Here in NC wild quail are virtually nonexistant.
We too have plenty of predators including coyote. In spite of this, the turkey population is growing. We have open season on them in all 100 counties.
Some of my from quail hunter friends believe the turkey population has contributed to the quail disappearance. The thought is that turkeys search all day for food. A nest of quail eggs would be a treat. I haven't been able to get a wildlife biologist agree to this.
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