Kilimanjaro Report post Posted November 30, 2005 Got to make a couple more trips down to the grass and oaks the last couple of days.. Casey made the drive down from Flagstaff to go with me on a little Mearns safari. He's been wanting to go for the last couple of years. I think I put him into the right areas.. We moved seven coveys of Mearns in about 4 hrs.. Great hunt.. Dogs did great and the shooters did OK... Headed out the next day with a couple of other buddys and we had another good day. The scenting conditions were way worse than before.. But we still ended up with a mess of birds. On this hunt, I took out my pride and joy of my guns.... my 1923 L.C. Smith side by side .410... This gun was made to hunt Mearns!! Flawless as always!!! Now, if only the operator was as reliable!!! Hope all of you enjoy the pics.. See ya out in the hills.... First days bag... Casey with his first take of Mearns... Me with some TIRED pups.. And my .410 from the second hunt.. I love this gun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 30, 2005 Nice mess of birds there Scottyboy! And beautiful shotgun! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 30, 2005 man that was fun! but boy did we hike our ASSES off!!!!! it was a good time and we got into some birds. like scott said those were some tired pups! towards the end of the day his awesome english pointer pup Virgil was worn out! when we would stop and get water he would actually lay down and catch a few winks lol! it was a good time! thanks for takin me Scott! hopefully we can get a day in before you head back to texas over my Christmas break! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted December 1, 2005 Man, I'll tell you what...I envy you too Great pic's and great story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted December 1, 2005 That is pretty cool, congrats on mearns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idahocoueshunter Report post Posted December 1, 2005 Mearns are one quail species that I have not had the pleasure of hunting yet. Saw some this last year Coues hunting, but season wasn't open yet. We were in pretty margional Mearns country anyway. One of these years I will make a point of hitting the season and getting one to mount. Nice pictures! Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted December 1, 2005 Great story and even better pictures. They look like they are right out of Field and Stream. Good job guys. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowhuntCoues Report post Posted December 2, 2005 Great story and even better pictures. They look like they are right out of Field and Stream. Good job guys. TJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, That last photo should be on a cover somewhere. Great story and photos Scottyboy, sounds like you guys had a good time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted December 2, 2005 congarts thats got to be a memorable huntlooks like a lot of fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted December 2, 2005 Thank all of you very much for the kind words. Glad to hear that alot of you out there appreciate good photos. I try to do my best and take some decent photos in the field. Photos are as much of a trophy and memory as the hunt itself. I threw in that last one just because I liked the way it turned out. That gun means alot to me, and I thought a mature Mearns along side it with the grass in the background would make a neat photo. It came out nicely. Again, thank you very much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
