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Quail Hunting at the Sheffield Ranch

Quail Hunting at the Sheffield Ranch

On February 1-2, 2006 Don Sheffield hosted Mike Tyson, Charlie McCollum

and Rex Ross for a quail hunt on his ranch near Nixon, Texas.

The ranch, the dogs, the food, the whiskey, the weather, the birds and the

hosts were terrific.

Don warming up at the clay pigeon range — Don shows how to warm up at the clay pigeon range.

Charlie shooting at the clay pigeon range — Charlie follows Don's lead.

Mike preparing to pay Don after the shooting contest — Mike prepares to pay off Don after losing the shooting contest.

Ward listening to his iPod at the ranch — Ward, having heard all of his dad's stories before puts on his iPod earphones.

Robert preparing to release Jester on the quail — Robert prepares to release Jester on the quail.

Jester being released for the quail hunt — Robert prepares to release Jester on the quail.

Quail hunters posing for a group photo — The sharpshooters line up for a quick group photo.

Group portrait of the Sheffield ranch quail hunters — The sharpshooters line up for a quick group photo.

Sunrise in the field on the second day of the hunt — The sunrise greets us in the field for the start of the 2nd day's shooting for the day.

Hunters in the field at sunrise — The sunrise greets us in the field for the start of the 2nd day's shooting for the day.

Don starting the Mule utility vehicle — Don cranks up the "Mule" before we climb aboard.

Belle riding in the Mule utility vehicle — "Belle" decides riding is better than running.

Belle and Jester waiting in the pickup — Back in the pick-up Belle and Jester can't figure out what the hold-up is.

Don's hacienda on the hill at Sheffield ranch — Don's spectacular new hacienda sits on the hill.

View of the Sheffield ranch hacienda — Don's spectacular new hacienda sits on the hill.

Don preparing breakfast after the morning hunt — Back after the first hunt of the morning, Don prepares a gourmet breakfast.

Outdoor fire pit at Sheffield ranch — The outdoor fire pit. (The site where Tyson was slightly injured by some 12 year old Scotch on the previous evening.)

Jester and Belle ready to return to the field — Jester and Belle are ready to head back to the field.

Jester and Belle waiting for the quail hunt — Jester and Belle are ready to head back to the field.

Hunting dog in the field at Sheffield ranch — Just a great dog picture!

Belle and Jester leading the hunters through the field — Belle and Jester lead the way.

Jester watching Belle point toward quail — Jester critiques Belle's hard point.

Hunters approaching the located quail — The sharpshooters work their way up to the located quail.

Hunting dog holding a classic point — A classic point.

Quail hunters following the pointing dog — A classic point.

Belle chasing the quail as they take flight — The birds break and Belle starts to chase them down.

Quail hunters ready for the next rise — Ready for the next rise.

Charlie reacting after a bird keeps flying — Charlie is amazed that a dead bird just kept on flying.

Ward scratching his head during a break in the hunt — Ward scratches his head and tries to remember if he was supposed to bring the beer.

Robert taking a break with the hunting dogs — Robert joins the dogs for a quick break.

Don smiling after Ward finds the beer — Don perks up when Ward finally finds the beer.

Hunters riding back with the dogs after the hunt — The hunt is over and the boys are ready to ride back with the dogs.