Mel, Thanks for the update and it gives us some hope for the future of quail hunting. I will attempt to develop our mountain farm into better quail habitat in a few years when my kids are off at college. I know quail can live on the property because we have regularly had coveys around up until about 2009. I remember the day of the last covey rise well...it was Thanksgiving 2009 and my dog went on point. In the ensuing explosion, two birds fell to my to my gun. I missed all of the follow up attempts, but it was a memorable moment and I would like to experience it again. Out of curiosity, what are the weapons of choice on the Texas plains these days, all 28ga SxS? And in what configuration, English sidelocks, boxlocks, etc.? I presume 12ga are banned. I think I will need to appropriately arm myself so that I can be ready when my quail population "takes root" !!!
