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Arizona Quail: Species in Jeopardy?
Author
Engel-Wilson, Ron
Kuvlesky, William P.
Publisher
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Publication Year
2002
Body

ABSTRACT
An overview of the 4 native species of quail in Arizona, their distribution, and habitats is presented. Possible threats to their longterm existence are explored. A discussion on harvest and hunters and the biological and political impacts hunters have in relation to quail distribution and abundance is presented. The concern with current management direction is addressed and recommendations made. [AUTHOR ABSTRACT]

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Conference Name
Fifth National Quail Symposium
Keywords
Altar Valley
Arizona
Gambel's quail
habitat
management
masked bobwhite
Montezuma quail
scaled quail
United States