Quail Hunting in South Georgia

[Mills]

Longleaf pine and wiregrass woods on rolling hills in Moultrie, Georgia. When I think of quail hunting, this is what I think of. Hope you all enjoy the photos!

[Opening Day]

That's what I think of too, oh yeah Rich, Mike and I were with you on that day. Worst part of the trip was going back home to the snow and cold We had three days of blue sky temps in the 50's and low 60's great bird dogs and guides, and great flying birds....You could not ask for more

[Opening Day]

One other thing, great hosts that went out of their way to make you feel at home and food (southern) that was to die for...Need I say more...I could not think of a single thing that I would change on this trip (except the twisted knee when I stepped into a hole ) Great people, great dogs, great food, and Great Weather, what more could you ask for...Eric

[Mills]

We enjoyed having you, Rich, Greg and Mike there and look forward to next year. Hopefully, some more of our Parker and Fox group will come

[Mills]

We have been to some high fallutin places near home and none of them hold a candle. There is a reason why they have so much repeat business and why we have been 6 or 7 years in a row.

[C.O.B.]

Mills I hope you don't mind but I'll chime in here vs starting another thread.

This trip originated over dinner last year while shooting at Drakes Landing. I wanted to do a southern Quail hunt with PGCA members and both Mills and Julia recommended Morrison Pines.

Morrison Pines encompasses approximately 5000 acres of Long Leaf Pine and wiregrass as Mills photos show. This land has been in the same family for six generations. When I first drove up the road I thought to myself look at all this open space, this will be a piece of cake. I couldn't have been more wrong. The explosion of the covey will unnerve you as you go from bird to bird. No one shot a double on the rise all weekend.

To try to describe each hunt would be impossible but leave it to say that all were excellent. I would say that we saw 200 birds per day and I know I shot over two boxes of shells each day. The dog work was supreme with a mix of English Pointers, German Shorthairs, English Setters and the odd Boyken Spaniel (Bogard was a true bird finding dog) and a couple of Labs joined in the mix. We had four different guides and to a man they were capable and friendly. Their only goal was to put us on birds and boy did they ever accomplish that goal.

I took 5 guns for the three day hunt. They were made up of Gunner's Gun (naturally), VHE 28 skeet, AAHE upgrade 28, Holland & Holland 20 and a Fox FE .410.

The only thing I would do different would be to stay longer and we have fixed that situation for next year as we have made it a 4 day hunt.

[C.O.B.]

some of the dogs.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

Mills I hope you don't mind but I'll chime in here vs starting another thread.

This trip originated over dinner last year while shooting at Drakes Landing. I wanted to do a southern Quail hunt with PGCA members and both Mills and Julia recommended Morrison Pines.

Morrison Pines encompasses approximately 5000 acres of Long Leaf Pine and wiregrass as Mills photos show. This land has been in the same family for six generations. When I first drove up the road I thought to myself look at all this open space, this will be a piece of cake. I couldn't have been more wrong. The explosion of the covey will unnerve you as you go from bird to bird. No one shot a double on the rise all weekend.

To try to describe each hunt would be impossible but leave it to say that all were excellent. I would say that we saw 200 birds per day and I know I shot over two boxes of shells each day. The dog work was supreme with a mix of English Pointers, German Shorthairs, English Setters and the odd Boyken Spaniel (Bogard was a true bird finding dog) and a couple of Labs joined in the mix. We had four different guides and to a man they were capable and friendly. Their only goal was to put us on birds and boy did they ever accomplish that goal.

I took 5 guns for the three day hunt. They were made up of Gunner's Gun (naturally), VHE 28 skeet, AAHE upgrade 28, Holland & Holland 20 and a Fox FE .410.

The only thing I would do different would be to stay longer and we have fixed that situation for next year as we have made it a 4 day hunt.

It looks like it was a terrific hunt and the birds that were killed with some of the pictured guns are indeed blessed to have succumbed to such high grade and classy shotguns. Thanks for the pictures and info.

[C.O.B.]

Here is a picture of Bogard the Boykin Spaniel doing his thing...a thing he does very well by the way. You can see the Quail at the end of the log. There were a half dozen or so here and Bogard had them nailed.

[Greg Phillips]

Mills it was great to meet you and Julia. Also good to meet Mike, and always a pleasure to enjoy the company of Rich (my favorite Yankee) and Eric. Hope to see all again soon