pen raised quail

Post by **SHOWBOAT** » February 19th, 2007, 5:20 pm

anybody know of a source for pen raised quail near Tallahassee?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Sir reel** » February 19th, 2007, 5:38 pm

Yep... I believe they are $3 ea. Just spotted your post while shut'n down for the day. I'll get back with you tomorrow.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » February 19th, 2007, 6:02 pm

You want live or dead?

Post by **Ron Wilson** » February 19th, 2007, 6:08 pm

Showboat,
Is this for the new chocolate puppy? If so, was wondering if you considered pigeons?

Post by **Jumptrout51** » February 19th, 2007, 6:11 pm

Jumptrout51 wrote:You want live or dead?

If live, go down Spring Creek Rd. west of Bainbridge until you see the signs.

Post by **SHOWBOAT** » February 19th, 2007, 6:47 pm

you got it Ron. Time for the puppy to see some live birds. He's 4 1/2 months old and 42 lbs. He points the quail wing I have tied to fishing rod pretty well, and he holds ok too. Has been on a couple dove hunts and several fishing trips. He even competed in the first trout tournament of the year with us (didn't get to go on the redfish trip cause he's a little noisy). Now its time to see him in action, and see how Katie does shooting

I haven't decided whether I'll carry a gun or just a camera and a check chord.

I have been granted access to a large tract of land just north of town, but I was asked to wait until deer season ended to begin releasing birds.

Now deer season has ended, and everyone I have contacted for birds previously is sold out for the year.

I would consider pigeons, as I understand they have a high entertainment value of their own, in addition to their training value . However, I only live on about half an acre on the east side of town.

Three dollars/head seems like the going rate, so I think SR is right on.

What's the deal with the birds off Spring Creek JT? Do you know a phone number to get ahold of them?

Thanks for all the help. I knew someone here could point me in the right direction

I'll be sure to post some pics.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » February 19th, 2007, 6:51 pm

I'll see what I can do about a number. I've got friends who go by there frequently.
Birddog should have a contact.

Post by **birddog** » February 19th, 2007, 7:18 pm

Jumptrout51 wrote:Birddog should have a contact.

I know nothing about pen-birds

Post by **Jumptrout51** » February 19th, 2007, 7:21 pm

birddog wrote:
Jumptrout51 wrote:Birddog should have a contact.
I know nothing about pen-birds

Post by **Barhopr** » February 19th, 2007, 7:32 pm

I got wild birds and the land. Even got a quail hotel, release box for the kick up birds. I Love to watch the dogs work. When you get the birds Let me know. I'm just North of Bainbridge.

I can't find the # for he folks menioned above but I have to go by there tomorrow and I'll ask for you.

Post by **Ron Wilson** » February 19th, 2007, 10:21 pm

Trained with some pen-raised pheasants this weekend. Man, those birds are gamey. Had a couple "slip" out the back door while the dog had it's nose in the brush looking. Watched the bird leg it 50+ yards across the field before I realized that I better intervene and get the dog out of it's perpetual "flailex" in the brush and get it back on the trail. Caught it about 75 yards away. Dogs had a great time.

February 19th, 2007, 11:31 pm

I don't know around Tally but GON had an article that listed all the people who had them in last month's magazine in Georgia. I'll go in my archives and pull the info but plenty of them were down in the area..

Here you go... I beleive these are the closest to you.. There are tons more. Just look at page 82 in January's GON.

(Clay County)
Pine Ridge Hunting Plantation
1951 Edison Hwy, Fort Gaines
(229)768 2110
http://www.pineridgehunting,com

Colquitt County
Ashburn Hill Plantation
1172 Lower Meigs Rd, Moultrie
(229)985-5069
http://www.ashburnhill.com

Post by **rocket** » February 20th, 2007, 7:09 am

Jumptrout51 wrote:You want live or dead?

If you get live ones, and then want to make them dead give me a call. Love to shoot dem quails

DWilliams · Post by **DWilliams** » February 20th, 2007, 8:17 am

Rakers Quail farm 962-3884. He may have some available. Location in Sopchoppy.

Post by **Sir reel** » February 20th, 2007, 9:11 am

Eddie Hunt 997-2204
Located about 1/2 mile South of Hwy 27 on State Rd 59 (East of Tallahassee). Pretty good flyers for pen raised. If you have trouble getting in touch and want to use him let me know. Haven't been working my Brit much lately but still stuggl'n with getting her to hold. 1 yr old and She want's that bird

Biggest clown I've ever owned She's in my lap at the moment!

If you think your heart could stand it we could try run'n em together some time.