“Our added winter moisture and active calling period led to a very long nesting and hatching season, starting in late April and extending into early summer, with chicks hatching as late as early July,” O’Dell said. “From a population standpoint, we are out of a deficit for the first time since 2001-2002. Quail are starting to pop up in places they haven’t been seen in a while. 

“If you’ve never had the chance to experience what Arizona quail hunting built its name on, then this would be the year to get out and enjoy it.”      

Meanwhile, hunters should note that the season for Mearns’ quail doesn’t begin until Dec. 4. It’s summer rainfall that plays a key role in nesting success and population numbers of this species. After a spotty and relatively weak monsoon across southern Arizona, these birds are likely to be abundant only in pockets that received sufficient precipitation this summer.       

A valid Arizona hunting or combination hunt and fish license is required for all hunters 10 and older. Those hunters under 10 must either have a valid hunting or combination hunt and fish license, or be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid hunting or combination hunt and fish license. Licenses can be purchased online or at license dealers statewide. A youth combination hunt and fish license (ages 10 to 17) is $5.

The general bag limit is 15 quail per day in the aggregate, of which no more than eight may be Mearns’ quail (when the Mearns’ season opens Dec. 4). The general possession limit is 45 quail in the aggregate after opening day, of which no more than 15 Gambel’s, scaled or California quail in the aggregate may be taken in any one day. After the opening of the Mearns’ season, the 45-quail possession limit may include 24 Mearns’ quail, of which no more than eight may be taken in any one day.

More quail-hunting information can be found on the department’s website at https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/. Another resource for both new and experienced hunters alike is “An Introduction to Hunting Arizona’s Small Game.” Written by Randall D. Babb, the 196-page, full-color book covers where and how to hunt small game birds (like quail), squirrels, rabbits, ducks and geese. It also includes how to prepare and cook your harvest, with illustrations and recipes. The book can be ordered for $16.95 at www.azgfd.gov/publications.

Finally, hunters should check out O’Dell’s techniques for field-dressing quail at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gRwZAcWzzk.   

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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.

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Two Montana Management Hunts, One for Antlerless Mule Deer and One for Wild Turkeys Opens


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Posted on: 12/14/21
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News # 14664
Two Montana 2021 management hunts, one for antlerless mule deer and one for wild turkeys, have been enacted for the community of Jordan.

A special archery-only, antlerless mule deer hunt, designed to reduce conflicts with deer in city limits by reducing numbers in and adjacent to town, will begin Monday, Dec. 13 and end on or before Feb. 15, 2022. A special archery-only wild turkey hunt for the community of Jordan, also to reduce conflicts with turkeys in town by reducing numbers in and near town, opened Dec. 13 and will end on or before Jan. 1, 2022.

Additional details of each hunt are outlined below.

MULE DEER ARCHERY-ONLY MANAGEMENT HUNT
The hunt area covers properties owned by the City of Jordan and Garfield County, within the city limits of Jordan (see attached map). Additionally, there are some private lands around the border of the city limits open for hunting.

Hunters must obtain permission to hunt Jordan by contacting the Jordan City Office at 406-557-2692 or in person at 451 Main St. Those office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Valid licenses include any unused Region 7 antlerless mule deer B Licenses (007-03), and any General “A” Deer licenses, which will be valid only for antlerless mule deer. Hunters must also possess a current Base Hunting License and Conservation License as well as a current Bow and Arrow License.

Hunting will be conducted in accordance with the 2021 deer hunting regulations. All applicable laws and regulations apply. Hunters may only use legal archery equipment outlined in current deer regulations.

Hunters will be required to bag and remove the deer viscera from areas where its presence may be offensive or a problem. Successful hunters are encouraged to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease. If they plan to do so, instructions on taking samples can be found at https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/chronic-wasting-disease/get-your-animal-sampled. People also may call the Miles City FWP office at 406-234-0900, or any FWP regional office and make an appointment.

Successful hunters MUST report their harvest to FWP wildlife biologist Emily Mitchell at 406-234-0923 or at [email protected] within 72 hours of harvest.

If this hunt should close early for any reason, hunters will be given 48 hours notice of the closure.

For more information, please contact wildlife biologist Emily Mitchell at 770-359-8776; Miles City game warden Casey Prell at 406-853-7900; 1-800-TIP-MONT; or FWP Regional Headquarters at 406-234-0900.


WILD TURKEY ARCHERY-ONLY MANAGEMENT HUNT
The hunt area is properties owned by the City of Jordan and Garfield County, within the city limits of Jordan. Additionally, there are some private lands around the border of the city limits open for hunting (see attached map).

Hunters need to obtain permission to hunt turkeys by contacting the Jordan City Office at 406-557-2692 or in person at 451 Main St. These office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Valid licenses include any unused Region 7 turkey licenses (799-00), or unused General Turkey licenses, valid for either-sex wild turkey. Hunters must also possess a current Base Hunting License and Conservation License as well as a current Bow and Arrow License.

Hunting will be conducted in accordance with the 2021 turkey regulations. All applicable laws and regulations apply. Hunters may only use legal archery equipment (refer to 2021 Turkey Hunting Regulations).

Hunters will be required to bag and remove the turkey viscera and parts from areas where its presence may be offensive or a problem.

Successful hunters MUST report their harvest to FWP wildlife biologist Emily Mitchell at 406-234-0923 or at [email protected] within 72 hours of harvest.

For more information, please contact wildlife biologist Emily Mitchell at 770-359-8776; Miles City game warden Casey Prell at 406-853-7900; 1-800-TIP-MONT; or FWP Regional Headquarters at 406-234-0900.

For a MAP of Jordan see; antlerless-mule-deer-wild-turkey-management-hunts-set-for-jordan

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