Introducing…
Clay our hunt dog!
Call us at 828.627.6392 to schedule a guided hunt or ask a question.
Split Mountain Quail & Preserve is part of Fowler Farms Sporting Clays
located in the Spring Creek community near Hot Springs, NC and
approximately 35 miles from Asheville. You may want to spend the entire day at the preserve starting on the clay shooting course at Fowler Farms Sporting Clays.
All hunts must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance,
and they are scheduled “weather permitting“.
WHAT TO BRING
You can supply your own shotgun and ammunition or rent the shotgun and purchase ammunition on site. Eye and ear protection is recommended and ear protection is available at the preserve.
If you’re new at this…
ask us and we’ll be glad to provide you with details on how you should dress, too.
A North Carolina hunting license is required for all hunters.
North Carolina residents can use an existing hunting license or purchase a special license for hunting on quail preserves. The cost is $20 annually.
Out-of-state residents may purchase the license for hunting on quail
preserves for the $20 annual fee, too.
Licenses can be purchased locally at the Trust General Store
or by calling:1-888-248-6834
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT OUR HUNTING PRESERVE
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When you arrive at the preserve located at Fowler Farms Sporting Clays we’ll have an orientation and safety briefing. You will be required to review and sign a liability waiver.
We allow a maximum of 3 hunting groups at a time in the allotted times, allowing one group per zone. For safety reasons we allow a maximum of 3 shooters per zone.
Your safety, anyone hunting with you, our guide, and dogs are MOST IMPORTANT! You must follow accepted safe hunting practices at all times at Split Mountain Quail and Preserve.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED.
ANYONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR NARCOTICS IS
NOT PERMITTED ON THE PRESERVE.
The terrain at the preserve can be uneven. If you have a physical condition that makes mobility challenging this may not be an activity for you.
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THE HUNT
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The bird dog will track the quail by scent, alerting you when they locate them. On command they will rush the covey of quail causing them to fly, which is your cue to shoot.
If you’re proficient(or lucky) you’ll have a bird/s by the end of the hunt.
If you use the services of our guides they can also assist you in “dressing” your bird to take with you.
A cooler with ice is needed if you plan on taking a bird or two (or more) home with you.
We provide zip lock bags.
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At the end of the day?
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CONTACT US at: 828.627.6392