So to help save this important symbol of America's hunting heritage, I headed South. The Quail Unlimited Celebrity Quail Hunt takes place in southwestern Georgia near Albany. The three day event attracts hundreds of actors, politicians, athletes and eager onlookers. But the main attraction is two days of guided hunting on plantations surrounding Albany. The property owners donate land, equipment, guides and dogs.
Corporate sponsors provide vehicles, guns and ammo.
Each participant makes a donation to quail unlimited for the opportunity to hunt the most productive quail country in North America. Guess this will be more fun than self-sacrificing. It's easy to see why. I'm hunting the Ashburn Hills plantation, one of the 47 properties donated for the quail unlimited event. This tradition is rich in etiquette.