Quail Hunting with Kevin Gillespie and Durrell Smith | S1E03 | Sourced 

I met Durrell and his wife at an event at Pursell Farms in 2022. What incredible Ambassadors they are for our beloved sport. It is truly a way of life and they exude it with such class.

I really love everything Meat Eater is putting out. This show is a great combination of the hunt and the feast. The only thing I wish would improve is the sound/mixing quality of this show. There were times watching this episode that I could barely hear Danielle over the background music and guest comments. The last scene is a perfect example. I really wanted to hear her take on the experience (narration) but couldn't over the music and table chatter. Kevin's mic was overdriven while Danielle's voice could barely be heard. Overall, everything produced and released under the Meat Eater brand is phenomenal. Please keep up the great work and the great entertainment. We thank you for your awesome contribution for us to watch.

Danielle is an absolute new favorite cooking show personality. The ethos and care she brings is absolutely refreshing and entertaining.

dude has a side by side 410.. fucking dope.

God this is so good. Scratches all the favorite parts of my brain. Hunting, camaraderie, and good food.

Sourced is my new fav RU-vid show. The harvesting and cooking of food is content gold.

FINALLY A QUAIL VIDEO , MORE UPLAND GAME PLEASE !!!!!

Can we just add Durrell to the MeatEater team already?

The MeatEater team is really hitting their stride. I loved this episode, Das Boat is killer, getting Ryan to come on was a boon as well. Keep up the great work, Steve and the whole team. Not sure it's worth living in NYC though. It Does put you close to some very nice fishing and hunting; just a very different style.

Loved the episode, please continue to make more of these. but i think the background music was balanced a little too loud at times.

Kevin rocking the “Goldfinger” 007 Rolex Submariner, full sleeve tats, and camo apron. 👍.

anyone who doesn't know the taste of quail.... I gotta say.. it is one of the best taste in my memory. soy sauce + honey + ginger merinande grilled with lump charcoal = mellow in your mouth

Kevin’s speech about they had aged a bit more cracked me up. Love what you are doing with all the content Meat Eater! Haven’t bought hear from y’all to support these!

This was great! I like this series a lot, also, get Durrell his own upland show!

Love this. Hunting valley quail in California is a whole different game.

I love eating while watching these videos👍🏿

An under appreciated aspect of this series is how it subtly highlights hunting, and the outdoors, is for everyone. No matter a person’s gender, race, upbringings, location they can find a way to enjoy nature and the harvest it offers. Also, emphasis on the subtle- it’s nice just being like a matter of fact and not pushed in ones face.

Durrell is so good looking and fun to watch! And, nice shot for the last shell. Really enjoyed this episode! Food looks awesome!

Thank you for sharing my friend for sharing your thoughts and adventures and everyone else

Ok, whoevers in charge of sound dropped the ball. Great work rest of the crew!

Right on the money, glad you keep the home spun wisdom in the episodes like the original meateater. It’s the reverence for the wild, outdoors, and those we share our life with, that keep me coming back

Such a beautiful video - I love the respect and love for the animals and the fact they provide a source of sustenance for us.

Durell needs to be on more and Danielle rocks

Kevin is such a great addition.

Just a guy from the mountains named Alan Benton?! I feel Benton's Country Hams deserves a true shout out as it truly is my favorite bacon in the world and I always pickup a haul every time I am back home in East TN. Their smoked bacon is unreal.

As a kid on the east coast of Canada back in the 70's we raised quail and pheasant. Specifically the Pharos D1 quail and Chinese ring neck pheasant, I was the only kid in my hood that was raised on pickled quail's eggs and pheasant under glass. My dad would make a fricassee of quail, pheasant and wild grouse that makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

Wonderful experience. I too have been blessed with the opportunity to hunt wild quail in the central mid-west. Sadly, I also did a Georgia hunt a number of years ago on a plantation and they were liberated birds. The challenge simply wasn't there for me. I too love to cook although I do not even approximate the level of the feast offered here-in. I'm so happy you did those quail justice and didn't over-cook them! Durrell, I too hunt with a sweet little 28 SxS! Most folk do not understand how challenging wild quail can be and under-load for the task. I only shoot 28 gauge, 3/4 ounce, 6 shot at wild quail. Too often folk use 7 1/2s (nickel-plated doesn't help) and spend too much time looking for cripples. The birds they do stone are not table fare by my definition - rush their shots - too many pellets in the birds! Thank you for sharing such a tasteful hunt - no pun intended - and with such wonderful people whose passion for our beloved sport is readily perceivable. This past year, I drove 2 solid days to get to my spots in the central mid-west. The crop rotation did not suit quail hunting. As such, I felt guilty targeting the same coveys more than once so....I drove home after 2 days with a total count of 7 quail. This year AZ has been the worst EVER recorded. We hunted 4 outings for a grand total of 3 quail. I simply can't bring myself to shooting birds when I see them in stress like this. My pointer and setter had fun just the same, as did I. Today, I feel even better leaving "seed". I have been training dogs for just over 40 years - some FTChs too. Now, wild bird hunting is my passion and this video had me amped up! Thanks again y'all.

Nice to see Gun Dog Notebook on the channel.

I’ve hunted quail and hunting with a .410 shogun is impressive. Good show.

These kind of shows have upped your game

This is a feel good show. Well done. I really appreciate this series and I find Danielle to be very genuine.

Loving this new series

Great content. The music could be less loud though, it's hard to understand

This might be the most beautiful hunting episode on RU-vid.

Loving this series! Don't hunt but love the idea of food it represents! And the ideas I get for the kitchen! Delicious! 😋😋😋

These episodes man. So stinking good!

Can I just say...I'll watch as much Kevin Gillespie and Danielle content you can dish out. From a person who has learned more and more about the rich cultural heritage of the black hunting community, I think utilizing Durrell Smith more is also a great addition from someone who has hunting as a perception as a white-dominated activity. In reality, the roots are further from that truth than I ever imagined and the black hunting culture needs to be brought to the forefront and celebrated and educated for future members of both communities

In case you're wondering what amazing looks like - this is it!

Great episode! I love living out West but I damn sure miss that Southern hospitality. Good folks and good food shawty!

Great Video. This was one of my favs. The outro music blasted the final dialog a bit but that could have been my sound or headset.

I love that they are drinking Natty Lights!!

Danielle is such a great addition to Meat Eater

I would love to hunt with these guys. Thanks, for the memory. Be safe and happy.

Really enjoyed the well made video. Thanks and keep em coming

Definitely making this GA boy proud. Great to see my home state be highlighted for some of its wonderful qualities.

Easily my favorite Danielle episode, because it could be my favorite Meat Eater episode. Laying down good karma on this show.

Watch your video's make me feel like myself have more common sense life. Tanks to everyone

Watched Durrell on Project Upland...Georgia on my bucket list for upland hunting!

This show is phenomenal! Keep up the good work!

Danielle's got a lovely way of making it feel like they don't even recognise there's a camera in the room

So close to mil subs. We can do it 🥾🦌🤙

Danielle @ Meateater. You may want to edit your voice-over work on this video. In the cooking section, and afterwards, your voice level is low and hard to hear. This continues through the duration of the video. A little volume would probably help out. Love your work with the Meateater team - cheers!

Another amazing episode. Thanks!

Great episode. Thanks

Such a great show. Annie Banks Raser, fellow UVM grad, crushing it.

What a great show! The best!!

This new series has been great!

They really hit the nail on the head when it comes to hunting in Georgia. And they're right when they mentioned it being a celebration to run into a covey of wild quail. Ran into some on public land over the summer and it made the trip for my friend and I.

Loving the series. Glad to see the additional content coming out of Meateater 👍🏼

Makes me hungry watching these episodes 🤤. Looks amazing

Great video, the music sometimes drowned out Danielle's narration though.

My favorite hunting is upland bird hunting. It is just the best!

Great video again. But is it just me or is the music much too loud for Danielle's softer voice? There were times the music was much too distracting and I could hardly hear what she was getting across.

MEATEATER ECOSPHERE 💪🏼 love all the content, keep it comin’

Love watching all these different meat eater episodes and just love watching Kevin's cooking

Cooking wild game and wearing a Pelagos on a nato. Excellent combo.

I have always love the meateater show.. Thank you for always entertaining us..

Excellent episode

Danielle is so polite and don't interrupt the raging bearded man.

Tons of gun hiking in Arizona, but I still have fun, got me a rattle snake ,rabbit and 4quail today

I hunt Bob white quail here in Virginia with a sxs 20 gauge. Fun to hunt and delicious as well. My kids love them 🍽 🍗

Awesome video yesssir

Loving that .410 double barrel Durell is carrying....

I absolutely love this show.

Danielle is Great!!

loving this content

Love your show! Everything you are standing for is spot on. I am learning something every episode. Keep up the good work.

It's cool how the way Steve's intros is used by all others. Like he wrote it....

This is fantastic, I would love to make a spread like this for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Keep up the great series!

Assistindo aqui do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro!

Amazing video

Great job 👏 great video

Great show I enjoyed it very much Only problem is the music makes it hard to hear what the presenters are talking about but keep up the great work

Great Series ME. real good

As a 65 year old hunter, I remember when Quail were abundant. Every field was fenced, Hedge rows were common. Big ag. took the habitat away. The loss continues each year. Shame on these people!

That’s great 👍

Love seeing black hunters.

Kevin is a badass 🤘🏻

Excellent series from the people, the camera, the hunting information, the cooking and especially the hunting and fishing conservation message practiced. Keep it coming. Appreciate you

Loved this because we raise quail. Had a hard time hearing Danielle because the background music was louder than she was. Beautiful video though.

They mention the changes in quail population, but they leave out a significant factor. Bobwhite quail do exceptionally well in areas where row crops such as peas are being cultivated. After cotton production fell off in the early 1900s a lot of land in the south was switched over to these crops. No one was thinking about quail, but it had the added benefit of allowing their numbers to boom. As these crops have fallen out of favor in the south the artificially high quail populations they supported have declined as well.

How do you make sure you’re not eating any lead fragments or bits in the meat? Do you cut around the hole where the lead went through, or does it not really matter?

I really love the episode but I feel like the audio is a bit off. The music oversteps Danielle a couple of times in the episode, especially near the end.

Another great video, the audio was a little off in the second half. Needs better equalisation with the mic gain.

I am throughly impressed with everything MeatEater has been doing.

I wish I knew more about quail. They are around me but I have only ran in to them on accident while hunting ducks. They are beautiful and you guys make me want to cook some up!

Good show

Shoutout to the music guy!!

Got my partner watching this with me. She's not a hunter but supports it. We both love this series. However really struggle to hear over the background music.

Excelente !!