South East Arizona lies within the grasslands and mountain ranges of the Sonoran Desert the scenery and low population density ensures there are plenty of things to do in the great outdoors the town of Patagonia is very laid back and friendly, it is home to some good to great restaurants, shops and art galleries, non-hunters will have no problem enjoying themselves
About the Birds
Gambles Quail are the most widely distributed quail in the State, like all Quail they are a covey bird, covey size ranges from 10- 50 birds and are found in “classic “Sonaran Desert habitats. Gambles Quail generally run before for they fly, making for some interesting dog work ‘once the covey is broken up the birds set up in singles and pairs, then they hold very tight for dogs resulting in some great shooting opportunities for hunters.
Mearns Quail covey sizes range from 8-15 birds, because of their limited range in the US, the are considered by many hunters as a trophy bird they are also the largest of the three species. Mearns Quail live in mountainous terrain above 4000 ft., and their habitat consists of Oak covered mountain slopes and Oak lined canyons. Mearns Quail will hold very tight, and offer the hunter some very challenging shooting opportunities as shooting takes place in tight or thick cover.
Scaled (Blue) Quail prefer open Grassland Savannahs, their covey size ranges from 10 to 50 birds and are notorious runners, but like the Gambles Quail they hold tight once the covey is broken up.
Our hunts are based out of Patagonia AZ; from here we can pursue all or the most abundant species, which can vary from year to year.
Lodging is either at a Hotel or a very charming B & B
For the 2008-2009 season I will be offering a limited amount of hunts | 
