Skylark Nature Preserve & Lodge

Upland Hunting

Skylark’s hundreds of acres are open to you as a preserve for hunting quail, pheasant and chukar. Take advantage of one of Skylark’s high-value upland hunting packages on some of the most beautiful land in Virginia. Whether it’s only half a day or a full weekend, you and your hunting party are sure to have a memorable time together.

Quail, Chukar and Pheasant

Skylark’s open fields and breathtaking views contain abundant native prairie grasses and milo, creating an ideal habitat for some of the best upland bird hunting in Virginia. Also, open stands of pine, field borders and feed strips are teeming with prime upland birds. Choose from one of Skylark’s packages or customize your own hunt.

Each hunting party will have unique desires and needs concerning dogs, guns and shot. Skylark has these resources available for you as needed, and we’re flexible to create the best hunt experience for you based on your requests. So that Skylark can prepare an ideally unique experience for you, please contact us at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodations

Situated near Skylark Summit and its awe-inspiring 360-degree views, Skylark’s comfortable lodge and accommodations provide a wonderful resting place before and after your hunt. We offer a variety of housing options — contact us so we can best fit the specifics of your hunt. All accommodations come with a full kitchen so your can prepare your own breakfast and dinner (Skylark provides lunch with all hunting packages).

Beyond the Hunt

For an extended stay, Skylark provides many offerings beyond the hunt for you to enjoy. Some of these include:

  • Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Tennis
  • Hiking

Dogs & Guns

We realize each hunting party has unique desires and needs concerning dogs, guns and shot. Skylark has these resources available for you as needed, and we’re flexible to create the best hunt experience for you based on your specific requests.

Hunting Licenses

For the specific licensing requirements for hunting at Skylark, please visit the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries page.

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Season Dates

Join Skylark for some of the best upland bird hunting in Virginia from September 1 through April 30.

Packages & Rates

Half day: $275 per person

Includes one morning or afternoon guided hunt, 30 quail, two pheasant, five chukar, cleaning and packaging of game, as well as lunch. Four hunter minimum.

Full day: $495 per person

Includes one morning and one afternoon guided hunt, 60 quail, four pheasant, 10 chukar, cleaning and packaging of game, as well as lunch. Three hunter minimum. Overnight accommodations can be added for $100 per person.

Weekend: $1,150 per person

Arrive Friday evening and depart Sunday afternoon — includes four guided hunts, 120 quail, eight pheasant, 20 chukar, cleaning and packaging of game, as well as two lunches. You may bring food for additional meals, or if you prefer, we are able to suggest quality catering options to serve you. Four hunter minimum.

How to Book

Skylark looks forward to hosting you for an incredible hunt — contact us now!

What Others Are Saying

“Every man is eventually called to the frontier, a place that stirs our soul and awakens our imagination. It’s a place where we must use our wits and our gun. The frontier is what made America, and it remains deep in our hearts even to this day. You can experience this frontier at Skylark by watching the sun rise on the eastern hill of the property and view its descent over the western lawn.”
-Jeff Andrechyn, president, Expeditions of the Heart