Reasons to Fish for Catfish

Closeup of catfish

There’s nothing quite like a day at the lake. A rod in hand, the sun on your back, and the fun of reeling in a catch. When we’re talking catfish, we’re talking about a true Southern tradition that delivers fun, challenge, and a meal you’ll be proud of. Whether you’re new to fishing or an… Read more »

How to Become a Better Quail Hunter

Father Son quail hunting in Tennessee

About an hour’s drive out of Nashville there’s the Meadow Brook Game Farm in Tennessee. People come from near and far to hunt quail at Meadow Brook. What are some tips to become a better quail hunter? The Basics It’s a good idea to know some basics about quail before hunting them. Typically, you’re apt… Read more »

The Important Role Dogs Play in Pheasant Hunting

Pheasant hunters with dogs hunting in winter

One of the most essential and often underappreciated parts of a successful pheasant hunt is the work done by trained hunting dogs. These incredible animals are the Robin to your Batman, as they make your hunting experience more productive, efficient, and exciting. How Dogs Help With Pheasant Hunting When it comes to pheasant hunting, locating… Read more »

How Weather Can Affect Pheasant Hunting

Hunters posing with pheasants

Meadow Brook Game Farm has had the privilege of guiding hunters through some of the best upland bird hunting in the region for over 60 years. One thing we’ve learned in all those decades is just how much the weather can affect a pheasant hunt. Here’s how different weather conditions can affect pheasants. Cool Mornings… Read more »

How to Put Yourself in Optimal Shooting Position When Hunting Pheasant

A hunter in camouflage and a shotgun in his hands in the early morning. Hunter aiming with rifle

At Meadow Brook Game Farm in Tennessee, hunters come from near and far to hunt pheasant. Now as you might know, pheasant can be tricky to get, but that’s part of the fun challenge, right? Put yourself in the best shooting position for success when hunting pheasant by following some helpful tips.  Find Your Feel… Read more »

Tips for Hunting Pheasant in the Winter

Pheasant hunters with dogs hunting in winter

Meadow Brook Game Farm in Tennessee offers morning hunts and afternoon hunts of pheasant and other birds from November through mid-March. Hunts take place six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays, and are guided, with dogs and plenty of game. Pheasants, chukar and/or quail are hunted and there’s no max limit– you can shoot as… Read more »

How to Have an Accurate Shot When Pheasant Hunting

bird hunter in sunset

Never shot a pheasant before? Or do you consider yourself a novice hunter? Fear not– you can and you will prepare your shot for pheasant hunting. How can you do this, though? Pheasant Shooting Tips Well, with hunting pheasants you’re going to shoot a lot of shots and miss birds. That’s how it works. But… Read more »

The Lessons You Learn From Small Game Hunting

Hunter in orange vest hunting pheasant

Do you have a young person in your life who thinks they know everything and can handle anything that comes their way? Maybe it’s time to teach them some humility. You see, with certain pursuits, you can’t always win. For instance, take the young person small game hunting and maybe they’ll shoot and kill a… Read more »

Advice for Novice Bird Hunters

Bird Hunter in woods

It might sound funny, but, “Can you think like a bird?” If you can, that can be helpful if you’re a bird hunter. After all, if you can think like a bird, then you, as a hunter, will probably have a better idea of where birds go, what they do during the day, what attracts… Read more »

Pheasant Hunting Etiquette

Back of going hunter with killed pheasant in hunter’s hand

Meadow Brook Game Farm is a large shooting preserve in Tennessee known since the 1950s as a great place to hunt pheasants. If you’ve never hunted pheasants before, you might not know about pheasant hunting etiquette. That said, there are some things to learn before you’re hunting these beautiful creatures.  Group Etiquette If you’re going… Read more »

A Brief Guide for New Pheasant Hunters

Pheasant Hunters posing with trophies in Westmoreland, TN

Are you new to hunting? More specifically, are you new to pheasant hunting? The nice thing about pheasant hunting is that it doesn’t require much equipment, and it’s not too hard to figure out how to hunt these birds. Stay Quiet When You’re Near the Birds First things first: keep quiet. Pheasants can hear really… Read more »

Guided Pheasant Hunting Trips Create Lifetime Memories

Hunters posing with pheasants

Do you know any young people who spend way too much time on devices? Or maybe you’re someone who seems to always end up scrolling Facebook? Well, there’s something else you could be doing with your time– and their time– and that’s going on a guided pheasant hunting trip at Meadow Brook Game Farm. Guided… Read more »