south texas quail hunt

[tobytx]

Went to public land this weekend to try to get some quail. Cover was veryv thick and it made it hard to get shots off. Found three covies in the first hour and a half. The two that were shot where taken in cover that wasn't as thick. Quail numbers are are as good as we have seen in decades. Back to shooting ducks next weekend.

[Laidback1]

Was thinking of trying out some of the Texas Parks & Wildlife public hunting spots. Was the one crowded where you went?

[tobytx]

No, it was when I went in January this year with about 150 Hunters on Saturday. I didn't get a count when I when a couple of weeks ago but am guessing a hundred. I had pastures all to my self. I am going again in a couple of weeks.

[duckn66]

A 100 hunters? How bigs an area are you talking? Must be pretty darn big!

[tobytx]

15,000 acres.

[Finelinegundogs]

Is it hard finding land in Texas to hunt on? We are getting ready to move to TX from Florida and I am anxious to start finding some good spots.

Shane

[mopar_nocar]

Borderline impossible.

sb

[tobytx]

Is it hard finding land in Texas to hunt on? We are getting ready to move to TX from Florida and I am anxious to start finding some good spots.

Shane

Public land yes, this is a wma that is not open often for quail and there is another large one in North Texas that is open more often than this one.

[Finelinegundogs]

Thanks,

I am hoping I can make a few contacts to get on some of these larger private places or possibly lease some land.

[tobytx]

Check out TexasHuntingForum to try to find land, other hunters in your area that will help out.