The ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, and two species of prairie grouse (greater and lesser prairie chicken) make up Kansas' coveted upland birds. In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Prendergast, KDWP small game specialist, to learn about these beautiful birds of the grasslands, their habitats, populations, management practices, and more. Jeff also gives us a sneak peek into this years Kansas Upland Bird Forecast for hunters.
Hosts
Laura Mendenhall, Tanna Fanshier
Sources
KDWP Upland Birds
Kansas Upland Bird Forecast
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