Quail Preserve Near Chattanooga

[Jimbo100]

Can anyone recommend a quail shooting preserve near Chattanooga? I would like to introduce my 9 year old grandson to the sport this fall.

Used to go to Clinton Graham in Henagar, Al. but that was years ago and I live in Nashville now.

Any help is appreciated greatly.

Thank you.

Jim

[Jonnin]

quail population seems, just from the lack of hearing their calls, to have really declined this past decade in this area. I am not sure what to say, but I live next to the bird sanctuary (NOT a hunting area!) and even here I have heard more owls than quail (and the owls are rare enough that we quiet down & listen to them when they are out). I would be interested to know of an area where they have thrived as well. Dove is quite common, and should be easier to hunt.

[bvarnell]

I believe there is one around Pigeon Mtn., just below Chickamauga, Ga.

They offer quail and pheasant as i recall.

[DaveS]

There is a Quail and Pheasent reserve in Clarksville. It is "Burnt Oak" reserve. I love that place! I never hunted there but their pheasents escape to the local WMA and I kill the h*** out of them! Look them up and you could get a phone number.

[Jonnin]

I believe there is one around Pigeon Mtn., just below Chickamauga, Ga.

They offer quail and pheasant as i recall.

that may be a solid option. GA offers short duration (1-3 day???) hunting permits at a fairly reasonable rate, if you were only wanting to go once or twice. I am not sure what all is involved but they have a lot of liscense alternatives.

[Jimbo100]

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback and will consider the options. Jim

[tn hp]

Craig Plantation, Fayetteville, TN is a nice option as is C&C Partridge Patch near Estill Springs, TN. Selwood, South of Birmingham, AL is very nice too!

[catsbackr]

Try this http://www.farmhousehuntingpreserve.com/. Mr. Hillis is a fine man.

[BBdown]

Triple S quail farm in Ringgold, GA. No frills but an inexpensive reserve hunt. Hunt over their dogs (not great dogs) or bring your own. I think they supply several other outfitters in the area with birds. I've done a pheasant tower shoot with them and was surprised at how fun it was. Seemed like shooting fish in a barrel but was actually quite challenging.

http://www.triplesquailfarm.com