Folks

Much of the Bobwhite hunting down my way is on private farms, and are 
generally released birds.  Perhaps DNR has to or should take this type of 
hunting into concern with their regulations.  Probably development is much 
more of a stress on the life of Bobwhite Quail then hunting.  Build up, not 
out.

Next topic.  What do we do about hunting Black Bear?  Perhaps we could hire 
returning pacification troops from Iraq to quell the violence the bears are 
causing in western MD.

Just stirring the pot.

George

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hoffman, Mark" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] bobwhite troubles


Lance-in my capacity as a DNR employee (formerly of the wildlife unit for 20 
years) I suggest you feel free to contact our upland game bird biologist 
(Bob Long, ) so you may more fully address your 
concerns.

The issues associated with quail populations, habitat, hunting, etc.  are 
well know to the Department.

Thank you.
Mark Hoffman
Director, Finance and Administrative Services
Department of Natural Resources

 -----Original Message-----
From: lance biechele [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 08:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
To: 
Subject: [MDOSPREY] bobwhite troubles

Do you care if there is an open season on quail?
I think that one of the great responses I received about
our bobwhite crisis is that "if DNR has statistics of [quail]
population estimates" then where are they finding this info?
It is my understanding that the State of MD has put
this species "AT RISK."
Maybe not on Sunday evening - but why can't we shake
our government's awareness of this hypocritical legislature
action tomorrow?
Best wishes,
Lance