“bobwhite quail”

A veteran grouse hunter finds out why fast-flushing birds of the Deep South are regarded as gentlemanly.

It's been grim times for the bobwhite quail, as wild populations have fallen due to habitat loss and other reasons. However, through careful efforts and occasional luck from Mother Nature, they have stabilized and even resurged in certain southern and Midwest states.

After back-to-back years of ideal weather conditions—namely wet, cool summers—bobwhite quail populations are surging in Texas and Oklahoma.

In its 30 odd years of existence, Mossy Oak has become one of the most respected names in the hunting and outdoor business, and for good reason. The company's patterns have helped revolutionize hunting-specific camouflage as a whole, and recognized by hunters and huntresses throughout the world. Despite the company's successes, it didn't become a staple overnight. And the road to 2016—Mossy Oak's 30th Anniversary—is chock full of stories worth telling. Here are 10 things you didn't know about Mossy Oak.

Though studies confirm feral hogs continue to destroy habitat to the detriment of other wildlife species, hunters too often are excluded from aiding in states’ hog management efforts.