Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade
“Tell me, I forget, Show me, I remember, Involve me, I understand.”
5-day camps for youth For Ages years of age Cost is $300, Scholarships Available Held annually in June and July 5-day camps for youth For Ages years of age Cost is $300, Scholarships Available Held annually in June and July Texas Brigade Camps
Texas Brigade Partners Texas Deer Association Texas Chapters of NWTF Texas Wildlife Association Texas AgriLife Extension Lower Colorado River Authority Texas Parks & Wildlife Department USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Texas Deer Association Texas Chapters of NWTF Texas Wildlife Association Texas AgriLife Extension Lower Colorado River Authority Texas Parks & Wildlife Department USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Texas Brigades < South Texas < North Texas < South Texas < North Texas < Rolling Plains < South Texas < Rolling Plains < South Texas Central Texas > East Texas >
Covey Composition Covey Leader Asst. Covey Leader 5 Cadets
“…and this bird you cannot change” -Lynyrd Skynyrd “…and this bird you cannot change” -Lynyrd Skynyrd
A variety or “patchwork” pattern of habitat and cover types in close proximity to each other and connected by travel lanes. Interspersion
Good bobwhite quail habitat has a variety of plants that provide food and/or cover. Diversity
The process (natural or human- influenced) of one group of plants replacing another. Plant Succession
The transition zone between two different vegetative types. Edge Effect
FoodWater Cover Any “weak- link” that is critical to the survival of an animal. Limiting Factor
The home range of a bobwhite quail is about 40 acres. Bobwhite quail are “sedentary” species. Home Range
Nesting Cover Loafing and escape Cover Screening Cover Roosting Cover Brood Cover Nesting Cover Loafing and escape Cover Screening Cover Roosting Cover Brood Cover Cover Types Required by Quail
Quail Anatomy & Physiology
Team Building and Leadership Skills
Conservation Games
Shotgun Safety & Shooting
Radio Telemetry
A Little FUN
Insect Collection Nest Depredation
Media Skills
Taxidermy
K.P. and Bedding Area Inspection
Wildlife Photography & Journaling
Hunter Safety Who Dun It
A Little Friendly Competition
Constructing Tri-Fold Displays
Conservation Cadences
Accomplishments Top Cadet > College Scholarship Winners
Our Hunting HeritageOur Hunting Heritage The Hunter’s Role In ConservationThe Hunter’s Role In Conservation Hunter Safety and ResponsibilityHunter Safety and Responsibility Striving for A Land EthicStriving for A Land Ethic Our Hunting HeritageOur Hunting Heritage The Hunter’s Role In ConservationThe Hunter’s Role In Conservation Hunter Safety and ResponsibilityHunter Safety and Responsibility Striving for A Land EthicStriving for A Land Ethic Hunter Skills Trail
For More Information: Contact Helen Holdsworth, Executive Director By Phone: 800-TEX-WILD or , ext. 120 Via Website: Contact Helen Holdsworth, Executive Director By Phone: 800-TEX-WILD or , ext. 120 Via Website:
The Future of Conservation “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple but no one can count the apples in a seed” -Anonymous “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple but no one can count the apples in a seed” -Anonymous