Quail chapter reemerging, red snapper seasons to open

Bobwhite quail—famously known for the “bob-WHITE” call—are at all-time lows across much of the U.S. South, and the piece argues habitat loss is a key driver. It notes that heavy cover is required for survival, while bunch grasses and protective cover around agricultural fields have declined and longleaf pine forests have been reduced. In Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest, U.S. Forestry Service efforts to re-establish longleaf are helping quail numbers rise in reforested areas. This week also brings a resurgence of private efforts with the Atchafalaya Chapter of Quail Forever restarting after its four-year run ended during COVID-19. A Thursday 5 p.m. banquet at The City Club in Baton Rouge will feature the group, led by newly installed president Joseph Guercio.