What is the best quail load?

When it comes to quail loads, lighter and smaller is usually better. An ounce of No. 7 ½s or even 8s will usually get the job done, especially over pointers. But what if pheasants are also on the menu? Across much of the bobwhite's northern range, quail and pheasants often share the same haunts. read more

The Best Shotguns, Chokes And Loads For Hunting Quail The ideal shotgun for quail hunting is light and fast-pointing, but big enough to handle the occasional flushing pheasant or chukar if that's an option where you hunt. read more

Two quail seasons ago, I took my nephew bird hunting for the first time. The poor kid showed up with a 12 gauge and #4 lead shot. Now, sure, those shells in that gun will definitely take down a quail, but I’m a fan of eating the game I harvest, not simply blowing it to pieces. read more

Across much of the bobwhite’s northern range, quail and pheasants often share the same haunts. read more