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Today’s Quail Paradise

The Southeast had its glory with Gentleman Bobwhite. Now it’s time for Wild West Bob, the roughest, toughest, meanest quail this side of the Pecos. Yee-haw!

Must-Have Quail Hunting Gear

Chasing quail? Here's the gear you'll need.

Hardware: Zeiss Victory V8

With apologies to vegetable juice and automobile engines, riflescope users can now have a V8, too. A Zeiss V8.

Hardware: Sauer 100 Classic XT

Overall, in fit and finish you'll find the Sauer 100 Classic XT at or near the top of the budget bolt-rifle class. It’s atop the price ladder, too, but if you want Sauer precision, you won’t find it for any less.

Hardware: Swarovski EL 8.5x42mm

Swarovski recently released yet another iteration of its famous EL binocular that doesn’t even try to improve the optics. Probably because it doesn’t have to.

Know-How: Dinky Dogs Hunt

Small dogs take up less space. They are easier to house, easier to haul in cars and planes, easier to control, cheaper to maintain and easier to conceal when the neighbors complain about high-pitched barking. A small dog can squeeze into an apartment, a kid’s bedroom, the backseat floor of a subcompact car or a large coat pocket. But can they hunt?

Gundogs: Patience Pays

At some point we all face a recalcitrant dog that just won’t do what it is commanded to do. At these times it’s critical to distinguish mistakes from willful disobedience.

The Backpack Hunter

The quintessential escape, the ultimate challenge, the pinnacle of adventure—that’s a backpack hunt.

Bird Hunting for Big Game

Pursuit of any number of Western bird species just may lead to the buck or bull of your dreams.

Hardware: Ddupleks Broadhead & Steelhead Slugs

If you like the idea of the full-diameter hole and heavyweight punch that an old, full-patch “punkin' ball” can deliver, you’ll want to take a hard look at Ddupleks slugs.

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