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Bobwhite Quail Hunting...at its best!!!
Quailridge Plantation offers classical bobwhite hunting in open longleaf pine woods in the heart of Georgia’s best quail country. It’s located in the famed quail plantation belt between Thomasville and Albany Georgia, 60 miles North of Tallahassee, Fla. On more than 4,500 acres of gently rolling terrain, the open forest floor is covered with wire grass and dotted with food strips.
The wire grass is ideal hiding cover for quail but short enough to watch pointing dogs quartering back and forth in search of coveys and singles. The food and cover are diversified for top native quail production. In addition, flight and weather-conditioned quail are stocked from October into March to maintain coveys and assure hunters of plenty of points and shooting
The hunting is from specially modified jeeps with high rear seats so the hunters can easily see and enjoy the dog work. A guide, who is also an expert dog handler, goes with each party. He usually puts down a brace of pointing dogs-English pointers or setters-and slowly cruises the woods as the dogs quarter back and forth through the pines.
When the dogs go on point, the hunters get out of the jeep, quickly load their shotguns and walk in for the flush. The hunters walk or ride to follow up singles, depending on cover and terrain. The hunting is leisurely, usually three hours or so in the morning and about three hours in the afternoon.
Quailridge is owned and operated by Edwin Norman and sons, John and Ed. Edwin is descended from a long line of tobacco, peanut and corn farmers, plus pulp and timber producers. John, a graduate zoologist, does much of the dog training. He accepts a limited number of bird dogs for training and sometimes has trained dogs for sale.
Using eight special jeeps, Edwin, John, and Ed guide the hunting parties, along with other family members and local guides who have been at Quailridge for many seasons. Their guiding experience insures each hunter of friendly personal service, plus outstanding dog work. With the limited number of parties, guests are sure of warm and courteous attention.
The FOUR lodges at Quailridge are large and each has central heat and air, comfortable bedrooms, baths, lounging areas and fireplaces. The main lodge has a kitchen and dining room and meals are served family style. The generous meals feature old-fashioned Southern cooking, with many of the meats and vegetables raised on the farm. The lodges overlook a five-acre farm pond stocked with largemouth bass, bream and shell-crackers. During the noon break; hunters can try their luck with the fish—or take a siesta. There’s a trap range, with automatic trap, where hunters can hone their shooting. Sporting clay shooting is also available.
South Georgia weather in winter is unpredictable and we suggest you bring layers of clothing so that you can adjust to warm or cold temperatures. Be sure to bring comfortable walking boots and light rain gear. A small pro shop is available where you will find hunting pants, shirts, hunting coats, vests, snake-proof chaps and other related items.
Rates are available on a daily or overnight basis, including 12 quail per hunter. Additional birds may be taken for an extra charge. Quail are dressed and packed for a small fee.
Ouailridge is only 17 miles from the Moultrie Airport. In the event you fly your own plane, the main runway is 5,100 feet. The Albany Airport is 40 miles away and is served by commercial carriers. With a Quailridge van, we offer a pickup service at both airports. You’ll be sure of a hunt if you make your reservations early. We’ll look forward to hunting with you at Quailridge Plantation.
Our season extends from October 1 to March 31.
