Arizona Mearns Quail-They're GONE! Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Part 1 of my trip to Arizona hunting Mearns quail 2023. It was some tough hunting in difficult conditions but the dogs came through as always.
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My dad was hell on grouse when I was a kid..
They always startled me when they flushed but my dad had a Browning semi auto with a polly choke...(no dogs) .
Yrs later I met some guys in Iowa who loved hunting birds ...
I bought a Britanny Spaniel & and had her trained ..
Some of my best memories are of Pheasant hunts in S Dakota , and quail hunts in several states...
I took my dad to S Dakota when he turned 80 (he retired in Fla from Tenn) and I was concerned he would get too tired...
But , as we started jumping birds & his reflexes came back he was all smiles ..
We hunted 3 days , then rain gave us an excuse to rest up...
We hunted 2 more days & my dad became fast friends with my buddy's from Iowa & S. Dakota ..
He's going on 87 now & doesnt have the legs anymore , but in his house are framed pictures of my dad , myself , my son & my dog in S Dakota & Iowa ...
He told me recently he still wanted to go hunting , even if he sits in the truck...
My pals & I are setting up a hunt where we can drive birds to him as he sits in the CRP or treeline ..
Its a great community & my only regret is not making these trips much earlier ..
Theres nothing worse than losing a wounded bird. Having a dog like Riggs that can find cripples from that far away is priceless. All of your dogs are incredible, but that bird he relocated 150 yards away, in those scenting conditions might be some of the best dog work i have seen.
Agreed. You are keen to pick up on that. It really was great work. Thanks.
Realest upland stuff out there. Cant watch that other stuff. Love what you’re doing.
Another great vid Eric. Favourite bird hunting channel on YT. Thanks for taking the time to do them.
Thank you! 👊
You are hunting a bolder pile for sure. Great hunting.
Best upland content, bar none. Thanks for sharing your hunts.
Thanks 👍
4:38 2 dogs bringing back 2 birds, very cool.
😎👍
Thank you, your video's always make me smile. Good dogs, beautiful country and you appreciating the privilege of being there.
Thanks!
Eric, your calm narration sure goes along way setting expectations and how to enjoy bird hunting when bird numbers dip. I believe most of us would be well pleased to have the same success you had though. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks Ron! 👊
I always look forward to your videos Eric. Your love of the game and your dogs shine through.
Thank you!
That point at 28:30 by tubby. That bird buzzed the tower ha ha love when quail do that.
Awesome video
That finger point at 21:57 at the wounded bird was awesome! Love the videos Eric, looking forward to bird hunting out west next fall with my GSP!
I enjoy watching your channel on so many levels, great content and love the dog work. Keep it coming!
Thank you! 👊
haha that sun was in my eyes excuse :D great upload man loved it
That wide open bird was beautiful that you missed that’s one of the first times I could really see coloration on the bull bird in flight , usually it’s so choked with brush and the shadows make it hard to tell , nice job beautiful scenery.
PS weather looks great there now ❤
I like the hat! Don’t forget to always trust your dog! Your uploads are giving me something to do and look forward to now that our season is done in MT.
Great episode, love those $5 cabelas multi tool . Saved me a few times
Great video, as always, Eric! Great work by the doggies in those tough conditions.
Southern Arizona is an absolutely beautiful place!
I was in Cochise County in November.
I went there to hunt quail, but to be honest, I was just so gobsmacked by the beautiful scenery
that I never uncased my shotgun. I spent the whole 3 days I was there just driving around in awe the whole time. It was absolutely beautiful! I'm going back, for sure!
The Mearns numbers might be down, but it was a good year for Gambles, at least in the area that I hunt.
Looking forward to part 2!
You’re right, it is a beautiful place for sure! Thanks 👊
Always top video from the best upland creator.
Never seen these birds in real life but they seem very difficult to hit. Even more difficult than chukar.
Thanks! They are fast but not as tough as a Chukar.💪
Thanks for being a shell/waste conservative. Us Hoosiers need to keep the place clean !. I have multiple pics of sunsets from SD. Glad you can show people their beauty.
Like the pressed coffee maker ! Till next time. Doug.
Awesome video! Love to see the conservation mindset when witnessing small coveys. Have you ever hunted Scales and Gambels? I would love to see a video. Best of luck to you this season. And also outstanding dog work and great shooting I would've missed.
As luck would have it, I will be releasing a desert bird video soon, thanks!
Just got home from hunting Mearns for the first time. We found some birds but my French Brittany was running them over. He had a foot injury on day two so we haven't had a chance to get these birds figured out. We had been hunting Gambles the day prior. We found quite a number of camps, lots of trash, too much to carry out. It is beautiful country down there.
It takes some time to adjust, especially if the scenting is bad.
Idk where you’re at in Arizona but they’re everywhere in southern Arizona
Great video once again, what shotgun are you using in this video? I don't recognize it.
Benelli 828u
Great video as always! It is so hard to pick out the males on the rise. My dad could do it when I was a kid. I never could. I'd like to be able to try now as an adult, but our birds are gone from Alabama. At the 20:55-21:10 mark there is some cow or horse poop on the ground. Do they graze these areas in AZ? I know they do where I hunted in MT, but I figured this would be too dessert like in AZ.
They graze AZ too. It’s a tough living for a cow but they manage somehow.
The male mearns are much easier to tell than male Bobwhites. They are much darker than the females.
Amazing hunt, beautiful gun
Thanks
Love your videos, may I ask which collar and transmitter you use?
Garmin Alpha 300i TT25
How do you keep your dogs cool in the truck when you are not hunting them?
My kennels are open sided so they get lots of airflow. My camper shell has sliding windows and windooors. I also have a fan but I rarely need it.
I have videos of my set up on my Patreon page if you’re interested. www.patreon.com/ericforrester
Great video I am in the market for a new shotgun and I was wondering what kind you have
Benelli 828u
@@ericforrester1 thanks
Come up to Maine next fall! Great Ruffed grouse hunting!
I’d love to do that someday 👍
Sometimes the birds have Kevlar vests on...especially quail.
Nice
Love the videos! I tried hunting valley quail this weekend. I managed to flush one group wild but that was it. There were tons of sign and tracks though so I get the feeling my dog ran past birds. Do you train your dogs on every species you hunt ?
I train the basics and let the birds teach them the rest… for the most part. 😁
greetings desxe Nashville Tennessee
I always appreciate your videos. It helped me gain some perspective with my gsp. I've been woodcock hunting with him lately and I'm now looking for a good GPS collar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
I like Garmin products. 👍
Can you do a video on your truck setup?
I have multiple videos on the truck, gear, and more on my Patreon page if you are interested. www.patreon.com/ericforrester
Quick question what chokes do you use?
Thanks
I use skeet for everything but chukar
@@ericforrester1 thanks!
How do you like your benelli 828? In the market for my first O/U so want you’re honest opinion
Great gun. Light, fast, well made, adjustable, and beautiful 👍
@@ericforrester1 what fiber optic sites are you using?
I see you have solar panels do you have a new rig set up video !?
I have a couple rig videos on my Patreon page if you are interested. www.patreon.com/ericforrester
Nice Eric, always look forward to the dog work. I get it trying to pick out males, but it is tough in a flurry; a few females are going to make it into the game bag. Heck, at this point, I'm just glad I can still see good enough to tell the difference🤣
I’m with you! 😆
Hi! Great hunt!
What kind of action cameră doo you use?
GoPro hero 10 black
@@ericforrester1 thanks!
The videos are as It comes out from Go pro, or doo you use some edit program?
@danielcoroama6506 I edit in iMovie.
Eric, you’re absolutely correct, it’s all about the dogs. I love watching your pups work! I see that you have Dual Shot dogs in the pedigrees of some of the now sold started dogs. Great kennel, great folks!
Thanks so much for letting us tag along!
Absolutely, thanks!
@ericforester1 Is that an 828u?
Yes 👍
Have your dogs met with snake while hunting?
I’m sure they have many times, but only one bite so far. Cici was bitten in SD a few years ago. Luckily, she recovered quickly and was hunting 48 hours later.
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Enjoy your videos, Eric. And I agree the males are beautiful and I would want to harvest them too. But as a retired biologist, I suspect the Mearns are no different than Bob White quail. Approx. 25% of the BW males incubate and raise broods. The BW females are polygamous, so, it really doesn't matter that one harvests males only. Quail aren't like pheasants. Keep up the good videos!
I had heard that of Bobwhites and I wondered if it would be the same for Mearns. Very interesting. Thanks for the insight.
I assume you know, but that's from a cactus, not a porcupine.
Great vid as usual Eric. Are you using a battery pack for the GoPro or the standard batteries?
Standard batteries
@@ericforrester1 Thx Eric