| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 491 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Perspectives on South Texas |
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Perspectives on south Texas.
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| Contents |
Ecology and life history of Texas quails. Introduction / Leonard A. Brennan, Fidel Hernández, and Fred C. Bryant -- Gambel's quail ecology and life history / William P. Kuvlesky, Jr., Stephen J. DeMaso, and Michael D. Hobson -- Montezuma quail ecology and life history / Louis A. Harveson [and others] -- Northern bobwhite ecology and life history / Fidel Hernández and Markus J. Peterson -- Scaled quail ecology and life history / Nova J. Silvy, Dale Rollins, and Shane W. Hisenant -- Diseases and parasites of Texas quails / Markus J. Peterson -- Quail populations in the ecoregions of Texas : management opportunities and research challenges. Quails on the rolling plains / Dale Rollins -- Bobwhites on the cross timbers and prairies / Stephen J. DeMaso and James Dillard -- Bobwhites in the East Texas piney woods / R. Montague Whiting, Jr. -- Bobwhites on the blackland prairies / Markus J. Peterson -- Quails on the trans-pecos / Louis A. Harveson -- Quails on the Edwards Plateau / John T. Baccus and Jack C. Eitniear -- Quails on the High Plains / C. Brad Dabbert, Duane R. Lucia, and Robert B. Mitchell -- Bobwhites on the Post Oak Savannah / Nova J. Silvy -- Bobwhites on the Gulf Coast prairies / Robert M. Perez -- Bobwhites on the South Texas plains / Fidel Hernández, Robert M. Perez, and Fred S. Guthery -- Culture, heritage, and future of Texas quails. Quail regulations and the rule-making process in Texas / Jerry L. Cooke -- Economic aspects of Texas quails / J. Richard Conner -- Managing and releasing pen-raised bobwhites / Fidel Hernández and Robert M. Perez -- Operating a South Texas hunting camp / Ronnie Howard -- Strategies for forming a quail management cooperative / Stephen J. DeMaso, William P. Kuvlesky, Jr., and Jason B. Hardin -- Sources of information and technical assistance for quail managers / Dale Rollins -- Effects of quail management on other wildlife / William P. Kuvlesky, Jr. -- The science of quail management and the management of quail science / Fred S. Guthery and Leonard A. Brennan -- The future of quail hunting and sustainability science / Leonard A. Brennan |
| Summary |
Texas Quails presents the first complete assessment of the four species of quail found in this vast state. Experts describe each of them and examine all geographic regions of the state for historical and current population trends, habitat status, and research needs. These experts also discuss management practices, hunting issues, economics, and diseases |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-473) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Game bird management -- Texas
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Odontophoridae -- Texas
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NATURE -- Animals -- Birds.
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NATURE -- Birdwatching Guides.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ornithology.
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Game bird management
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Odontophoridae
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Texas
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Brennan, Leonard A. (Leonard Alfred)
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| LC no. |
2006011359 |
| ISBN |
9781603445122 |
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1603445129 |
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