George I imagine I've spent more time behind a bird dog than you have....one of my hunting buddies had over a 100 pointers in the late 1970's...I've hunted all around Ames plantation...no place has tired harder to manage quail than they did there.

I know there are some quail left in isolated locations but you just can't take a bird dog and head out and expect to find coveys....in most areas they are just not there....if you'd get out of the office more you'd know this.