im new to this . i have not really hunted quail in years and just got a britt pup. quail is just now getting back around here and im wondering on a covey how many to leave for next year. it really doesnt matter to me if i take any but would like to for my pup. i always heard you can shoot them down to about 8 or 10 but dont know about doing that on a new covey any info would help