Yuma Outdoorsman Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Been hitting the desert working trail cameras in several different locations and I cannot believe how many quail I’ve seen. Some waterholes have 50-100 birds and one had to of had 200. They are every where. I’ve even seen some in areas where the closest water hole is a couple miles away. Looks like it’s going to be a fun season. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 8, 2020 I’ve noticed an uptick in quail this year as well. Not quite those numbers! But enough that I don’t feel bad hunting them this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Yup, sort of like clockwork. We generally had good precipitation last winter/spring, and historically that is THE major driver for Gambel's. I haven't been out to my favorite desert quail spots for several months, so I'm glad to hear it's panning out. We are SO blessed here in AZ with four months of continuous quail hunting, starting next month! Can't wait for the season to open!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted September 8, 2020 The NON-SOON this year is really going to spell bad news for mearns. It does look good for the desert birds. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roboz Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Cant wait for the season to start, going to try my hand at mearns this year hopefully i can put a few in the bag. I went for one day last year and failed to connect, missed 2 birds and couldn't get my safety off when another jumped up from underneath my feet...that was a circus 🤣 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Per Big Tub's comments, Mearns could be tough this year. They rely greatly on the monsoon summer rain. Either way, there are always some opportunities out there! Can't wait! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Idk much about quail, but sure seemed like I saw a lot this summer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high rise hunter Report post Posted September 16, 2020 Similar experience here. Been seeing LOADS of Gambel's. Looking forward to knocking down a couple. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted September 17, 2020 Bacon wrapped with hatch green chiles on the Traeger... my favorite game to eat. Numbers around our place are off the charts this year, my heeler may beat me to the season opener, as many as he runs out of the back yard each day. Last year was so bad I hunted one day and put the shotgun up for the season. No big game tags this year, so I am itching to break a sweat for a change. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuma Outdoorsman Report post Posted September 28, 2020 I was out and about this weekend and saw hundreds of birds in the desert. Some of them are 2-3 miles from the closest water holes. Can't wait for the opener. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzRaised08 Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Definitely looking forward to the season opener in a few weeks! Gonna be a good one 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Next Friday!!! Yes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted October 11, 2020 It’s still freaking hot! This is almost the middle of October and I’m sweating in the shade! Da*m those farting cows! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 11, 2020 1 hour ago, NOTAGS said: It’s still freaking hot! This is almost the middle of October and I’m sweating in the shade! Da*m those farting cows! Weather is unheard of! Is this the driest hottest year on record? I don’t know but it seems like it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Blame the cows? It is human farts that is causing the problem. 😷 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
