Right now we are down in Patagonia, AZ hunting Mearn’s quail. Mearn’s quail, also known as Montazuma quail are a tight holding, spectacular looking quail. I had a moment to post a quick blog to the website while we were getting the window on the truck fixed. (The whole assembly failed and the window dissapeared into the door. I am now informed it’s a common Ford problem.)
We stopped on the way down from Utah in Mesa, AZ for a great dove shoot. We were hosted by a friend and fellow upland gunner. We had a grand time, but the fun was over all too quick. In less than 30 minutes we all had our limits. Later in the day we marinated the doves in Lowery’s taquila-lime marinade and barbequed them; man were they tasty.
We had been given a few pointers on Mearn’s habitat and some areas to try, which made all the difference. We had to work hard, but I was able to shoot my limit the first day. It is amazing just how tight they hold and how difficult a time the dogs have scenting them. We had some beautiful points. The cock birds are one of the most spectacular game birds I have ever seen.
We are hoping now to find a some scaled quail then finish off with Gamble’s quail. That is if we can get the window fixed. One of the things I have really enjoyed is the beauty of the desert grassland. They are a blend of western Nebraska mixed grass prairie and sonoran desert. The thing I have been dissappointed in is the amount of trash scattered in the desert from people sneaking across the boarder. (We are hunting about 2 miles from Mexico.)
I’ll some photos when we get back.
