North Carolina Bobwhite Quail Hunting
- Hunting
- North Carolina, United States
- License Required
Hosted by Horse Swamp Hunting Preserve & Kennels
- Since 2026
- Licensed
About this trip
Enjoy classic Southern wingshooting at Horse Swamp Hunting Preserve & Kennels near Jacksonville, NC. This guided-style quail hunt is set on managed upland cover designed to hold birds well and create consistent opportunities for safe, enjoyable shooting and strong dog work.
Bring your own bird dog or hunt behind trained dogs from the kennel, and expect an organized day built around steady field pace, clear communication, and quality time afield—whether you’re new to upland hunting or returning for another covey rise.
- Target species: Quail (Northern Bobwhite)
- Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Guided preserve hunt with a private-experience option
- Dog options: bring your own or hunt with trained bird dogs
- What’s included/available: meals, snacks, water bottles, ice,
- Field & comfort amenities: animal cleaning, toilet access, air conditioning, mud room, WiFi, cable TV, Bluetooth music
- Access & extras: kid friendly, corporate trips, airport pickup
- Gear support: gun rentals and ammo available
- RV-friendly: RV hookups on site
- Keep the meat
Target species
What's included
- Animal cleaning
- Taxidermy
- Snacks
- Meals
- Ice
- BYOB
- Water Bottles
- Airport pickup
- Gun rentals
- Ammo
Amenities
What to bring
Brush pants or briar chaps (if you don't have them your gonna want them)
Lightweight long sleeve shirt
Blaze orange hat + vest (required for safety)
Jacket (cool mornings)
Gloves
Wool or synthetic socks
Waterproof upland boots (knee high muck style or hunting boots)
Shotgun (20ga or 12ga most common)
• Ammo
#7.5–9 shot (quail/woodcock)
#4–6 (pheasant/chukar)
• Choke tubes
• Shell pouch or vest
• Hunting license + HIP cert
If self guided bring all equipment for dogs
Lodging
License Required
Location
North Carolina, United States
Exact meeting location is shared after booking.
