All About Quail Hunting - Hobbies

Quail hunting has been a tradition in the southern states for many years. Often referred to as Quail Country, states from Texas to Mississippi have been offering quail hunting for many years. Most quail lodges were converted from old cotton plantations in the late 1800's. Many were actually purchased by wealthy northerners, but there are quite a few still owned and ran by third and fourth generation southerners. Most of these lodges were family businesses. As quail hunting became a major sport, many lodges started catering to exclusive clientele only. Many such establishments are still in place today; they cannot be reached by the public and offer invitation only events.

There are many ways to quail hunt. Some hunters prefer a blind or hunting room. However, many prefer to hunt from horseback or from a vehicle. Hunting dogs are often used for scaring up the quail and chasing them into the open. Many hunting establishments are mostly wooded with some swampy areas. These conditions often make it easier to hunt with a dog. Some lodges will even offer the option to hunt from a horse drawn carriage.

One of the best options you can take, if you are interested in Quail hunting, is to plan an all inclusive stay at a hunting lodge. The hunting lodges will offer sleeping arrangements, as well as all meals. You can pay one set price and use the guide service, as well as guns to hunt. These lodges offer you the opportunity to arrive in your regular clothes and enjoy a weekend of hunting. No need to bring all your stuff from home. This can be especially convenient if you will be flying in from another location. These lodges often offer many amenities, such as Jacuzzis or hot tubs as well. You can relax in the warmth after a long cold day in the field.

However, if you will be quail hunting close to home, you may need to do a little research into which hunting equipment is necessary. You will need a shotgun with bird shot Ammo first and fore most. Another thing to purchase will be camouflage clothing. You should consider something warm since it can often be cold in the fields. Depending on the type of quail you are hunting, you may need to purchase a call. This device will make noise that sounds similar to a quail mating call and when you blow on the device any quail in the area will call back. Hunters use these devices to trick the quail into thinking another bird is calling and draw them in.

One of the most important aspects of quail hunting is to be quiet. You must understand that young quail may not be aware of strange noises, but as the season progresses things will change. As quail grow, they learn to identify sounds like truck doors or human voices. You must learn to function even with your dogs in quiet. Most hunters will train there dogs to respond to sounds of nature or calls so they don't have to speak. This aspect of hunting can be the hardest, even for a seasoned hunter.

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