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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
What are some pheasant hunting safety precautions to take? Hunter and Firearm Education Have you ever taken a firearm safety or hunter education course? Whether or not your state requires it, you should take a course to familiarize yourself with firearm/hunting safety practices. It’s always good to learn from experts. When you learn about firearms… Read more »
People come from near and far to Tennessee’s Meadow Brook Game Farm to hunt pheasant. In business for over 50 years, Meadow Brook’s pheasant hunts are popular because hunters don’t need a hunting license, Meadow Brook furnishes the hunting dogs, and there are plenty of birds to shoot on a guaranteed hunt. “Do’s” What are… Read more »
If you’re a hunter and you want to hunt quail, you need to come to Meadow Brook Game Farm in rural Westmoreland, Tennessee, which is west of Knoxville and north of Nashville. You can call 615-888-2411 for details! Fun Quail Facts How much do you know about quail? Did you know, for example, that quail… Read more »
So you’d like to increase your odds for a huge pheasant hunting day? Nice! Man’s Best Friend One thing you can do to increase those odds is to hunt with a dog. Ideally, you want a conditioned dog who can handle heavy brush, tumbleweed, corn, milo and sorghum fields. Dogs can pick up the scent… Read more »
"On behalf of all of us, I would like to thank all of you for the Best Hunt we ever had. You all were amazing and the dogs were just spectacular. I'm sure all of us will be back many more times over the next several years. Thanks again for a Great Hunt." - Jim