How Quail Hunting Works

By Monica Mae


Quail hunting is one of the top sports for those on the upper crust of society. It is considered the top game or hunt of the aristocracy and is practiced by vice presidents and world leaders to this day. Quail hunting is typically considered this way because it demands a lot less of the hunter in comparison to other hunts. It does not take place in the morning, for example, or in the shivering cold. Instead, quail hunting can be done in relative comfort and can actually be quite stylish. For this reason, many people in the upper class of society try quail hunting.

Quail hunting typically involves two hunters and a pair of dogs, typically called bird dogs. These dogs chase down the quail and retrieve the bird after the kill has been made. Often times, quail hunts are attended by spectators and watchers. There can be large crowds at quail hunts, gathering to watch the majesty of the sport unfold before their very eyes. There is something surreal and beautiful about quail hunting and watching the bird dogs do their work, making it one of the most interesting human experiences to be had.

When hunting quail, hunters should have the appropriate equipment. The attire should consist of boots designed to move in muddy areas, pants that are impermeable to thorns found on the bushes of North America, and a brightly colored vestment that strongly states your existence in the field so that other hunters won't mistake you for a quail.

There is a certain formation and strategy to quail hunting that is very important. First, the dogs are sent to flush out the birds. As this is happening, the hunters are preparing their guns to be mounted on their shoulders. The safety of the gun should be kept on at all times until the gun is ready to be fired and mounted on the shoulder of the hunter. The gun barrels should be pointed to the sky, towards the prey, and away from any other hunter or from the ground. The two hunters should then follow the line of the dogs and maintain a straight line themselves, one hunter after the other. This formation is very important because of safety issues. The reasoning behind the straight line formation is to keep the hunters away from firing unpredictably upon one another's personal space.

Each of the hunters should also mind the position of his hunting partner as well as the dogs. This is important to avoid pointing out the gun on the direction of where the dogs and your partner are. It is also a good way to separate the area into two sides, each governed by one of the hunters. Once all of these steps are done, the dogs force out the birds and the shooting starts. When shooting begins, hunters should know to keep firing on the range of their governed area. Moreover, hunters should prevent shooting quails that are flying on a low level. You might hit the viewers or watchers within the area. Keeping these warnings and advices in mind when quail hunting may help you avoid accidents and provide you with the best and exciting quail hunting experience.




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