Whistle like a hawk and they will crouch, some hunters even twirl a kite looking thing.

Then you can get closer.

Mike

p.s. When I was much younger I hunted 9 Mile Hill just west of Albuq and also north on Indian Land. Those buggers sure can run!!!!

Here is a Calif article, hmmm?
https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/a-dogless-pursuit-9-tips-to-bag-quail-without-a-dog/386211

Last edited by skeettx; 11/25/20 06:56 PM.

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