Bird hunting

Bird hunting is a surprisingly hazardous occupation for a bird dog, and it can be tough on people as well... without adding being careless to the mix.  Don't worry, there is NOTHING graphic here, just some good ol' boys having fun.

A member of a forum I am a member of just recently posted this VIDEO of a group of gentlemen hunting one of my favorite game birds in areas I have hunted and by accounts, coveys I have hunted.  Bird hunting can be much harder on dogs than most might think, in particular Southern Arizona where Mearns quail live.  "Road hazards" abound, be it; barbed wire, hardscrabble, catclaw, cactus and the list goes on.  We also need to add the hunter to that list, as a potential threat to the dog, and frankly to other hunters in the area.  Sure there may be some camera angles at play here, but I'm willing to wager overzealous hunters coupled with a lack of full situational awareness is really what is mostly whats in play here.  Enjoy the scenery, enjoy the quail footage - please try to ignore the dog "work" and count your blessing you weren't hunting with these guys.