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Originally Posted by Bruce Day
Took a jet into Yuma MCAS several times and felt a need for speed along the river. My cousin came close to shooting himself down with ricochets out on the Gila Bend Range but he made it back to Luke with damage. Lots of ground and lots of area to roam as you please down there, but I understand that the druggies have made it more dangerous to go wandering. I've had plans to get back to SE AZ for quail but need to just do it. Will be at NM White Sands Missile Range for the Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon in March, little late for quail though.
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I don't personally have any problems with trafficing and explore the desert on a regular basis and have for 20 years now. It might have something to do with the fact that I'm always armed and let it be known to everyone I come across. But yes, unfortunately there are drug problems in the area.
As far as quail is concerned, hunt the mountains (high desert ~3000ft). It's the best kept secret in AZ. As long as you've got a dog with a nose, you'll find more birds than you can shake a stick at. Many coveys have well over a hundred birds and you'll find 5-6 of these withing a couple square miles. SHHHHH! It's a secret. The joy is that most hunters are too lazy to chase them. Good news for those of us who aren't.