Georgia Quail Hunting Tips and Techniques:
Georgia Quail Hunting has true hunting tradition that
has been enjoyed for many generations. It is popular to
the hunters who enjoy sleeping in for a change. Quail
hunting does not require you to be in a tree stand before dawn.
Also, spectators and hunters enjoy the sport at the same time.
It is quite a pleasure to watch well trained bird dogs picking
up the scent and pointing those bobwhite quail in the brush.
 Proper Quail Hunting Attire: Short leather
Goretex boots are very practical for quail hunting.
BUT if you are hunting where you might need them, a good pair of
snake chaps is a safety precaution you might appreciate.
You'll need a good pair of briar-faced brush pants that prevent
briars and thorns from penetrating the pants, a blaze-orange
hunting vest with game pouch and shell compartments. For
most types of hunts, you have to be in full camo to have
success. For quail hunting, you want to be highly visible.
(Just ask or VP's hunting partner). Because you are
hunting close to others, and the unpredictability of the flight
of the quail, you want to be able to see each other at all
times.
Proper Quail Hunting Gun: Quail can be hunted
with Shotgun from 410 to 12 gauge. The shorter barrels and
more open chokes are preferable for quail hunting. Some
pro Quail Hunting Guides/Outfitters recommend a 26" barrel and a
skeet or improved cylinder choke. While the 20 gauge is
the most common gauge of choice, the 28 gauge is gaining in
popularity among quail hunters.
Well Trained Dogs: A well trained pointer is
critical to you enjoying your quail hunt. Your pro Georgia
hunting guide will have skilled and trained dogs for you to use,
but most will allow you to bring your own well-behaved dogs.
Many have very nice kennels to house your dog during your stay
at their hunting lodge. If you are training your own dogs,
there are many books and videos available to help, but nothing
is better than practiced discipline and introduction to the
'dead quail' at an early age.
Patience in the Shot: When
a big covey of quail shoot from cover with a flurry of colors,
even an experienced wing-shooter can loose their composure!
If you rush the shot, your bobwhite will probably fly away
unscathed, but if you manage to hit the bird at close range, all
you'll have is a pile of pretty feathers. Safety is a
concern as well. Those quail burst forth quickly and may
fly right at your hunting buddy, so take a quick breath before
you take the shot.
Yum Yum: After a productive day in the field,
it's time to enjoy dining on the delicious quail. Look
around online or ask some experienced wild game chefs for some
tried and true recipes. I've recently had some Quail Gumbo
that was out of this world!
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