What Kind of Gun is Best for Bird Hunting?

Hunters posing with pheasants

People come from near and far to Meadow Brook Game Farm in Westmoreland, TN, to hunt birds like pheasant and quail. What kind of gun is best for bird hunting? Shotguns Consider using a shotgun to hunt birds. Shotguns fire numerous small pellets (or shots) at once, released from the shotgun in an expanding cloud… Read more »

Tips for Storing the Fish You Catch

Man reeling in fish at a lake on a warm day

Did you know Meadow Brook Game Farm, known for its pheasant, chukar and quail hunts, is also a popular place for fishing? Meadow Brook Game Farm in middle Tennessee has a nice 10-acre lake that’s stocked once a week with farm-raised channel catfish. Fishing at the lake is $20 per person for 8 hours– or… Read more »

How to Prepare for Your Fishing Trip

The fishermen and boat silhouette on the lake.

One of the surest signs of summer is people taking their boats out for fishing trips. Spending a peaceful day out on the water can be both relaxing and rewarding, regardless of how successful you are in your pursuits. If you’re planning on spending some time fishing this summer, it’s important to be as prepared… Read more »

Sides to Serve With Fresh Quail

marinated quail on the grill

In Westmoreland, Tennessee, hunters hunt quail at Meadow Brook Game Farm. Now you’re not likely going to find quail on the menu at McDonald’s or Panera Bread, but know this: it’s got a taste similar to chicken and it is often served in finer restaurants. For those who like to hunt and eat quail, a… Read more »

What Should You Wear When Pheasant Hunting?

pheasant hunter dressed warmly walking with dog in field

Are you getting ready to go pheasant hunting at Meadow Brook Game Farm in Tennessee? What should pheasant hunters wear? Right Kind of Vest Ideally, when hunting pheasant(s), wear a vest with a built-in shell holder. Keep your shells in the vest pocket, which keeps them from getting crushed or wet (from the elements). Freedom… Read more »

Why Pheasants Are the Most Popular Upland Bird to Hunt

Two pheasants standing on a branch

What’s the most popular upland bird to hunt? If you guessed pheasant, you’re right! Hundreds of thousands of hunters go after pheasants in the fields, especially during the colder months of the year. Pheasants Came to America in the 1880s Pheasants came to America by way of a man named Owen Denny who brought some… Read more »

How Long Have Pheasants Been In America For?

Pheasant roaming on grass

Most people assume pheasants have been in America for centuries, but the truth is they were first introduced in the late 1700s and didn’t really begin to propagate until the early 1800s. Originally, settlers from England brought pheasants with them to New York and New Jersey, though those “early birds” weren’t strong enough to survive…. Read more »

What Are the Differences Between Pheasants and Quail?

Two pheasants near each other in field

Aren’t quail and pheasant the same animal? Well, they’re closely related, but they are, indeed, different from one another in several ways. In fact, they have different sizes, colors, plumage, diet and habitat Quail Characteristics First, consider quail, which is a general term that encompasses some 29 species! Generally, quail are short-in-height game birds known… Read more »

The History of Westmoreland, TN

Pheasant Hunters posing with trophies in Westmoreland, TN

Meadow Brook Game Farm is located in Westmoreland, Tennessee. With a population of just over 2,000 people, Westmoreland was first settled in the early 1800s by pioneers looking for new plots of land where they could settle and build a life. Between 1805 and 1820, Westmoreland grew thanks to the establishment of the railroad and… Read more »

The Health Benefits of Eating Fresh Quail Meat

baked quail with lemon and parsley

“What’s for dinner, honey?” “Quail.” “Quail?” “Sounds interesting.” “Yeah, something different.” Nutritious Quail meat and eggs aren’t on most people’s dinner menus, but, that said, if and when you get the chance, you should try quail. It has numerous health benefits. Quail meat, for instance, is highly nutritious, giving you protein, calcium, iron and zinc…. Read more »

Identifying Pheasants, Quail & More

Pheasant In Grass

When hunting for pheasants, quail, and other game birds, you can dramatically increase your chances for a successful hunt by knowing key characteristics of each bird. Being able to identify game birds by their color, plumage and other features will allow you to react quickly and ensure you’re hunting your desired target. Pheasants have a… Read more »

Considerations When Planning a Pheasant Hunt in Tennessee

Pheasant Hunting

  In Tennessee, about an hour north of Nashville, you’ll find the Meadow Brook Game Farm in Westmoreland. As a 1200-acre shooting preserve in operation since the 1950s, generations of hunters have come here to hunt pheasant, quail and more. If you’re itching to hunt, call 615-888-2411 to learn more about Meadow Brook Game Farm…. Read more »