Read about Southwest Quail Hunt adventure

“After 27 days, 6600 miles, over 70 lbs of dog food and 2 cases of shells
we arrived home to -4°F temperatures and blowing snow.
We knew we were home!”

Panhandle (Bobwhite Quail)

Matador

Vernon Austin, Dan Julson, Jim Julson, Aaron Holcombe - Noon break

• Hunters: Vernon Austin, Gene Addington, Aaron Holcombe, Dan Julson, Jim Julson
• Generally flat range with mesquite brush
• Use Kubota to follow dogs until they locate a covey & point
• Shot the covey rise and hunt singles on foot
• Bobwhite numbers were good

Entrance to Matador lease	Terrain
Jumping off spot	Chain gang?
Vernon's favorite transportation	Vernon Austin, Dan Julson, Gene Addington, Aaron Holcombe Noon break
Oz & Muda first morning hunting Bobwhites

Wellington

• Hunters: Vernon Austin, Gene Addington, Aaron Holcombe, Dan Julson, Jim Julson
• Generally draws or brakes from upland down to stream
• Interspersed CRP, crop land and abandoned farmsteads
• Bobwhite numbers were excellent

I didn't think it could get any better --- BUT IT DID!

On way to Wellington lease	Terrain
Terrain	Gene Addington, Terrain
Noon break	What a morning!
Can't beat this!

How we traveled

Travel Break	Snack Break
Dogs in vehicle	Dogs ready to travel
Home made storage area worked well	Dogs stayed in these kennels at night. Chain just an added deterrent