SC Quail Hunting

Upland Wings Preserve sits on Fonti Flora, a family-owned property in Blair, SC that's been in the Vickery/Pearson family for generations. The land spans rolling Piedmont terrain with mature pines, open food plots, hardwood creek bottoms, and natural grasses mixed with sorghum and millet—the kind of cover that produces excellent covey rises.

• •Upland Birds are the main draw. Guided hunts include:
• •Quail: Half-day (40 birds, $750 for 2 people) or full-day (80 birds, $1,450 for 2 people)
• •Chukar: Half-day (30 birds, $780) or full-day (60 birds, $1,510)
• •Pheasant: Field drives available for private groups up to 15 shooters
• •Combination hunts: Mix quail and chukar in a single outing

• •Turkey hunts use multiple locations across diverse terrain—open hardwoods and spacious fields. Guides will call in gobblers and help you hunt this timeless tradition.

• •Non-guided hunts cost less if you bring your own dog: $390-$470 for a half-day quail hunt, with additional birds at $10-$27 each depending on species.

"From novice to the most seasoned hunter, the guys at Upland Wings treat everyone with respect and make you feel like you have been lifelong friends." — Trey Vereen, regular since 2016

Joe Culbertson (Owner/Master Dog Trainer) and Neal Culbertson (General Manager/Full-Time Guide/Head Dog Trainer) are the backbone. Part-time guides Trey Gambrell and Craig Isom round out the team. Multiple testimonials emphasize the quality of their dog work—pointers and flushing dogs that read the field and produce birds consistently.

Chef Peachey Jordan handles meals on-site. Event Administrator Monique Culbertson coordinates weddings and corporate outings.

Three lodging options:

Each property has a fully equipped kitchen and grill if you want to cook your own meals. Catered meals available upon request.

• •Fishing: Multiple ponds stocked with 3+ pound bass. Guests consistently mention this as a way to fill downtime between hunts.

• •Dog Training: Professional dog training ($800/month) and boarding available if you need to leave your hunting dog while out of town.

• •Weddings & Corporate Events: Fonti Flora's historic setting works for rehearsal dinners, company retreats, and full weddings. The property has both indoor (library, cigar room, dressing room) and outdoor event space.

• •Pheasant Tower Shoots: Private group field drives with up to 15 shooters.

• •Deposit: 50% required to secure booking
• •Hunting license: Included
• •Ammunition: Available for purchase; bring your own or use theirs
• •Bird cleaning: $1.50/bird for non-guided hunts (included with guided hunts)
• •Morning hunts: Start 9:15 AM; afternoon hunts: Start 2:30 PM (flexible by request)
• •Field time limits: Hunters must be out of the field at the scheduled time or face $100 late charge

1053 Pearson Rd, Blair SC 29015 From I-77 Exit 74, take Highway 34 toward Winnsboro for 15 miles. Turn right on Pearson Rd, continue 1.1 miles, and look for signage. The property sits 4.2 miles over the Broad River. Landmark: If you reach Lake Monticello, you've gone too far.

Phone: (864) 876-8327 or (864) 923-1379 Email: [email protected]

Testimonials consistently highlight three things: the quality of the birds and dog work, the personal attention from guides, and the southern hospitality. One regular client noted it's "a little piece of heaven just 45 minutes from Greenville." Another called it "a gold mine" for weekend getaways combining hunting, fishing, and time with friends.