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Pheasant & Upland Hunting Preserves in Ohio

Across rolling farm country statewide, Ohio's licensed upland hunting preserves offer pheasant, chukar, and quail hunting over pointing dogs. Whether you want a guided hunt or a self-guided day in the field, here is where to go.

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Ohio Upland Hunting Preserves

25 preserves across Ohio, each checked against a working website or current public listing.

Arrowhead Pheasant Club

Wilmington, OH
PheasantQuailChukar

195 acres of prime upland habitat about an hour from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

Listed

Brier Oak Hunt Club

Bellevue, OH
PheasantChukarQuail

Opened 1989. Natural habitat preserve with pheasant, chukar, and quail. Open to business groups and weekend hunters.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Bullseye Pheasant and Duck Hunting

Uhrichsville, OH
PheasantChukarQuail

Family-owned 181-acre preserve. Open 7 days a week with European hunts, field hunts, and lodging.

Listed

Conneaut Creek Club

Cleveland, OH
PheasantChukarQuail

Private member-owned club. Licensed shooting preserve. Pheasant, chukar, bobwhite releases September 1 through March 15.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Elk Ridge Game Farm

Bucyrus, OH
PheasantChukarHungarian

400+ acres separated into multiple hunting areas. Pheasant, Hungarian partridge, chukar, and other birds by request.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Flush 'Em High Hunts

Kitts Hill, OH
PheasantChukar

Southern Ohio preserve nine miles north of Ironton. Private hunting land with multiple package options.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Lone Oak Farm

Delaware, OH
PheasantChukarQuail

Central Ohio, 25 miles north of Columbus. 200 acres of warm and cool season grasses, brushy creek bottoms, open woods.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Shoot Em Gamebirds

Wapakoneta, OH
PheasantHungarian

Guided hunts with three German Shorthaired Pointers. 100+ acres of CRP, woods, creek, grasses, and thickets.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Stull Preserve

New Carlisle, OH
PheasantChukar

165 acres of rolling hills and creek bottoms — switchgrass, clover, corn, native grasses, fence rows. Sept 1 through April 30.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Sunrise Harvest Pheasants

Alliance, OH
Pheasant

Pheasants placed in fields at Berlin Lake (7,991 acres, 5 minutes away) for FREE hunting when you purchase 10+ birds. Not a preserve.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

Tired Dog Game Birds

Seville, OH
PheasantChukar

Compact 13.5-acre training and hunting facility — Iowa-like field experience in mowed corn with sorghum/sunflower/millet/buckwheat cover.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

WR Hunt Club

Clyde, OH
PheasantChukarQuail

Some of the best bird hunts in Northwest Ohio. Pheasant, chukar, and quail. BYOD or use theirs. Sept-March.

Listed May 2026Visit website →

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Seasons & Licenses in Ohio

Licensed shooting preserves in Ohio generally operate on an extended season that runs well beyond the wild-bird season, which is part of what makes preserve hunting so flexible. Exact dates, bag limits, and licensing requirements change from year to year and can differ by preserve.

Before you book, confirm current rules with the official state agency, the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife, and check directly with the preserve. Most preserves can sell or arrange any short-term license you need on site.

Good to Know

Ohio Upland Hunting FAQ

What birds can you hunt at upland preserves in Ohio?

Ohio upland preserves most commonly offer ring-necked pheasant, chukar partridge, and bobwhite quail. Many run released-bird hunts and provide guides, trained dogs, and lodging.

Do I need a license to hunt at a licensed shooting preserve in Ohio?

Licensing rules vary. Always confirm current requirements with the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife and with the individual preserve before booking.

When is upland hunting season in Ohio?

Licensed shooting preserves typically operate on an extended season that runs longer than the wild-bird season. Dates change annually, so verify with the preserve and the state wildlife agency.

Can beginners hunt at Ohio upland preserves?

Yes. Many preserves welcome beginners and families, offering guided hunts, trained dogs, instruction, and equipment so newcomers can have a safe, successful first outing.

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