Episode #46 Field Notes From A Warm Arizona Quail Hunt

We walk through a late-season Arizona quail hunt that starts rough in open creosote and ends with a hard-earned double, with honest lessons on heat, dogs, gear, and calling. Warm, dry winter patterns, small coveys, and rattlesnake risk reshaped how we moved, rested, and recovered birds.• choosing terrain that holds birds and supports dogs• mistakes that cost birds, including an empty chamber• managing heat stress and reading dog warning signs• calling strategy to locate coveys without burning energy• GPS interference issues and fast recalibration fixes• safe retrieves around glass, cactus and washes• covey size trends and warm, dry winter impacts• late-season tactics for wild-flushing Gambel’s• rattlesnake awareness and risk management• quick note on a recent Mearns hunt and plans aheadShare it with a friend. Check us out at azquailtoday.com for recipes, podcasts, blogs and insights. How further our work, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Visit us online at azquailtoday.com and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information and updates.Connect with us: Email us at [email protected] —we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtoday