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I think having two collars on helped some, as he only had two 1/2" holes 3" apart. No damage to his windpipe.

Tough way to end your season brother ....I get pissed sometimes at how hard we work for so little gain up here....but there's no snakes, pigs etc ,the only thing of nuisance for a dog is a beaver and that's really only a Drahthaar issue .

You've had quite the season Phil

Looks like you and Scout had a good year, hope Scout is ok....

Can't wait for my chance at Mearns. And to hunt with Scout. And to visit Phil and his crazy neighbor!
We used to have Bobwhite in Connecticut and they would over-winter and breed. Then it was just in the area along Long Island Sound where the winters are milder. Now not at all. Very disappointing. I used to raise quail as a kid and I think I will try it again this spring.

We used to have a few bob-white here but the last time I heard them sing was about '82 or so on the other side of Shawsheen Flats.
WHF must have seen them here but never wrote about them in his book NEGS.





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George if you need any hints ot tips on raising Bobwhite let me know. My hunting partner Dave raises thousands of them every year with great success. Im sure he would help you with his years of knowledge on how to raise them and avoid the pitfalls.

More pictures, pretty close call.

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Phil glad your puppy is Ok close call. Unfortunately it is not uncommon in Mearns country according to the guides we hunted with.

This is something I'd like to do as well. Phil I know you got some 28ga Winchester shells from me a while back in 6 shot. Are these birds that tough compared to a Bob White or are they shot at longer ranges?

George the first Mearns you take on your quest to check off another adventure on your bucket list. Will have you standing in awe for awhile just admiring the details and thought the good lord put into creating the Mearns quail.

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