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The Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation (RPQRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on one thing: understanding and managing bobwhite and scaled quail in West Texas. Everything we do centers around quail and quail hunting, as reflected by our mission: “To preserve Texas’ heritage of wild quail hunting for this, and future, generations.” The Foundation and its Research Ranch were established to provide a living laboratory to devise land management strategies for the benefit of quail and also as an exemplar property to demonstrate the best methodologies and techniques to other “students of quail.”

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Episode 89: Sculpting Brush with Herbicides

2026/09/17

Herbicides have often received a bad reputation with wildlife managers, but don't throw the bab out with the bath water! Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Dr. Megan Clayton as they define when, how, and where herbicides can be useful for quail managers. Clayton is a Range management Specialist for Texas Agrilife Extension and has a background in wildlife management.

Episode 88: Virtual Fencing for Cows & Quail

2026/09/08

Cattle grazing is a 2-edged sword for quail managers. It's a matter of tailoring grazing pressure according to a quail's need for cover. Join Dr. Dale and his special guests Weston Siler and Brent Robertson as they explore "vitual fencing" as a new GPS-approach to where cows graze. Think of it as a Garmin Pro 550 training collar for black baldies.

Episode 87: Data Centers & Quail

2026/07/16

Data Centers & Quail: Texas is poised to be the Top State in the US for “hyperscale data centers”, and many of those target the Rolling Plains. Join Dr. Dale and his panel of special guests as they dissect the issue as it relates to quail.

Episode 86: Tio Kleberg on King Ranch Quail Hunting

2026/06/22

One could hardly imagine a better stomping ground for a sportsman than the vaulted King Ranch. Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Tio Kleberg — a name synonymous with quail hunting in South Texas.

Episode 85: The Elusive Texas Quail Lease

2026/05/26

Looking for a good quail lease? Aren’t we all! Join Dr. Dale and his guests Steve Snell and Dr. Ryan O'Shaughnessy as they share their experiences with this ongoing (and elusive) task.

Episode 84: Quotable Quail Quips

2026/04/22

Join Dr. Dale and his guests Dr. Ryan O'Shaughnessy and Joe Crafton in April as they share their collective repertoire of one-liners about bird dogs, quail hunting , and all things quail. Drawing from experiences from seasoned bird hunters, dog trainers, popular authors and others you’ll no doubt be shaking your head in agreement and proclaiming “he got that right!”

Episode 83: Thermal Imagery for Counting Quail

2026/03/19

Dr. Dale's special guest this month is Macy Ledbetter with Spring Creek Outdoors. They discuss using thermal imagery from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (i.e., drones) for counting quail and other wildlife. Fascinating technology for sure!

Episode 82: How Hunting Inspires Conservation

2026/02/20

Join Dr. Dale and Dr. Ryan O'Shaughnessy in February as they visit with special guest Britt Hosmer Longoria. Britt is a private pilot, published writer, photographer, hunter and co-founder of the Longoria-Hosmer Foundation. The Foundation is focused on sustainable-use conservation, wilderness protection and community-based solutions in biodiverse regions. Her work integrates applied science, field programs and strategic partnerships to support long-term ecological resilience and human-wildlife coexistence.

Episode 81: A Bobwhite Phoenix in East Texas?

2026/01/20

The Pineywoods of east Texas were historically a hotbed for quail hunting 50 years ago but populations have waned since that time. Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Dr. Brad Kubecka as they summarize recent efforts to revitalize quail in the Pineywoods of east Texas. Dr. Kubecka heads up Tall Timbers Research Station's Western Pineywoods Quail Initiative. His recent research is providing hope to revitalize the bobwhite phoenix in east Texas.

Episode 80: Diseases of Quail in Texas

2025/12/16

Ever think seriously about the possible impacts of disease on a quail population? I have … and it intrigues me. Join me this month as Dr. Markus J. Peterson covers the gamut of diseases that can infect quail.

Episode 79: I Hover for Quail

2025/11/19

Over the past 40 years helicopters have become a useful and popular tool in managing wildlife populations especially for deer. But what about quail? Join Dr. Dale and Dr. Andrea Montalvo of the East Foundation as they discuss the challenges in counting quail from helicopters.

Episode 78: Let's Talk Seeds

2025/10/17

Can you identify the Top 10 seeds for quail in the Rolling Plains? If not,why not? Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Ricky Linex as they discuss the importance of various seeds important to quails in the Rolling Plains.

Episode 77: Quail Forever (and ever!)

2025/09/16

Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Kyle Lusson as they discuss Quail Forever's mission to conserve quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy and their implementation of these efforts in Texas. Kyle also has a special connection to the Fisher County area where the Research Ranch is located and you will not want to miss that story!

Episode 76: Quail Coalition Provides Lift for RPQRF

2025/08/19

Quail Coalition arose from the ashes of Quail Unlimited in 2009 and has soared since then. Their banquets around TX (and now Oklahoma City) typically gross over $4 million annually to support quail conservation. Join Dr. Dale and QC’s executive director Jay Stine as they dissect this great success story.

Episode 75: Wildlife Habitat Federation Offers Boots on the Ground Technical Guidance

2025/07/18

Technical assistance for quail managers comes in many forms. Some “talk a good game” while others deliver the goods. Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Garry Stephens, CEO of Wildlife Habitat Federation, as they dissect the “form & function” of conservation delivery.

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4.8 out of 5

52 reviews

★★★★★

Thxfeedly 2025/07/28

I always learn something new!

This podcast never fails to teach its listeners something new on quail, wildlife, habitat, land management or just life in general. It’s not just for...

★★★★★

JM MO 2024/04/17

Enjoyable and educational!

I happened onto this podcast searching for some about bobwhites. It’s been a real pleasure to listen to. Although we ranch in Missouri, we are no less...

★★★★★

Mr. Occam 2020/11/02

The Quail Doctor!

These relatively short podcasts are always interesting and informative. Dr. Dale sounds like an incredibly interesting man. I love listening to his ho...

★★★★★

Western wing shooter 2019/09/25

Quail podcast

The best podcast on quail. Dr. Dale is very knowledgeable and so easy to listen to!

★★★★★

McGator83 2019/07/25

Feels like you are leaning on the back of a pickup talking quail management

Dr Rollins is the best at explaining scientific practices where anyone can understand it, implement it and measure success or failure.

★★★★★

Biggest loser593 2019/07/19

Keep em coming!!!

This has been sooo informative!! I’m just getting into quail in Arkansas. Thanks for bringing expertise down to our level, I’m hooked! If I had boys I...

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