Quail Forever Copper State

The Copper State Chapter and Valley of the Sun Chapter have merged! For all upcoming events and updates please go to the Valley of the Sun page. Link below.

Valley of the Sun Quail Forever Valley of the Sun Quail Forever was formed in January of 2012 by a collective group of concerned Quail Hunters. It was becoming painfully obvious, there wasn't enough quail, enough of the right habitat and resouces quail require, or enough kids afield.

With the first banquet coming up, check out the link below for more information and a donation tab.
http://www.valleyofthesunquailforever.com/purchase--donate.html

Purchase & Donate Thank you for your donation.  Your support will help advance habitat for desert quail and expand our mission of introducing children to outdoor recreation.

Chapter president Jim Bingle on the last Mearns hunt of 2015.

All smiles from the granddaughter of chapter President Jim Bingle, as she holds her first dove.

Nothing better then introducing youth to the joys of hunting and conservation.QF Copper State member Ron out with his Grandson.

All lovers of Arizona upland birds and bird dogs! Our December meeting is coming up @ Sportsmans Wharehouse North Phoenix, December 15, 6:30 pm. Come by for one of our last meetings of the season. If you're having trouble finding birds we may be able to help!

Not only is this event awesome, it benefits veterans and involves beer. Let's help a fellow group make this a great night.

QF Meeting Minutes
10/20/15
Location: Sportsman's Warehouse
• Attendees:
Jim Bingle --President
Perry Chism - Treasurer
Don Balach --Secretary
Ron Roeske
Jonathan O’Dell—AZGFD Small Game Biologist
• Meeting was called to order by Jim Bingle.
• There were no meeting minutes from September to approve.
• Jim mentioned John Gosselin from Upland Almanac might attend this evenings meeting. He did not attend as he was feeling under the weather.
• Old Business-
o Had a brief discussion about the Fun Shoot held Sept 19 at BACTC. Approximately 15 people were in attendance.
o Johnathan mentioned that approximately 16 volunteers participated in the Scaled Quail count held on Sept 26. 3-1/4 fields were surveyed. Results pending.
• New Business-
o Treasurer’s Report
▪ The Chapter has opened a new account at Chase bank
▪ Balance is now $236, including $19 profit from the Fun Shoot
o Sportsman’s Warehouse has requested Copper State QF to participate in a Quail hunting seminar being presented at the North Phoenix store on October 24th from 12-2pm.
o Had discussion of the upcoming banquet.
▪ Pavilion at BACTC is not available on any upcoming Saturday dates until May 2016.
▪ Jim will contact BACTC to see if any Friday dates are available.
▪ Any other location suggestions by members would be appreciated if a Saturday banquet is preferred. Requirements: good sound system, inexpensive meal, alcohol permitted. Do we want to include clay target shooting for the banquet?
▪ Jewish Community Center was mentioned as a possible banquet location but cost turned out to be higher than previous thought.
▪ Johnathan mentioned Red Bear Outfitters of Superior, AZ for affordable catered meals.
▪ Banquet is still be a joint venture with VOS Chapter. Jim and Chip to coordinate a meeting with banquet chairpersons for planning.
▪ Auctioneer is needed for auction items.
o There will be no Chapter meeting at Sportsman’s Warehouse in November as Jim will be out of town on a hunt.

• Open discussion:
o Johnathan had a discussion about the upcoming Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic being held in February in Kansas City. Sounds like a great opportunity to see lots of upland gear and maybe come home with a new hunting partner (puppy).
o Quail hunting and dog pics are needed to add to our QF Copper State page.

When surrounded by a covey, sometimes all you can do is just sit and watch.

End of a good day.

Ranger leaving no doubt where the birds are

Monthly meeting tonight, 10/20, 6:30 @ Sportsmans Wharehouse Phoenix.