I got my first quail of the year today. I had to track it down three times. It was the first bird to come up and I took the shot, looked unscathed but I watched it "land". It didn't look hit, but something didn't look right.
A couple others came up but not where I could shoot. So I did the due diligence, "sportsmanlike" thing and went to where I had marked it. No feathers or such but I searched around kicking bushes for 5 mins or so, no luck. Just as I was getting ready to give up I saw him running but too close to "swat" as I wanted something left to eat. Too much brush too. This went on 3 or 4 more times. Finally he got a bit further out in a patch of grass so I shot again and managed to get him.
Sure wished I had a good dog to take care of those issues and also to hold them a bit better. They were flushing out of range alot today. I managed to get one bird for five shells, not too bad of a bargain for me. He'll ("rooster CA quail) eat good on the grill tomorrow.
Here's wishing your new girl exceeds expectations.
Geno
PS, I had a practice marriage or two. Fortunately for me, those ones came like some dogs do...... with no papers!
Last edited by Valsdad; 10/12/15. Reason: PS
