Days Gone By: June 2007

For over 100 years, hunters have taken to autumn fields in search of those elusive bobwhite. Some things never change - good dogs, good people and a few cooperating birds always make for successful hunts - but some things do. Don't believe us? See for yourself in these photos from the archives.

David Shea, 32, Minneapolis, Minnesota, "The summer of 1963, my father John Shea (left) and his twin brother James reached the milestone age of 16. It was a time of immense joy and pride, for they had just purchased brand new shotguns using savings from raking leaves for a whole year. Opening day fall 1963, my father and uncle bagged their first birds near Woodstock, Illinois - that unforgettable moment captured in this photo. My father still hunts each fall, including an annual father/son hunt. It is the time of year I look forward to the most. Thank you for your great organization. My father became a LIFE MEMBER a couple years ago!" Well Mr. Shea, thank you for a very inspiring story!

For more photos from hunts past, please be sure to check out the Day's Gone By section of the Quail Forever Journal.

Would you like to see your story featured in On The Wing?

Send story along with heirloom photo to Rosalie Wolff via email or mail to:
Rosalie Wolff
On The Wing: Days Gone By
1783 Buerkle Circle
St. Paul, MN 55110

If you have story ideas, dog photos, pre-1980 hunting photos and requests for future On The Wing consideration, please send correspondence to ahauck@pheasantsforever.org.

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