On yesterday’s episode of On the Dock, Rick Smith turned his attention to one of Texas’ most enduring fall traditions — the start of quail season. With opening day just around the corner, he highlighted new findings from Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists, who logged more than 3,300 miles in their annual roadside surveys and reported strong numbers for both bobwhite and scaled quail across much of the state. Thanks to timely rainfall and healthy habitat conditions, the 2026 outlook points to another promising season for hunters, especially in South Texas and the Trans‑Pecos, where populations remain among the most…