Mearns Quail Hunting

[George "Scott" Davis]

Mearns Quail Update: Just returned from 4 additional days of Mearns Quail Hunting in the Patagonia area. (To Phil's point 4 outfitters based in Patagonia and another in Sonita). Found quail but you really had to work for them, covey size tended to be on the 6-8 numbers and they were in the higher canyons. Problem for lots of hunters hiking into the higher draws and canyons. Our dog work was outstanding however some members of our group should be working on their shooting skills/footwork while trying to keep their balance on mobile rocks and/or not sliding down hill.
Wednesday night's fire pit party was wonderful as we all shared an example of our shotgun collections. We had a vary diverse group of hunters and side x side shotguns (Scottish, English, Ithacas, LeFevers, L. C. Smiths, Parkers, Spanish etc..) We did allow one over and under 1937 Superposed, 28 inch barrels with appropriate number of triggers 2 was shared!!! I believe I'm number 200 on the waiting list if John decides to sell this gun.

PS: Several of the group had stopped off in New Mexico for some Scale Quail hunting and had glowing reports on the number of birds.
Will be back in Patagonia next week for couple days of hunting and in New Mexico after the Las Vegas Show.