Ohio, however, held a lot more ring-necked ... Boone was familiar with bobwhite quail, ruffed grouse and cottontail bunnies, which along with pheasants will become legal game on Nov. 1.

The northern bobwhite, found in coveys except during breeding season, is the most widespread and familiar quail in North America. It exhibits the greatest range of geographic variation of any ...

Large clutch sizes help sustain quail populations. Up to 80 percent of the population dies each year. Bird lifespan: How long ...