The Surrogator, a patented process, is a self-contained field unit that will establish a huntable population of quail or pheasant on your property. It functions as a surrogate parent by providing food, water, warmth and protection for the first five weeks of a game bird's life.

You simply place the Surrogator in a location where you would like to establish a huntable population of quail or pheasant. Chicks raised in the unit, from the first few days of life, become imprinted to that location. The bird's natural homing instinct motivates them to stay there to live and reproduce. The Surrogator will hold 125 day-old quail or 65 day-old pheasant chicks until they reach five weeks of age. Research shows that the greatest mortality on the life of game birds happens in the nest and before three weeks of age. Chicks raised in the Surrogator are protected from predators and from the elements at a time when they are most vulnerable. When they are released at five weeks old research shows that their survivavility dramatically increases. Chicks raised in the Surrogator have very limited human contact, further protecting the natural survivability of the birds.

The Surrogator requires only minimal weekly maintenance and birds are released at five weeks of age. A five week cycle can be repeated 3-5 times per season, depending on the temperatures of your region. Depending on the habitat, we recommend one unit for every 150 to 200 acres of usable habitat.

Essentially a Surrogator equipped with a Predator Proof Funnel, birds raised in the Dog Training Unit can be released and used to work dogs! This exclusively designed funnel allows the birds to return to the Dog Training Unit to be used again for training another day!

The WMT feeder will adjust to feed different types and sizes of seed (corn, milo, sunflower, etc.). Because of its large holding capacity (~250 pounds), it is low maintenance and requires less attention from you, and keeps important feed available for your birds.

This sturdy, UV-protected feeder designed out of polyethylene plastic will last for numberous years in normal conditions. Research suggests best benifit results from one feeder for every 10 to 15 acres of usable habitat. Can be used in conjunction with the WMT Field Waterer to provide everything your birds need.

The Game Bird Field Waterer provides upland game birds a consistent source of moisture, even when mother nature doesn't. Place near the Surrogator release site, or next to a feeder, and birds are attracted to the shiny water nipples. Each tap provides them with a drop of clean, nourishing water. Designed so that it fits under the WMT Game Bird Feeder