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Dave Brown, AZ

Since 2000, Dave Brown has guided wingshooters for wild birds in Arizona and Saskatchewan. During the fall Dave and his staff our busy with The Running Hun Bird Camp conducting waterfowl and upland Hunts (huns and sharptails), then from November thru February Dave is at home in Arizona conducting quail hunts (Mearns ,Gambels, and scaled) along with dove hunts.
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2 of 2(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Dave Brown, AZ
Review 1 for Dave Brown, AZ
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5 / 5
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Great Birds, Great Dogs, Great Guide,
January 30, 2013
By: fishhead
from Anchorage, AK, USA
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Please Rate your Guide/Instructor/Host on his/her ability to instruct and communicate:: 
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Please Rate your Guide/Instructor/Host on overall enthusiasm and personality:: 
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"A friend and I sought out Dave to introduce us to Mearns Quail. A new species for us. Dave is providing A-1 service. He is quite knowledgeable of the birds habitat and habits. He runs a healthy string of happy Pointers, Brits and Labs. The dogs are a pleasure to watch work game.
I have hunted wild upland birds with pointing dogs in now 10 states over the course of 44 years.
Dave provided us with all the infrastructure to enjoy a great experience at a great value.
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Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
Review 2 for Dave Brown, AZ
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Great guide, great dogs, magnificent country,
January 16, 2013
By: UncleDanno
from Patagonia, Arizona
Please Rate your Guide/Instructor/Host on knowledge of the sport or activity:: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Please Rate your Guide/Instructor/Host on his/her ability to instruct and communicate:: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Please Rate your Guide/Instructor/Host on overall enthusiasm and personality:: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Dog performance based on breed
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Satisfaction level on cover to hold birds (appearance of the hunting grounds)
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"Dave is a master guide with abundant talent and enthusiasm, and he knows his area and the quarry intimately. He worked hard and put in long days. He went above and beyond our expectations. We hunted Mearns Quail for two days and the Gambel's and Scaled Quail for one. Dave's string of English Pointers, Brittanies and Labs are seasoned and enthusiastic, and Dave handles them expertly. Dave loves his dogs and each of them has a great personality and they respond well to his handling. The Patagonia region of southern Arizona is spectacular. Great trip."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes