The Quail and Upland Game Alliance (QUGA) met at the Fairfield Gun Club recently to update members on 2025-26 activities and to make plans for the coming year.
The slate of officers for 2026 includes Terry Pilcher as president, Vern Gwaltney as vice president, Patrick Harvey as treasurer, Don Brockett as secretary, and Don Sutton as publicist.
At the meeting, members reported that over 500 quails were purchased and released at the preserve. Local members and guests from as far away as New York, Tennessee, and North Dakota used the facility for training dogs, introducing youth to bird hunting, and harvesting birds for personal use.
A motion was approved to offer $250 to each area high school shooting club, providing students and club members with birds for training and hunting opportunities. The QUGA will also offer food and refreshments, activities, and raffles to make the experience enjoyable for everyone in attendance.
Wayne and neighboring counties will receive 226 raffle tickets distributed in the fall, with prizes including rifles, shotguns, deer feed, a full-bred bird dog, and more.
The next meeting date will be announced at a later time.