Welcome to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Quail page. Bobwhite quail populations have declined substantially in Mississippi during the last 50 years. These declines have been due to changes in land use and management.

 

Despite the loss of habitat and declining quail populations, local populations can be increased with planned habitat management at proper scales. Abundant quail populations were once a byproduct of agriculture. Today, habitat management practices that produce the proper cover resources required by quail are essential to increase local populations. If you are intersested in managing quail habitat and populations, visit the links under the Habitat and Population Management heading for more information.

 

Rick Hamrick, Small Game Program Leader

662.320.9375

 

Dave Godwin, Wild Turkey/Small Game Program Coordinator

662.325.5119