Hunting

Otter Creek Farmstead in Northeast Alabama is the ultimate luxury quail hunting destination in the southeast.

Otter Creek is the dream achieved and vision of native Alabamians, Frank and Jane Brown. This luxury quail hunting lodge was built in 2013 and has grown into one of the finest wingshooting lodges in the United States with exceptional dog work and covey rises that will please even the most discerning shooter.

Living up to our feature in Garden & Gun Magazine’s 2016 Best of the Sporting South, 25 Trips of a Lifetime for the Traveling Sportsman, we host upland hunters from all over the United States and several foreign countries. The luxurious accommodations, outstanding service, unrivaled culinary experience, and elegant yet rustic atmosphere of our lodge set us apart from the rest. Otter Creek is the perfect destination for your next corporate outing or relaxing getaway among friends.

The property produces consistent covey rises from rolling fields of native grasses, creek bottoms and open woods. Coveys flushed by talented field-bred English Cockers from our award-winning Otter Creek Kennels bring a whole new dynamic to the hunting experience. The elegant dog work is often the highlight of the day for our guests. Non-hunting guests may enjoy activities such as fishing, cooking classes, wine and cheese tastings, or a massage (all based on availability). We are conveniently located near I-20 between Atlanta and Birmingham with a 6,000’+ runway for private jets just minutes from the property. All hunters are required to use 20-gauge or smaller break-action shotguns. Please no semi-automatic or pumps and no 16- or 12-gauge. We have loaner shotguns that are complimentary if a guest does not bring their own. 20- and 28-ga shotgun shells are provided, but we do not provide .410 shells.

Our accommodations have 12 private guest rooms, each with private bath. We can host groups of up to 12 hunters single-occupancy. We accommodate smaller hunt groups based on availability.

2024-2025 Wingshooting Season Rates

Rates are all-inclusive (unlimited birds in the field, preserve hunting license, bird-cleaning, packaged birds to take with you in a logo-ed soft cooler, all gourmet meals and beverages including alcohol, private room with private bath, use of a lodge gun if needed, 20- and 28-ga shotgun shells, eye- and ear-protection, complimentary cigars, etc.) except gratuity which is generally 15-20% of your trip cost. Gratuities are paid directly to Otter Creek management to ensure proper allocation among guide, culinary, hospitality, kennel, grounds, and bird-cleaning staff. We no longer offer day-trips but we look forward to hosting your group on an overnight stay. All hunters are required to use 20-gauge or smaller break-action shotguns. Please no semi-automatic or pumps and no 16- or 12-gauge. We have loaner shotguns that are complimentary if a guest does not bring their own. 20- and 28-ga shotgun shells are provided, but we do not provide .410 shells. We are unable to accommodate single hunters.

Full-Day Hunt with Overnight Rates: all-inclusive of the amenities listed above with two half-day hunts, overnight, and 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Full-day Quail with Overnight: $1,895 per gun
- Full-day Hunt (1/2-day Quail and 1/2-day Mixed-Bag) with Overnight: $2,045 per gun
- Full-day Mixed-Bag (quail, chukar and pheasant) with Overnight: $2,195 per gun
Half-Day Hunt with Overnight Rates: all-inclusive of the amenities listed above with one half-day hunt, overnight, and 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Half-day Quail with Overnight: $1,350 per gun
- Half-day Mixed-Bag (quail, chukar and pheasant) with Overnight: $1,500 per gun
Observer/Non-Hunting Overnight or Extra Overnight: $525 per person
Half-Day Fishing Privileges as an upgrade to an existing hunt reservation: $350 per person
Warm-up shooting on our trap course or Flurry course: $75 per person per round of 25 shots

Otter Creek Farmstead & Distillery outdoor View

European-Style Driven Pheasant Shoot

Our European-style Driven Pheasant Shoot is available for groups of 9 to 12 shooters. This all-inclusive 3-hour afternoon activity includes 250 birds; 20- and 28-ga shotgun shells; bird-cleaning; use of lodge-guns; and traditional small plates and refreshments during breaks in the field. Shooters will rotate among all pegs over the course of the shoot. Traditional attire is preferred but not required. At least 9 pegs must be reserved. $1,275 per peg for a standalone half-day activity; $660 to upgrade from an existing half-day quail reservation or $460 to upgrade from an existing half-day mixed-bag reservation.

Deposit Policy

Otter Creek Farmstead requires a 50% deposit at the time of reservation and the 50% balance 60 days in advance of your arrival. Otter Creek will provide you with the most current information about which dates are available. However, due to the demand, we cannot “hold” dates for you without a 50% deposit to confirm your reservation. Most of our clients re-book the same time from year to year and our open dates generate interest from several parties for each available opportunity. Until a 50% (fifty percent) deposit is received by Otter Creek, the dates that you desire to schedule for your trip will still be available for others to book. Your 50% deposit is non-refundable. Deposits cannot be used for alternative dates. The final balance is due 60 (sixty) days in advance of the date of your trip. If the balance is not paid by that date we have the right to release your dates and attempt to resell them to minimize the loss to Otter Creek.

Property Buyout Option

Any group of (12) hunters gains exclusive use of the following facilities at Otter Creek Farmstead: the Grand Room or Wine Room or Otter Creek Lodge for meal service and the Game Room. Exceptions to this buyout rule are that hunting parties may overlap during lunch service on days of arrival/departure.