Thanks guys. These dogs are just awesome and without them I wouldn't even be out hunting.
As far as California goes as an upland destination, I think it should be on everyone's list. What other state can you hunt from 10,000+ ft elevation (ptarmigan) to below see level (gambels quail) and everywhere in between for one bird or another. Turkeys, sage grouse, pheasant, ruffs, blue grouse, ptarmigan, chukar, ban tailed pigeon, mtn quail, valley quail, gambels quail, and doves are all to be had on more public land than you can even imagine.:cheers: