Mac
I think it's harder to shoot them on the ground in the pens than in the air.
fatrap
An excerpt from an old Jerry Clower tape. When Jerry's buddy Clovis Leadbetter goes quail huntin.
Guy in general store to Clovis: Clovis whatcha been doing?
Clovis: Been a huntin quail.
Guy: Didya kill any?
Clovis: I got sixteen.
Guy: I betcha shot em on the ground!
Clovis: Yo meen they kin fly?