| hunting has been a tradition in the southern states | | | | enjoy a weekend of hunting. No need to bring all |
| for many years. Often referred to as Quail Country, | | | | your stuff from home. This can be especially |
| states from Texas to Mississippi have been offering | | | | convenient if you will be flying in from another |
| quail hunting for many years. Most quail lodges were | | | | location. These lodges often offer many amenities, |
| converted from old cotton plantations in the late | | | | such as Jacuzzis or hot tubs as well. You can relax in |
| 1800's. Many were actually purchased by wealthy | | | | the warmth after a long cold day in the field. |
| northerners, but there are quite a few still owned | | | | However, if you will be quail hunting close to home, |
| and ran by third and fourth generation southerners. | | | | you may need to do a little research into which |
| Most of these lodges were family businesses. As quail | | | | hunting equipment is necessary. You will need a |
| hunting became a major sport, many lodges started | | | | shotgun with bird shot ammo first and fore most. |
| catering to exclusive clientele only. Many such | | | | Another thing to purchase will be camouflage clothing. |
| establishments are still in place today; they cannot be | | | | You should consider something warm since it can |
| reached by the public and offer invitation only events. | | | | often be cold in the fields. Depending on the type of |
| There are many ways to quail hunt. Some hunters | | | | quail you are hunting, you may need to purchase a |
| prefer a blind or hunting room. However, many prefer | | | | call. This device will make noise that sounds similar to |
| to hunt from horseback or from a vehicle. Hunting | | | | a quail mating call and when you blow on the device |
| dogs are often used for scaring up the quail and | | | | any quail in the area will call back. Hunters use these |
| chasing them into the open. Many hunting | | | | devices to trick the quail into thinking another bird is |
| establishments are mostly wooded with some | | | | calling and draw them in. |
| swampy areas. These conditions often make it easier | | | | One of the most important aspects of quail hunting is |
| to hunt with a dog. Some lodges will even offer the | | | | to be quiet. You must understand that young quail |
| option to hunt from a horse drawn carriage. | | | | may not be aware of strange noises, but as the |
| One of the best options you can take, if you are | | | | season progresses things will change. As quail grow, |
| interested in Quail hunting, is to plan an all inclusive | | | | they learn to identify sounds like truck doors or |
| stay at a hunting lodge. The hunting lodges will offer | | | | human voices. You must learn to function even with |
| sleeping arrangements, as well as all meals. You can | | | | your dogs in quiet. Most hunters will train there dogs |
| pay one set price and use the guide service, as well | | | | to respond to sounds of nature or calls so they don't |
| as guns to hunt. These lodges offer you the | | | | have to speak. This aspect of hunting can be the |
| opportunity to arrive in your regular clothes and | | | | hardest, even for a seasoned hunter. |