Travis, at one time my land was almost totally oaks and cedar with very few open area. However, there were a lot of pastures on adjoining places. I was loaded with quail. I kept pipe feeders with corn and milo in my yard. We would sometime see 50 or so birds coming in. I didn't hunt them and they would feed 25 ft. from us. They, I expect, they spent most of their time feeding on adjoining places. And then, like most everywhere else, they declined and disappeared. I still hear a cock every couple of years but it is rare.

One of my neighbors tried raising them for years. Then, he bought some wild coveys. None of them made it.

A couple of years ago I talked to our local TPWD Biologist. He told me that there was a couple of places in the County that still had some "pretty good" populations.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa