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Ep. 222 - Clint Johnson & Dylan Jacobs - Is It Even Possible to Bring Quail Back to the Ozarks?
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- The Ozark Podcast
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 3955
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Summary
We're back with part 2. Part 1 was history, now let's dive into the burning question... → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Get weekly updates, show notes, and stories in our NEWSLETTER Quail biologists from both Arkansas Game & Fish (Clint Johnson) and Quail Forever Missouri (Dylan Jacobs), join us to unpack one of the most fascinating and heartbreaking conservation stories in the region. This is the kind of episode that makes you wonder if we're too far gone to make a difference for quail. The easy answer? No way. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 0:00 – Last episode recap: History of Quail 6:00 – Can we bring quail Back? 9:00 – How to assess quail viability on your property 16:00 – Habitat needs for quail 23:00 – Quail success stories 37:00 – Does trampling improve land? 50:30 – The cultural shift that needs to take place 55:30 – Word of advice to land owners What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle V…