Mearns Quail Report.

My 16 gauge WM Cashmore circa 1885 and a Mearns Quail
My 16 gauge WM Cashmore circa 1885 and a male Mearns Quail

We are now into the final weeks of the Arizona Quail Season ,so far it has been pretty decent .Scenting conditions are varying day to day and given the fact that we have not had rain since late November coupled with warm temperatures during the day has made things tough for the dogs.The Quail have also kicked into survival mode meaning that the birds are a running making for some interesting dog work.No body said this is going to be easy so despite these tough conditions I can’t think of another place I would rather be than right here in beautiful Southern Arizona.

Mearns Diggings be looking for these are you know there is a covey around
Mearns Diggings be looking for these are you know there is a covey around
Mearns Country- rugged and beautiful
Mearns Country- rugged and beautiful
Spot and Dixie -Pointing a Covey
Spot and Dixie -Pointing a Covey

 

Covering a Point -Mearns Quail -Arizona
Covering a Point -Mearns Quail -Arizona

 

 

Hard work for 3 birds
Hard earned Birds