Pheasant Hunt - Tried a new game farm - Feedback

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December 19th, 2022, 11:54 AM
chocolateman

Pheasant Hunt - Tried a new game farm - Feedback

Wanted to provide some feedback on a new Pheasant game farm we tried on the weekend.
The game farm is called "Cedar Meadows" and it is near Colborne (close to 401 and Big Apple)

We had 4 hunters with us and they put out a total of 20 birds (5 each). Cedar Meadows was very accommodating in that we asked to split the hunt up so that our first drive was 10 birds and then we did another 10. It was nice to take a break, catch our breath have some lunch and then get back @ it for the final 10.

Even with the snow on the ground, the birds were hidden and without a dog we would not have seen or found these birds. Which made it challenging.

The birds all flew well and even with 4 guns (two new hunters with us) we had some challenging shots :D:D

Cedar Meadows has a good setup and the landscape is easy walking but @ the same time provides for good cover.

If you are looking for a Pheasant hunt over the holidays (need a break from the in-laws or you want to burn off that turkey dinner) I would recommend giving the folks @ Cedar Meadows a call and schedule a time to get out.
(I was told they do have a few dates open due to they are new...and...if you don't have a dog...they can provide one for your hunt)
(20+) Cedar Meadows Game Farm | Colborne ON | Facebook

Enjoy.
December 19th, 2022, 12:59 PM
finsfurfeathers

Looks like fun. How many acres is the place?
December 19th, 2022, 01:04 PM
chocolateman

Good question, I asked this yesterday and was told they have just over 155 acres...comprised of open fields and forest.
We hunted mostly in the open fields as the snow was a little deep in the forest and it was easier walking in the open area.
And...I forgot to mention they have a club house to where you can sit between hunts or to take the chill off.
December 19th, 2022, 02:25 PM
Frank16

Do they provide dogs??? If needed.
December 19th, 2022, 03:23 PM
chocolateman

Frank:
Yes, they will supply dogs.....they have a kennel with German Short Hairs.
December 19th, 2022, 06:51 PM
finsfurfeathers

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocolateman

Good question, I asked this yesterday and was told they have just over 155 acres...comprised of open fields and forest.
We hunted mostly in the open fields as the snow was a little deep in the forest and it was easier walking in the open area.
And...I forgot to mention they have a club house to where you can sit between hunts or to take the chill off.

That's the problem with game farms for me too little acreage. Would love something 500-600 at a minimum.
December 19th, 2022, 07:06 PM
chocolateman

Agreed, unfortunately/fortunately the only pheasant hunting with that many acres close to here would be Pelee island.
December 22nd, 2022, 10:36 AM
GSP

Sounds like a great game farm, wouldn't mind getting our for a few chukar/pheasant over the holidays. Thanks for letting us know
February 13th, 2023, 06:11 PM
Trkykilla001

Is this game farm Birds Eye View game farm. Or associated with them? Thanks
February 14th, 2023, 08:53 AM
Bluebulldog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trkykilla001

Is this game farm Birds Eye View game farm. Or associated with them? Thanks

I don't think so. Although I wondered the same thing.

They have different phone numbers for bookings. An d Birds Eye sure doesn't have GSPs.

I was at Birds Eye in Dec for a Vets event, and it was great. Nice to see that there's others around as well.
February 15th, 2023, 03:20 AM
chocolateman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trkykilla001

Is this game farm Birds Eye View game farm. Or associated with them? Thanks

No...this game farm is not Birds Eye View nor is it associated with them.
March 12th, 2023, 04:30 PM
brent

Great place. I've been a few times this year already and we are doing a tower shoot there tomorrow.

Victor and Tanya are very accommodating.
March 13th, 2023, 07:47 AM
Cass

Odd that out of all places they'd choose to open a game farm right near another one
March 13th, 2023, 07:49 AM
Cass

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent

Great place. I've been a few times this year already and we are doing a tower shoot there tomorrow.

Victor and Tanya are very accommodating.

Is this Victor Haisma?
March 13th, 2023, 10:33 AM
chocolateman

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent

Great place. I've been a few times this year already and we are doing a tower shoot there tomorrow.

Victor and Tanya are very accommodating.

How did the tower shoot go and how many shooters attended? I have never been to one and am very interested in how this works.
March 13th, 2023, 11:52 AM
sabmgb

I have to 1 tower hunt, I personally didn't care for it, but each to their own. The morning was spent hunting over pointers then after lunch we did the tower hunt,
March 13th, 2023, 08:13 PM
brent

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocolateman

How did the tower shoot go and how many shooters attended? I have never been to one and am very interested in how this works.

It went really well.

13 shooters.
March 13th, 2023, 08:15 PM
brent

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabmgb

I have to 1 tower hunt, I personally didn't care for it, but each to their own. The morning was spent hunting over pointers then after lunch we did the tower hunt,

We did the tower shoot in the morning and then went out with the dogs to clean up some birds in the afternoon. I much prefer the tower shoot personally. Shooting pheasants over a pointing dog gets boring really quick for me.
March 13th, 2023, 08:16 PM
brent

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cass

Is this Victor Haisma?

Yes it is.