Maybe what we need is Genetically Modified Quail, GMQ. If the numbers of birds go up like GMO grain productions we would have good old days back in no time. Men no longer brag about corn yield of 200 bushels per acre. I know lots don't get that much but under right conditions more than a few do. We had a farm two years ago which was way, way above that average and I suspect we were not that far above many. Now if we just got $8.00 a bushel with that type of yield.
The loss of CPR is sad and not just for the money loss or game loss. In fact, I could have done better renting the land in all but the early years. But most farmers consider their lives to include stewardship of the land as much as making a living off it. But I have noticed the farmer who tends my land has several acres he has taken out of production and is letting grow into grass land type cover. He use to hunt rabbits and I think even has picked up a couple of dogs. Perhaps he will get a few this year. I love a good rabbit for dinner after hearing the dogs works one for a good shot and making the shot.
