Adam, you are a few miles West of me, but I believe Valdosta and Dothan are in a similar situation as far as the ecosystem goes. I quit bird hunting in disgust in 1990 and let go of my remaining kennel of pointers. If I had not quit, I'd probably still have the legs to take advantage of what I see as a small comeback in Bobwhite numbers (in our area anyway).
A few years ago I began missing the bird hunting I used to enjoy so much and went to shooting "kick-'em-up" released birds. At age 60, I bought a German Wirehair puppy, named her Willy and trained her to be a pretty useful companion for released birds. Willy and I find a few wild birds along with what I put out every weekend.
jOe, if you want a glimpse of real bird hunting again, find a big clearcut, about two years old with newly planted pine. Go there at daylight, park your car at the highest point and get out and listen for birds waking up. Borrow a bird dog and walk to where you heard the birds. You'll be surprised...Geo
