Genelang, forget wild quail. The point of my suggestion was the relationship with one dog you can rescue from the local pound. May be the truest friend you'll ever have.
It costs $50 to buy 10 flight conditioned bobwhite quail from a local supplier. You can make a morning in the woods with that many birds. Train with the put out birds and then enjoy a family dinner with the eight or so birds you and your dog will recover.
Is it the same as wild bird hunting? No it isn't, but is it fun and good for you? Sho is!...Geo
I have a 19 month old bird dog. Dog needs birds to become a decent bird dog. Putting out ten quail and watching a dog lock up and do its thing makes it all worth it to me. Is it hard? Nope. Is it fun? Sorta. Does the dog really enjoy it? Absolutely. It is certainly not the real thing nor even close. It is a wonderful way to get out and take a walk carrying a decent gun and following a dog bred to do this sport. I miss the days of wild covies and grouse within an hour of me. They won't be back I'm sure. This is the best I can do given where I live and its not awful.
