Category: Bird Hunting

Pheasant Cleaning and Preparation Tips from Your Favorite Hunting Preserve

Dog with pheasant in mouth

Nestled in the rolling hills of Tennessee, an hour north of Nashville, lies our renowned 1,200-acre shooting preserve. With an esteemed heritage dating back to the 1950s, we’ve had the honor of hosting hunting aficionados from all corners of the United States and from all walks of life. Our acres teem with pheasant, quail, and… Read more »

Planning a Group Outing to Meadow Brook Game Farm

Pheasant Hunters posing with trophies in Westmoreland, TN

Hunting can be a solitary pursuit, but it’s often more fun and interesting when done with a group. That said, who would you bring with you on a group outing to Meadow Brook Game Farm in Westmoreland, TN? Hunting in Westmoreland, TN Depending on how far away you live from Westmoreland, TN, you’d want to… Read more »

Pheasants And Quail Are Not One in the Same

Two pheasants near each other in field

Aren’t pheasant and quail the same thing? A lot of people assume that to be true, but it isn’t. They are birds that differ in size, color, lifespan, diet, habitat, species and temperament. Differences If you were looking at both pheasants and quails, you’d see that quails are usually the smaller of the two. Meanwhile,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

An Overview of Quail Hunting

A dog gives a dead quail to a hunter

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 »

A Few New Year’s Resolutions for Pheasant Hunters

Pheasant Hunting

As we ring in the new year of 2021, we can all hope for better days ahead. Why not plan a pheasant hunt at Meadow Brook Game Farm for something to look forward to in the new year? With that in mind, what are some new year’s resolutions for pheasant hunters? Introduce a Youngster to… Read more »

Try Bird Hunting Instead of Deer Hunting This Season

Bird Game Hunting

At Meadow Brook Game Farm in Westmoreland, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, you can try your hand at bird hunting and see if you get a quail or pheasant. Now why hunt birds rather than, say, deer? More Excitement Well, if you’ve ever spent a whole day sitting in a blind waiting to shoot a… Read more »