General Resources and Publications

In the working lands library, you will find project reports, presentations, peer-reviewed studies, and more.

314-Brush Management: Quail (GA and SE example)

314- Brush Management Practice. This job sheet has been specifically modified for Northern Bobwhite in the Southeastern United States.

645 Covey Headquarters Planning Job Sheet (MO example)

645 Quail Covey Headquarters Planning example from Missouri NRCS

FY17-21 WLFW-Northern bobwhite Map

This map was current as of FY21 for NRCS WLFW-Northern bobwhite but updated for FY22 based on the NRCS state offices that opted into the Northern bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas Framework partnership (by FY22 there will be 24 states).

Map of NRCS States Opting In/Out of WLFW Northern bobwhite

In February 2021, NRCS requested that 30 state offices within the northern bobwhite current or historic range submit a final decision to National Headquarters on opting in or out of WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas. The decisions were completely voluntary and dependent on each states interest and ability to commit. These maps depict the distribution of states and their responses. Note that Oklahoma has now joined (and we need to updated this map)!

Presentation to WLFW Partners on NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework

On March 2, 2022 as the release of the release by NRCS of the new framework is pending, Bridgett Costanzo of WLFW and Jessica McGuire of Quail Forever gave an overview of the framework, the associated needs assessment, and activities already underway to add staff and design a national monitoring plan. To view the recorded webinar based on these slides, go to the webinars section

Northern Bobwhite in Working Grasslands

The northern bobwhite is often referred to and "edge" species, seeking habitat where crop fields intersect with woodlands, pastures, and old fields. The desired outcomes of project practices is 1) improved cattle production for grazing operations, 2) restore native grasses to the agricultural landscape, and 3) improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on farms.

Good for Bobwhite, Good for Cattle

America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners are continuing to show how wildlife and working lands can prosper together. Let NRCS develop a comprehensive, resource conservation plan for your grazing operation and the northern bobwhite.