals hunters are most active from mid-December to late January, prefer areas with 22% brush density near access roads, and average 2.6 covey encounters per hour, with spatial analysis showing hunting parties cover about 60 acres per hour using two pointing dogs.
