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Quail & Upland Hunting Preserves in Tennessee

Across Highland Rim and middle Tennessee farm country, Tennessee's licensed upland hunting preserves offer quail, pheasant, and chukar 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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Tennessee Upland Hunting Preserves

14 preserves across Tennessee, each checked against a working website or current public listing.

Baggenstoss Farms

Tracy City, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

500 acres on the Cumberland Plateau. Guided and non-guided hunts for quail, pheasant, and chukar, with dogs and guns available and a new five-stand clays range. Season runs November 1 to April 1.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

CC Partridge Patch

Estill Springs, TN
QuailPheasantChukarPartridge

Fully licensed preserve open seven days a week from September 15 through March 31. Quail, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and chukar, with European tower shoots, bird cleaning, and rooms for overnight stays.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Cedar Rock Hunting Preserve

Shelbyville, TN
PheasantQuail

389 acres near Shelbyville with a November through March season. European pheasant shoots for groups of 8 to 16 include a morning shoot, lunch, and bird cleaning.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Craig Game Preserve

Fayetteville, TN
PheasantQuailChukar

900 acres of planted sunflowers and natural habitat dedicated to pheasant, quail, and chukar. Season runs mid-October to the first of April.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Creekside Hunting Preserve

Athens, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

East Tennessee preserve open seven days a week by advance reservation. Quail, pheasant, and chukar hunts plus pheasant tower shoots. Bring your own dogs or hunt behind theirs.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Dixie Quail Hunting Preserve

Lascassas, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

Family owned Middle Tennessee preserve with fast flying quail, pheasant, and chukar raised in native grass fields and woods. Dog training packages available.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Estanaula Hunt Club

Brownsville, TN
Quail

Old South quail shooting on a West Tennessee family farm. Thirty years of hosting corporate groups and individuals at an old-fashioned, leisurely pace.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Long Branch Game Farm

Mt. Joy, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

Birds, dogs, and guides furnished on morning and afternoon hunts for quail, pheasant, and chukar. No bag limit, by advance reservation.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Meadow Brook Game Farm

Westmoreland, TN
PheasantChukarQuail

A 1,200-acre shooting preserve an hour north of Nashville. Guided hunts with dogs six days a week from November 1 through March 15.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Payne Game Birds

Arlington, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

West Tennessee gamebird farm and shooting preserve about twenty minutes from Memphis. Guided hunts, hunts for your own dogs, northern-style flushing pheasant hunts, and European pheasant shoots.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Quail Valley Hunt Club

Petersburg, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

300 acres in a broad Middle Tennessee valley about an hour from Nashville. Guided and non-guided hunts over champion pointers, with individual and corporate memberships that can include lodging and meals.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

R&D Adventures

Limestone, TN
QuailPheasantChukar

Licensed preserve in upper East Tennessee offering quail, pheasant, and chukar hunts.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Tumbling Creek Lodge

Dickson, TN
PheasantQuail

Pheasant and quail hunting west of Nashville from October 1 to March 30. Full-day pheasant hunts with a six person minimum and no bird limit, booked in advance.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

Windy Hill Farm & Preserve

Loudon, TN
Quail

Guided bobwhite quail hunting on native warm season grass courses in East Tennessee. October through March in half-day, full-day, or unlimited packages, with meals and overnight accommodations available.

Listed September 2026Visit website →

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Seasons & Licenses in Tennessee

Licensed shooting preserves in Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and check directly with the preserve. Most preserves can sell or arrange any short-term license you need on site.

Good to Know

Tennessee Upland Hunting FAQ

What birds can you hunt at upland preserves in Tennessee?

Tennessee upland preserves most commonly offer bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasant, and chukar partridge. 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 Tennessee?

Licensing rules vary. Always confirm current requirements with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and with the individual preserve before booking.

When is upland hunting season in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee 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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