Record #:

18947

Author(s):

Wicker, R.E.

Abstract:

A number of articles have appeared in magazines and newspapers in support of various birds to become the state symbol. Wicker gives his reasons for choosing the quail.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 37, Feb 1943, p3

Subject(s):

Quail; Signs and symbols--North Carolina

Record #:

1383

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

While many factors seem to affect quail populations in the Southeast, the reduction of insects may be limiting the quail's brood habitat.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 58 Issue 2, Feb 1994, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Birds, Protection of; Quail

Record #:

16548

Author(s):

Evans, Steve; Ashburn, Bill

Abstract:

Evans with the Southern Appalachian Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society and Ashburn of North Carolina Quail Unlimited discuss recent accomplishments in improving conditions for upland game birds and future directions of their respective organizations.

Source:

Upland Gazette (NoCar SK 340 U65), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Spring 1998, p4-5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ruffed grouse; Bird populations; Quail; Wildlife organizations; Game birds

Record #:

24194

Author(s):

Faggart, Maury

Abstract:

A 1,200 acre former tobacco farm in Richmond County, The Webb Farm, is now a quail hunting resort.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 4, April 2007, p74-79, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quail; Quail shooting; Richmond County--Description and travel; Richmond County--Industry; Quail hunting

Record #:

38163

Author(s):

Raver, Duane; Wilson, Ken; Edmisten, Walter F.; Dalrymple, Arnold R.

Abstract:

Short stories about what people have come across while working, such as spawning fish, the presence of kidney worms in mink, and a very large catfish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1951, p19, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish behavior; Catfishes; Quail; Mink farming

Record #:

16454

Author(s):

Evans, Jim

Abstract:

The manufacturer of the Anchor Covey Release system responds to the \"Pen-Raised Bird Issue\" article in the Summer 1997 Upland Gazette and provides a different point of view on pen-raised quail.

Source:

Upland Gazette (NoCar SK 340 U65), Vol. 2 Issue 2, Winter 1997, p4 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quail

Record #:

9807

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Before the 1970s, quail were abundant in the Southeast, but the population has rapidly declined since then. A major study seeks to answer why this has happened. Changing land use, predation, natural fluctuations, and control by man of naturally occurring fires are seen as contributing factors in the decline.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 12, Dec 1985, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird populations; Quail

Record #:

37890

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Although many animals are endangered or have gone extinct, there are other animals, such as quail and deer that are more plentiful than ever before.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 11, Nov 1950, p14-15, 20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Population growth; Deer populations; Quail