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Attendance soars at annual quail hunt
Posted: 01.26.2013 at 9:23 PM
Matt Prichard

Matt Prichard joined the Fox 31 News Team in May of 2012 as a general assignment reporter.

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2013 Quail Hunt wraps up with record breaking attendance numbers.  / From file
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ALBANY, GA -- Quail Unlimited wrapped up their weekend hunt tonight, with the "Fox and Quail-Covey Finale".

From golf tournaments on day one, to quail hunts throughout Southwest Georgia, officials are calling the 2013 hunt a massive success, and aren't shy about showing it.

"This is the best event we have ever had in Albany and Southwest Georgia. The attendance is record setting, the economic impact for Albany and Southwest Georgia has to be record setting," says event President, Bill Bowles.

With a wrap up concert to finish off the weekend, officials say they're thrilled with this year, and are looking forward to more in the years to come.

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