You win some, you lose some...

[2dogs1name]

Took a day off to go quail hunting in a new spot (for me, many of you know it) and was pleasantly surprised at the terrain...basically your PERFECT quail habitat. Water, wash, cover, food...I spent the first half of the morning scouting, making calls, etc...tons of deer and rabbit sign...but no quail.

That is, until I started to head back to the truck (1:30pm)...I walked the wash down the slope, so heading back I decided to walk the slope side...and bingo, my calling paid off with a loud response. I own two custom wood calls made by Jim Matthews, which work quite well for me. Unfortunately, I called almost the entire covey into an area that was too difficult for me to access (we've all been there).

So, being the only hunter for miles, I decided to take a shot at the bush tree they were under to get them to fly (no lectures please). There was only one way in which I could not get a shot (I only shoot at birds that I can retrieve), the other three ways were gold. Wouldn't you know it...they flew in that one area where no shot could be taken. Good news is, I know where they are, they seen to respond to my calls quite well, and there is a back entrance where I can get a good shot all four ways. See you Wednesday covey...

PS - On the drive out, after I'm all packed up, 4 Gambles (from another covey) run RIGHT in front of my truck...DAMN birds!

 

[longbowhunter2]

Good Job getting out there, that's how it starts. try to bring a buddy next time, it will make it easier if each person circle both sides. when it's possible. birds are smart. Fly behind bushes and trees. and when they hit the ground, poof they are gone. but stay on them. when the covy is busted , then try to call them in sometimes it works.

 

[ilovesprig]

Scott,

If you hunt with a partner, be very careful......Quail fly low, most shots are snapped, and if your partner is going to the other side of a bush, he may move or run ahead......Happens all the time......It happened to my cousin and I.

ps.......Think Dick Chaney

pss.....The "brush shot" doesn't bother me too much, but rocks or sticks can accomplish the same thing.

 

[longbowhunter2]

Scott,

If you hunt with a partner, be very careful......Quail fly low, most shots are snapped, and if your partner is going to the other side of a bush, he may move or run ahead......Happens all the time......It happened to my cousin and I.

ps.......Think Dick Chaney

pss.....The "brush shot" doesn't bother me too much, but rocks or sticks can accomplish the same thing.

Dam Steve some bad luck there.

 

[longbowhunter2]

Like any Hunting be mindful of Partners at all times. and other hunters at all times. Bright orange vest and hats helps.

 

[2dogs1name]

Like any Hunting be mindful of Partners at all times. and other hunters at all times. Bright orange vest and hats helps.

Hence my blaze hat in the pic

I could swear the birds see it tho...I wear a camp hat and cat get closer when hunting alone.

 

[longbowhunter2]

Hence my blaze hat in the pic

I could swear the birds see it tho...I wear a camp hat and cat get closer when hunting alone.

I agree I do better when not using orange. it's a personnel safety issue.