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Old 06-20-2008 | 02:31 PM
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Arthur P
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Default RE: any hunt small game with bow?

you hunt quail???????????? with a bow???????????????????
Using stickbows of course. Compounds just aren't made for aerial shooting. It's not like I'd go out specifically to hunt quail with a bow but stuff happens. When I'm rabbit hunting, I've always got a bird arrow in my quiver for if I spot a covey. Same way I keep a couple of broadheads with me for anything bigger. Quail jump up quick but every once in awhile you get one that'll fly straight away from you, and they aren't as fast as an arrow.

Now, keep in mind I ain't sayin' I ever limited out with a bow, but I've had my share of tasty lunches. A couple of fresh roast quail over a campfire will make you throw rocks at a bologna sandwich.

I also spoke of mourning dove. Definitely no pass shooting on those wicked things. Heck, they can dodge a wad of shotgun pellets, so an arrow is no challenge. I'd never ground shoot a dove with a shotgun but that's an advantage I'll take with a bow. I watch where they land and sneak up on 'em. If I don't bust 'em on the ground, then I shoot just as they're coming up. Once they're in the air and going again, they're gone.
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