It was replaced by a rather hefty book with an updated logo (even though the stylized quail head looks a bit like a pissed off chicken) and a lovely photo of a covey rise by esteemed outdoor photographer Terry Allen.
The magazine -- and ,much of the organization itself -- is now administered by Steve Smith and Village Press, the same guys that publish and edit Pointing Dog Journal, among other titles. I haven't had much of a chance to read the magazine, but in flipping through it, I'm betting it's going to stay a little longer in my "reading library" than the old QU magazines.
While I'm still not quite ready to throw my money -- and sweat equity -- at the organization again, this step is nonetheless promising. Mr. Smith can put together a magazine, and more importantly, Village Press has mailing lists and marketing savvy that just may help save this once-proud conservation group.
Very interesting - so, did the mag contain any materials about what the organization is going through, what their new objectives are, etc?
ReplyDeleteYeah, it addressed the issues upfront -- that there was some bad leadership, etc. I think they want to regain their status as the big dog in quail conservation, but I honestly wonder if they can overcome the damage. Most of the guys I know who were heavily involved in QU have moved onto other organizations -- from PF/QF to Safari Club, to dropping out of the conservation scene altogether.
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