Missouri Department of Conservation

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• A Quail's LifeIn October 2006, the Department of Conservation started a very interesting quail research project at the Davisdale and Locust Creek conservation areas in north Missouri.
• Wood is Good, Even for Quail!One day a year with a chainsaw can boost quail numbers on your property.