One of the most avid and dedicated group of hunters in the entire state of Texas are those that pursue quail. Often their most cherished possession is one or more good dogs that flush coveys and retrieve birds after they have been shot. Addicted quail hunters will freely spend money to support their habit.
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Robert and Janelle Fears
Robert Fears was raised in Texas where he worked as a cowboy on various ranches during high school and undergraduate studies. He holds a BS degree in agricultural sciences from Sam Houston State University and a MS in Range Ecology from Utah State University. Robert spent two years as livestock manager for the Government of Guam and 33 years in product development for Dow AgroSciences. After retirement from Dow, he chaired the Williamson County Appraisal Review for six years and developed a freelance writing business with his wife, Janelle. The couple writes magazine and newsletter articles, product literature and web material.
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