WHAT: Year-long course with 4 sessions, each session lasts 3 days (Sunday 1PM-Tuesday 12PM). QuailMasters requires considerable commitment from s tudents in terms of time and workload.
WHO: This course is designed for landowners, land managers, hunters, college students, natural resource professionals, and anyone passionate about learning more about quail.
WHY: To give quail enthusiasts a solid foundation in the principles of quail ecology and habitat management and connect with like-minded people, professionals and instructors.
KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
Mixture of both classroom exercises and field tours
Involvement of local landowners/managers, researchers and other professionals at each location
Emphasis on critical thinking and plant identification
Networking with landowners, land managers, hunters, researchers and professionals who have similar interest in quail
Research and habitat management best practices updates
Homework and quizzes - to help hone your knowledge and skills
Graduate students can earn credit for this course (let us know ahead of time if you are seeking college credit)
QUAILMASTERS 2026 - DATES & LOCATIONS
Session 1 - April 26-28 - Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, Roby, TX
Session 2 - June 14-16 - South Texas, Hebbronville, TX
Session 3 - August 16-18 - East Texas (TBA)
Session 4 - October 25- 27 - Panhandle (TBA)
Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging and some meals. Attendance at 3 of the 4 sessions is required for graduation. QuailMasters is a prestigious program which demands 110% from all participants. Registration is limited to 40, deadline to registrer is April 1, 2026. Registration cost is $600 or $300 for students. Non-refundable after March 1, 2026.
Contact: Dana Wright, Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation (806)346-7409 or dwright@quailresearch.org
About This Event
QuailMasters 2026
WHAT: Year-long course with 4 sessions, each session lasts 3 days (Sunday 1PM-Tuesday 12PM). QuailMasters requires considerable commitment from s tudents in terms of time and workload.
WHO: This course is designed for landowners, land managers, hunters, college students, natural resource professionals, and anyone passionate about learning more about quail.
WHY: To give quail enthusiasts a solid foundation in the principles of quail ecology and habitat management and connect with like-minded people, professionals and instructors.
KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
Mixture of both classroom exercises and field tours
Involvement of local landowners/managers, researchers and other professionals at each location
Emphasis on critical thinking and plant identification
Networking with landowners, land managers, hunters, researchers and professionals who have similar interest in quail
Research and habitat management best practices updates
Homework and quizzes - to help hone your knowledge and skills
Graduate students can earn credit for this course (let us know ahead of time if you are seeking college credit)
QUAILMASTERS 2026 - DATES & LOCATIONS
Session 1 - April 26-28 - Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, Roby, TX
Session 2 - June 14-16 - South Texas, Hebbronville, TX
Session 3 - August 16-18 - East Texas (TBA)
Session 4 - October 25- 27 - Panhandle (TBA)
Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging and some meals. Attendance at 3 of the 4 sessions is required for graduation. QuailMasters is a prestigious program which demands 110% from all participants. Registration is limited to 40, deadline to registrer is April 1, 2026. Registration cost is $600 or $300 for students. Non-refundable after March 1, 2026.
Contact: Dana Wright, Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation (806)346-7409 or dwright@quailresearch.org