Despite heavy spring rains that delayed nesting, roadside survey indexes are still up from last year.
Quality habitat, strong quail numbers and ample public lands make Oregon a great destination for quail hunters.
Hunters to do a little homework and are willing to put on the miles should see their efforts pay off when hunting South Carolina quail this season.
Heavy spring rains likely had some impact on chick survival, but in areas of good habitat, Tennessee hunters should expect to find some birds.
After a poor season last year, Texas quail hunters can look forward to at least some improvement this fall.
Last year's drought and heavy spring rains had an impact, but despite that, Utah quail hunters should find similar numbers to last year