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6 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
400
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
400
Includes Dogs
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18 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
885
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
885
Includes Dogs
Contact
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24 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1475
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1475
Includes Dogs
Contact
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About Our Bobwhite Quail Hunts in Connecticut
Most important info about these hunts—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Summary & Terrain
Connecticut upland quail hunts typically take place on private game farms and managed preserves where habitat is tailored for bobwhite quail and other ring-necked upland species. You’ll find gently rolling agricultural fields interspersed with brushy hedgerows, woodlots, and grain plots that provide both cover and feeding areas. The landscape offers a classic northeastern setting—wide-open lanes for pointing dogs and adjacent thickets for birds to retreat, making it easy to encounter coveys of quail across well-maintained terrain.
These hunts are designed for all experience levels, from first-time gun-carriers to seasoned wing-shooters. Each outing is conducted in a one-guide-one-dog format, ensuring you have a professional handler and trained pointing or flushing dog at your side. The dogs quarter the cover, pinpointing quail before flushing them into the open for a series of fast, flush-and-follow shots. With most covey breaks occurring at close to moderate range, the physical demands are light to moderate, focusing on steady gunwork and quick footwork rather than long stalks.
Bobwhite quail hunts in Connecticut are offered as guided day outings, with no on-site lodging or overnight facilities included. Hunters meet their guide early in the morning at a designated farm or private preserve, where they spend the day walking planted fields and hedgerows behind well-trained pointing and flushing dogs. Midday breaks typically include a field‐served lunch before afternoon shooting continues. Because these are strictly day hunts, there are no sleeping arrangements or dedicated heating and cooling amenities on location; hunters make their own accommodations off‐site at nearby inns, country lodges or vacation rentals as needed.
No Connecticut hunting license is required for these privately hosted hunts, and all necessary permits are arranged by the outfitter. Packages generally include guiding service, dog handling, stocked birds, and field-dressing, while state sales tax and guide gratuity (15–20%) are additional. Hunts run during the cooler months when quail are most active, and flexible booking allows half-day or full-day options—extra days may be added for an additional fee. Participants will complete a standard liability waiver on arrival, and dog rentals are available upon request.
Bobwhite quail day hunts in Connecticut typically run around $1,130 per hunter. This rate generally covers a full day in the field with a professional guide and trained pointing and flushing dogs, plus a field-served lunch. Most offerings are conducted as group outings on managed farms or private preserves; opting for a semi-private or fully private experience on high-density quail properties may carry a small premium. Since these are strictly daytime hunts, accommodations and travel to the meeting point are arranged separately, giving hunters flexibility to choose nearby inns or vacation rentals. Factors such as group size, stocking levels and the length of the hunt can cause modest variation around the average price.
FAQs
What you need to know before you book:
What type of terrain should I expect when hunting bobwhite quail in Connecticut?
Connecticut quail hunts typically take place on planted agricultural fields interspersed with brushy hedgerows and cover strips. You’ll be walking gently rolling terrain—corn or sorghum fields, grass plots, and regenerating wood edges—designed to hold bobwhites. The terrain is generally well-maintained for upland birds, with clear walking paths between cover patches, but expect occasional uneven ground and low vegetation where dogs will quarter and point.
Are there specific regions of Connecticut known for better bobwhite quail hunting?
Yes. While private preserves statewide host quail hunts, several clusters stand out. The Litchfield County area in northwest Connecticut offers farms with long-established quail plantations, and parts of Middlesex and New London counties on the eastern side feature large fields managed for upland birds. Many outfitters partner with properties near Hartford and the Southeastern shoreline, giving hunters a range of access from inland farms to coastal preserves.
Is hunting bobwhite quail in Connecticut a good fit for new hunters?
Absolutely. These guided day hunts are structured for all experience levels. You’ll walk single-file behind a guide and pointing dogs, learn proper gun safety and bird etiquette, and take moderate shots at flushing quail. With no overnight camp to manage, beginners can focus entirely on the hunt. The one-day format and supportive guide make Connecticut quail hunts an ideal introduction to upland shooting sports.
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Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
400
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
400
Includes Dogs
Contact
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36 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1760
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1760
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
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24 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1475
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1475
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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18 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
885
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
885
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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