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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
At the end of August in Tennessee, the National Wildlife refuges are offering hunting opportunities with this hunting season. Although not too rare, we have been seeing more and more refuge hunting in the past few years than we have ever seen in the past all across the United States. These two refuges in particular… Read more »
One of the questions we field most often here at Meadow Brook Game Farm are from people wondering how to get to our 1,200-acre shooting preserve in Westmoreland, TN. Our location in north central Tennessee is out of the way, but plenty of travel and lodging accommodations make a visit to our grounds a friendly… Read more »
Pheasant hunts are known for being great team games, but hunter and guide, Don Nelson, of Minnesota is a big believer in the solo hunt. Nelson says that some of his most fruitful hunts have been just him and his yellow lab, Houston. However, solo hunts do need to be handled differently than team hunts…. Read more »
Game bird hunters who plan to register to hunt within the state of Tennessee should be aware of an incredibly important meeting coming up this week. Here at Meadow Brook Game Farm, we wanted to make sure that our readers were aware of their opportunity to learn more about the upcoming hunting seasons for waterfowl…. Read more »
Anytime a hunter grabs his rifle and heads into the great outdoors, he or she wants to be able to take home as large of a catch as they can. The imposition of daily bag limits can be a pain, although these rules help to support healthy populations of wild birds. Here at Meadow Brook… Read more »
With the end of February approaching the 2013-14 hunting season is set to come to a close. While there are only a few weeks left in the current season, there is still plenty of time to experience the thrill of the hunt. In fact, the end of the season is often one of the best… Read more »
With 2014 upon us, it’s time to make resolutions that we all hope will lead to better futures for ourselves. One resolution that most sportsmen should consider is becoming a smarter hunter. Staying on the right side of the law can help you keep fines and sentencing at bay, and it’s especially important when doing… Read more »
You’ve heard the saying by now that, for any job, “there’s an app for that.” Many hunters, however, haven’t exactly taken to smartphone technology out in the field because of a lack of pertinent software programs that can help them. Here in Tennessee, the state’s Wildlife Resources Agency is hoping that they can bring hunters… 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