Game and nongame wildlife often differ in mobility and tolerance of environmental changes. This is a good example of how game species are not so habitat specific , and can adapt well to changing environments. Quail seldom nest on the beach, or a golf course, or a coastal bermuda pasture. While hunting can be stopped immediately, habitat restoration and improvement may take decades. We must manage our natural resources responsibly, to benefit the entire ecosystem.
Some nongame species are good indicators of overall ecosystem health.
Diversity equals productivity. The more diverse a site is, the more the ecosystem will benefit. Excellent black-capped vireo habitat is great for many other species of wildlife. The same can be said for bobwhite quail habitat. Rather than managing habitat for single species, focus on managing for communities .