Arizona Covey Breaks

Overview

Quail hunting in the southwest has long been one of the greatest thrills an upland hunter can enjoy. Arizona is home to 3 species of quail: Gambel's, Mearns'and Scaled. Most common is the Gambel's quail, which is found throughout the state. The Scaled quail, sometimes called "blues" are located in the southeast part of the state. The Mearns' quail is unique to the southern part of the state at elevations above 4.000 feet.