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- noun Plural form of
covey .
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Examples
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As a kid I grew up shooting bob white quail which "jumped" in coveys of 10 to maybe 30 birds simultaneously from knee deep grass which was filled with sharp briers and surrounded by loblolly pines.
It's All About Tempo 2009
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As a kid I grew up shooting bob white quail which "jumped" in coveys of 10 to maybe 30 birds simultaneously from knee deep grass which was filled with sharp briers and surrounded by loblolly pines.
It's All About Tempo 2009
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There are men who measure their lives in coveys instead of hours.
The Bird Guys 1999
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The kind only a man who measures his life in coveys instead of hours is willing to do.
The Bird Guys 1999
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After the nesting season these birds commonly gather in "coveys" or bevies, usually composed of the members of but one family.
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"Them's the kind of coveys I likes," responded the soldier.
The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia William Henry Thomes 1859
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Got into alot of good bobwhite coveys over the years, the last year we went we got into some blue quail which havent been in our area for a long time, kind of exciting.
What are the best states and best areas within the state for quail hunting? Are Rattlers a problem? 2009
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Got into alot of good bobwhite coveys over the years, the last year we went we got into some blue quail which havent been in our area for a long time, kind of exciting.
What are the best states and best areas within the state for quail hunting? Are Rattlers a problem? 2009
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A farmer I know told me last week he used to have at least 10 coveys on his place.
I was reading a blog by Chad Love bemoaning the use of technology. 2009
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He'd pointed on a couple coveys of quail before, but never pheasant because they usually flush or run right away on him.
Best Gun Dog Contest 2009
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