Quail hunting brings the generations together and gets young people into the great outdoors. To walk through the country with a friend and watch a bird dog at work is to understand co-dependence. Additionally, quail hunting increases land value, supports economies in rural towns and provides a livelihood for countless dog breeders, dog trainers, and hunting guides.
As long as quail hunting has existed in Texas, there have been boom years and bust years. However, the numbers and the experts indicate that we are in an unexplainable slump in wild quail populations in recent years. As hunting opportunities have diminished, thousands of sportsmen have put down their shotgun, contemplated giving away their bird dogs and selling their dog trailers. Owners of ranches purchased in anticipation of long walks and heart-stopping covey rises are wondering if they will ever see the good days again.
All proceeds from our dinner and auction go directly to quail research and education in Texas. We are a volunteer non-profit organization, and virtually all of our items at our Annual Dinner & Auction have been donated.
