Frequently Asked Questions

Bobwhite Quail

Q:  What are the 2007-08 season dates for quail hunting?
A:  Quail season opens Oct. 27th and closes Feb. 24th.  However, we do not begin hunting quail until the first of December.

Q:  What is included in your quail package
A:  Our quail package is $4,000/man.  It is a two or three night stay, depending on your arrival.  It includes lodging, meals, drinks, guides, vehicles, dog trainers, dogs, shotgun shells, and a round of sporting clays.  For additional information, please see our price list and general faq's.

Q:  How do you conduct the quail hunt?
A:  Your guide drives along a quail road while you sit topside and the trainer works the dog from the front of the truck.  Once a covey is pointed, you'll dismount, catch the rise and work the singles.  Once three birds are down or the covey has been worked enough, you'll pick up, load up, and look for another covey.  A cripple is counted as a downed bird.

Q:  What times do we hunt?
A:  Generally, the morning hunt begins with a wake up call at 6:00 and breakfast at 6:30.  You will load up at 7:00 and pick up at 11:00.  You will load up for the afternoon hunt around 2:30 and pick up close to dark.  Departure times will be adjusted as the sunrise and sunset times change. 

Q:  If four of us decide to go, may we all hunt on the same quail rig?
A:  Yes.  However, we allow no more than two shooters on the ground at a time.  If you decide to stay within the two man limit of birds per day, then the extra hunters would be charged only $600 per man.

Q:  If it's raining, is there room enough for everyone to ride inside?
A:  Yes.  Each of our four quail rigs is a customized F350 4×4 with aluminum bed and cages.

Q:  Do you have enough dog power for the entire season?
A:  Yes.  At any given time, we have over 100 dogs, of the pointing breed, on the ranch and ready to go.  Each rig goes out with at least eight pointing dogs and one to three labs.

Q:  How many birds may I kill?
A:  We do not release any birds.  This is strictly wild bird hunting.  Therefore, state law applies; 15 birds/day, 45 in possession.

Q:  What type of shotgun should I bring.
A:  For safety reasons, we prefer you use a side-by-side or over/under.  Our house guns are Beretta o/u's.

Q:  What chokes should I use?
A:  These birds are tough, fast flyers.  We suggest you use tighter than normal chokes.

Q:  May I hunt with my auto or pump action shotgun?
A:  Yes. However, we require the magazine to be plugged (limited to two shells in mag.).   

Mariposa Ranch   906 CR 225   Falfurrias, TX 78355   361-325-5752   fax: 361-325-5827
sullivan@mariposaranch.net

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