Upland bird hunters?

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Anybody hunting quail/pheasant yet?

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Well dang. I thought with the number of small town rednecks on the downlow that somebody might be out there popping birds by now.......

[slpybear the bullfan]

Still trying to shoot that Wall Hanger.... but the quail are moving a bit.

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Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Still trying to shoot that Wall Hanger.... but the quail are moving a bit.

That's what I want to hear. Haven't been out yet, but I heard that there are more coveys out this year than last.
One rancher told me that they are seeing about 4-6 coveys during a day's hunt with dogs.
I get worried that the quail population is dying off from everything you hear from disease, lack of water & vegitation, fire ants... etc....
You have to work more than ever to hunt quail, but the deer population is increasing. Go figure.

[slpybear the bullfan]

The last year in Wise Co. has seen another little "surge" in deer population.

Turkey remain strong with big flocks of 30~40 prevalent in the northern part of the county.

The dove season was also strong, although the hurricane really screwed up a good Saturday!

Quail look to be good so far, (although I am really not a big quail hunter).

And yeah, hogs are continuing to thrive here. Lots and I mean LOTS of people trapping them now.