From the rolling Piedmont to the flat woods of the Tidewater, Virginia's licensed upland hunting preserves offer pheasant, quail, 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.
A 2,600-acre upland and sporting preserve along the Appomattox River. Lodge, sporting clays, custom corporate packages, and over forty miles of trails through pine and hardwood.
Book your next favorite memory today20 preserves across Virginia, each verified against a working website or current public listing.
2,600 acres. A 2,600-acre upland and sporting preserve along the Appomattox River. Lodge, sporting clays, custom corporate packages, and over forty miles of trails through pine and hardwood.
British-tradition driven pheasant shooting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rolling farmland and deep valleys with roaring brooks.
145 acres. 145 acres of open, wooded, and brush-covered hillsides in the Shenandoah Valley.
Full-service preserve in Keysville. Deer, turkey, and upland bird packages with on-site lodging.
600+ acres. One of Virginia's oldest continuously operated preserves. 600+ acres with a lodge sleeping up to 12.
Seven different bird fields with both grain and natural habitats. Skeet, shooting lessons, dogs available.
Franklin County preserve and game farm.
Tailored packages from dozen-bird outings to lodged group hunts for eight.
Private preserve in the rolling hills of Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills. Habitat-focused management.
Family-owned at the foot of Priest Mountain with Blue Ridge views. Brittanys, raised quail, and a relaxed feel.
12,000 acres. Auberge resort on 12,000 mountain acres. Upland pheasant hunts September through April; Orvis-endorsed since 1990.
Managed, not manicured. Fifteen-plus miles of woodland trails through pine plantation, hardwood draws, and hill-top meadows.
210 acres. Historic Ashby/Covington family farm since the 1800s. 210 acres of prime habitat within two hours of DC; tower shoots, dove shoots, and guided or self-guided hunts.
900 acres. 900 acres of grain-sorghum plantings, cedar hedgerows, and open woods. Up to eight parties simultaneously.
450 acres. Orvis-endorsed shooting lodge near Roanoke. 450 acres of upland habitat, sporting clays, five-stand, and Intro-to-Upland weekends.
Luxury wingshooting on a restored federal-style estate minutes from Richmond. British-style driven pheasant ring shoots and gourmet field dining.
Northern Virginia preserve raising bobwhite, pheasant, and chukar. Memberships and individual hunts available.
Native warm-season grass fields, thinned pine stands, and dense thickets. Shotgun-only.
Hunt tailored to skill and physical condition — singles from sparse cover to large coveys in wooded areas. Birds cleaned and vacuum packed at no charge.
Game farm and preserve. Professional guides with German Shorthair Pointers, or hunt with your own dog. September through April.
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List your preserveLicensed shooting preserves in Virginia 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 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and check directly with the preserve. Most preserves can sell or arrange any short-term license you need on site.
Virginia upland preserves most commonly offer ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, and chukar partridge. Many run released-bird hunts and provide guides, trained dogs, and lodging.
Licensing rules vary. Always confirm current requirements with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and with the individual preserve before booking.
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.
Yes. Many preserves welcome beginners and families, offering guided hunts, trained dogs, instruction, and equipment so newcomers can have a safe, successful first outing.