A black-and-white hunting dog with an orange collar standing in late-season golden grass among the pines

A brown pointing dog with orange and red collars holding point in late-season straw-colored quail cover

Carpenter Preserve

Guided Quail Hunt

The moment before the rise.

Great quail hunting begins with accomplished dogs. Steady on point and careful through the cover, they set the pace for every day afield.

The Wild Covey

Native bobwhite

The rarest experience cannot be manufactured.

Beginning November 21, a small number of guests may pursue genuinely wild coveys in a dedicated reserve. These are habitat-first hunts: no released birds, no promised harvest and no pressure beyond what the population can sustain.

“The measure of a great preserve is not simply what is taken from it, but what is left flourishing.”

Plan your hunt.

Discuss your preferred dates, party size and package with us before you reserve. Each hunt page explains the guided experience, equipment, meals and lodging available with its packages.

Call 704-906-6074 or send a hunt inquiry.

Common questions

What should I bring?

Ask us about clothing, footwear and any equipment or license requirements for your specific hunt. Quail packages include shotgun use, shells and a hunting license. Rabbit packages include shotgun use and shells. Confirm deer equipment and license requirements before arrival.

Can I stay overnight?

Selected quail packages include an overnight stay. Deer lodging and meal arrangements depend on the package. Explore accommodations and confirm your arrangements before booking.

How do reservations and payment work?

Select a package to view its booking calendar. Full payment is due at booking. If you need help choosing a package or date, contact us first.

What if I need to cancel or weather is a concern?

Cancellations at least 30 days before your hunt receive a 50% refund. Cancellations under 30 days are nonrefundable. If the preserve cancels, choose a full refund or reschedule. Contact us to discuss weather concerns before traveling.

Are guide tips included?

Guide gratuities are optional and are not included in package prices.

Reserve your quail hunt.

A select number of hunting parties will be welcomed while restoration of the preserve’s historic structures continues.

Regular quail hunts, including overnight packages, are available Fridays and Saturdays beginning December 4, 2026. Limited wild-covey hunts begin November 21. No Sunday hunting.

Every quail package includes guides, dogs, field transportation, birds, shells, shotgun use, hunting license, bird cleaning and packaging, and the meals listed with each package. There are no additional bird, ammunition or gun rental charges.

Meals are catered at the preserve or enjoyed at a local restaurant at our expense, including restaurant gratuities.

Guide gratuities are optional and are not included in the package price. Our guides are paid by the preserve; any additional tip is entirely at your discretion.

All quail prices are per hunter. Two-hunter minimum. The booking portal shows the total for two hunters. Full payment is due at booking. Choose a date and hunt time, then enter your details to continue to secure payment.