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Bookmark this one - we’ve got five tasty quail recipes from our very own Chef Dirk Flachsmeier!

We recently sat down to talk to Rio Piedra Plantation’s head chef, the one-and-only Dirk Flachsmeier (the best chef east of the Mississipi). Enjoy getting to know him.

Feeling a little sad now that quail season is wrapping up? Trust us, we feel the same. There’s no need to go into a deep depression, though. We’ve come up with a list of some of our favorite hunting and shooting podcasts that will feed your need for all things quail hunting and the outdoors during the off season.

Quail hunting is more than a sport. It’s about gathering friends and family together for a day of connection – to the land, to the animals, and to each other. And whether it’s quail, deer, duck or any other wild game, preparing a feast for those you love from what you harvested is one of the best ways to keep the joy of the hunt alive.

Whether you’re new to quail shooting or have grown up with coveys, pointers, shotguns, and weekends in the woods, it’s always nice to hear from an expert to get his or her take on the best quail hunting tips.

We’ve got just that today.

For almost two decades, Rio Piedra Plantation has hosted guests from around the world for some of the best bobwhite quail hunts in the country. We’ve walked alongside many hunters over the years, through the shady South Georgia pines, with our bird dogs always a few steps ahead, and plenty of quail right beneath the next brush. While we’ve seen the landscape of American culture change right before our eyes, we’ve noticed that our great sport of quail hunting has stood the test of time. But, why? With all of the distractions around us, what is it about this little bird that keeps us coming back to the woods?