Story and photo from Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch
For the third year, we are soliciting heads of bobwhites and blue quail to monitor eyeworm infections. We especially seek samples from across the Rolling Plains ecoregion. But we’ll take a sample of heads (perhaps 20 from anywhere else you may be hunting). By screening quail across the state (and throughout the bobwhite’s range) we hope to learn just how widespread (and severe) the problem is. See our website for the protocol and data sheet for handling/shipping specimens to us for this free service.
We need a wing enclosed with the head in order for use to age the bird; please put only one head/wing in a plastic sandwich bag then keep them in the freezer until it’s time to ship them. Ship them to us via overnight delivery. Specimens can also be dropped off at the Matador WMA (Paducah), Gene Howe WMA (Canadian), TPWD Inland Fisheries Office (Abilene), or Muse WMA (Brownwood).
Any questions, please call RPQRR manager Daniel King (325-276-2187). Instructions for submitting samples are found on our website (www.quailresearch.org).
