Taylor Creek Shooting Preserve & Sporting Clays

Taylor Creek has been operating since 1996—29 years of running one of the Gulf Coast's most active hunting and shooting facilities. They've earned the title Pheasant Capital of the South by releasing over 9,000 birds per season, more than every other coastal preserve combined.

Guided Quail Hunts - German Shorthair Pointers work the fields - Half-day hunts: 12-bird privilege for $230/hunter (minimum 2 hunters) - Full-day hunts: 24-bird privilege for $420/hunter (minimum 2 hunters) - Morning hunts include lunch in the field; afternoon available - All birds cleaned and iced for takeaway - Season runs mid-October through mid-March

Continental Pheasant Shoots - 10-20 shooters per event - 10 shooters: $2,500 (110 birds) | 20 shooters: $5,000 (225 birds) - Their course is genuinely unique—incorporates trees, obstacles, and a pond instead of open field - Stations positioned 50-60 yards apart in a 150-yard circle - Hosted pheasant shoots book a year in advance - Catering, retrieval dogs, bird cleaning included

Sporting Clays Facility - Trap field, 5-stand, 12-station sporting clays course - South Alabama's only facility offering all three disciplines publicly - Available for birthday parties, fundraisers, church retreats

After-Dark Hog Hunts - Thermal-equipped 4x4 truck patrols 2,000 acres - 3-4 hour hunts with 2+ shooting opportunities - No bird limits, no trophy fees, no cleaning charges - $700/shooter (2+ shooters) or $900 single shooter - February-November season - Guns, ammo, hog cleaning included - Up to 5 shooters per truck; riders free if space available

All hunts include guides, transportation, refreshments, and dog work. Tipping guides is customary. Continental pheasant shoots require a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your date.

• •Contact: (251) 583-4793 | Hog hunts: Joe Desporte (251) 422-7982