Guest Info & FAQs.
What to expect at R&D Adventures — the lodge, the season, and how a day in the field runs.
What to expect at R&D Adventures.
A quick orientation to the season, the lodge, and how days on the preserve run — so you can focus on the birds.
The Season
Our upland season runs October 1 through May 1. Hunts are fully customizable — choose the number and type of birds released for your group, and add clays, fishing, or lodging.
The Lodge
Our four-bedroom lodge has four queen beds and sleeps roughly 4–8 guests, with a commercial kitchen, dining room, lounge areas, outdoor decks, BBQ pits, and a fire pit. A great home base to hunt, cook, and unwind together.
What's Included
Guided hunts include professional guides, trained gun dogs, private preserve access, customizable bird releases, and bird cleaning after the hunt. Lodging, clays, and fishing are available à la carte.
Frequently asked questions.
When is your hunting season?
Our upland bird season runs October 1 through May 1. Cast & blast trips run the same window, and gun-dog boarding and training are available year-round.
What birds can I hunt?
Bobwhite quail, chukar partridge, and ring-necked pheasant. You choose the number and type of birds released, so the hunt fits your group and budget.
How does pricing work?
Guided upland hunts are $125 per group for a half day or $250 per group for a full day, covering up to 4 shooters, plus the birds you choose to release: $10 quail, $16 chukar, $30 pheasant. Bird cleaning is free and included. Self-guided hunts are $8 quail, $13 chukar, $25 pheasant, with cleaning not included. European pheasant shoot stations are $70 each and lodging is $40 per person per night. Gun rental is $40 per gun per person and shells are $10 per box. Corporate credit packages are also available.
Is bird cleaning included?
Yes — every guided hunt includes bird cleaning after the hunt, so your birds are ready to take home.
Do you have lodging on site?
Yes. Our four-bedroom lodge sleeps roughly 4–8 guests and includes a commercial kitchen, dining room, outdoor decks, BBQ pits, and a fire pit. Lodging is available as an add-on to any hunt.
Can beginners and kids hunt?
Absolutely. Hunts are built for every skill level, from a first flush to a seasoned wingshooter's tune-up. Our guides and dogs make it a great experience for newcomers.
Do you offer fishing?
Yes — through our Cast & Blast Adventure, we pair an upland hunt with a guided fishing trip on East Tennessee waters (trout, bass, and stripers) with trusted local captains.
Do you sell or train gun dogs?
Yes. We breed pointers, setters, GSPs, Brittanys, and cockers, train dogs of all breeds, and offer year-round boarding. Ask us about availability.
Do you rent guns and sell shells?
Yes. Gun rental is $40 per gun per person, and shells are $10 per box. You are welcome to bring your own shotgun and shells if you prefer.
What about deposits and cancellations?
Contact us for current deposit and cancellation details — we'll walk you through everything when you book.
How do I book?
Use the Book Your Hunt button anywhere on the site to reserve through our Mallard Bay booking widget, or send us a message on the Contact page and we'll help you build your trip.