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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3230738
09/29/20 01:33 PM
09/29/20 01:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,902 Ozark , Alabama
BradB
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,902
Ozark , Alabama
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I have made a real effort to improve my quail habitat over the last years and believe it has made a difference.I started planting summer crops and plant a 30' wide perimeter around the field with a 5-way mix geared to provide cover and food for them.I have also slowly been widening all my road edges to at least the distance my sprayer will go so I can keep them clear of woody stems like Sweetgum, I burn and clear cut cut small tracts every few years to keep some early succession areas available for deer and Quail.The result is there are several coveys using the place and I see/hear them all the time.Last trip up I busted a covey which had close to 30 birds in it which is something I have never seen.I will never hunt them but sure love having them around. This is what I am shooting for along my roads and small plot perimeters And this is what I do around the main field. IThe end result is lots of food and proper cover for them, at least in my small part of the world.
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3230756
09/29/20 01:53 PM
09/29/20 01:53 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 42,120 UR 6
top cat
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 42,120
UR 6
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They are rare around here
LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!! - - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3230801
09/29/20 03:04 PM
09/29/20 03:04 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,967 Opelika, AL
AU_trout_bum
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,967
Opelika, AL
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We usually have around 3-4 wild coveys. Love seeing them, but it scares the chit out of me every time I bust a covey.
Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters JacksonKayak Fishing Team --------------------------------------------------- "I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3232652
10/01/20 07:54 PM
10/01/20 07:54 PM
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 3,399 Sylvania Alabama
Sandmtnslayer
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 3,399
Sylvania Alabama
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Use to hunt em with my dad when i was young man they wasnt anything better than walking up behind those dogs locked down
Not all Indians were hunters some toted firewood
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3232708
10/01/20 08:46 PM
10/01/20 08:46 PM
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,409 northport
deadeye48
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,409
northport
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Always had them around the fields growing up but haven’t seen a covey in probably 30 years I did hear 3-4 calling in a cutover at the club a few months ago
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Quack Quack Bang]
#3236775
10/07/20 08:05 PM
10/07/20 08:05 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,499 Linden, AL
Dano
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,499
Linden, AL
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So great to hear stories like this. I wish we could find And support ways to promote their return in numbers statewide. Until you figure out a strategy to limit the number of hawks, owl, Bobcats, coyotes, coons, and FIREANTS I'm afraid those numbers won't come back.
It isn't necessary to see a good tackle...you can hear it.
Knute Rockne
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3237070
10/08/20 06:15 AM
10/08/20 06:15 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449 Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
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I haven't seen one on our farm in a decade or longer.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3237286
10/08/20 10:54 AM
10/08/20 10:54 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918 Old Florida
Geno
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918
Old Florida
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I saw a covey last weekend. At least twenty birds. They took a dust bath in front of the running tractor at about twenty yards for a good five minutes. I was sure I filmed them but in my haste, I screwed it up somehow. I didn't have my glasses with me so I probably missed the little red button. Have only seen them once before and only saw about 5 as they crossed a road. I do have a really crappy video of one of them - lol.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3237311
10/08/20 11:53 AM
10/08/20 11:53 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 10,969 Somerville
CAM
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 10,969
Somerville
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I haven't seen a covey in 10 or more years around here and I was shocked as hell when I saw those. I did hear one whistle this spring looking for a mate.
"Don't let a dead deer kill ya"
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Re: Native Quail
[Re: Overland]
#3237417
10/08/20 02:43 PM
10/08/20 02:43 PM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918 Old Florida
Geno
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918
Old Florida
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It's wonderful to see them again. Still spooks the crap out of me when I bust a covey.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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