CarpenterPreserveRequest hunt informationNow booking this hunting season
From $500 per hunter
Shared half-day package · Two hunters ($1,000 total)
When: January & February · Monday–Saturday · Morning or afternoon
What’s included: Guide and beagles, field transportation, shotgun use, shells, rabbit cleaning, lunch and refreshments.
January & February
Guided Rabbit Hunts
Spend a half day afield behind our beagles. Available in January and February only. Choose a morning hunt, 9 a.m.–noon, or an afternoon hunt, 1–4 p.m.
Recorded at Carpenter Preserve · 25 seconds- Half-Day Rabbit HuntTwo hunters sharing one guide. $1,000 total for the two-hunter party.
- $500per hunterChoose date & pay
- Private Half-Day Rabbit HuntTwo hunters with a dedicated guide. $1,500 total for the two-hunter party.
- $750per hunterChoose date & pay
Includes your handler and beagles, field transportation, shotgun use, shells, rabbit cleaning, lunch and refreshments. Guide gratuities are optional and not included. Harvest is subject to legal limits and preserve management; no harvest is guaranteed.
Before your day afield
Plan your hunt with John.
Discuss your preferred dates, party size and package with John before you reserve. Each hunt page explains the guided experience, equipment, meals and lodging available with its packages.
Call John at 704-906-6074 or send a hunt inquiry.
Explore our original photographs and field recordings throughout the site for a look at the preserve, the dogs and the habitat.
Common questions
What should I bring?
Ask John about clothing, footwear and any equipment or license requirements for your specific hunt. Quail packages include shotgun use, shells and a hunting license. Rabbit packages include shotgun use and shells. Confirm deer equipment and license requirements before arrival.
Can I stay overnight?
Selected quail packages include an overnight stay. Deer lodging and meal arrangements depend on the package. Explore accommodations and confirm your arrangements before booking.
How do reservations and payment work?
Select a package to view its booking calendar. Full payment is due at booking. If you need help choosing a package or date, contact John first.
What if I need to cancel or weather is a concern?
Cancellations at least 30 days before your hunt receive a 50% refund. Cancellations under 30 days are nonrefundable. If the preserve cancels, choose a full refund or reschedule. Contact John to discuss weather concerns before traveling.
Are guide tips included?
Guide gratuities are optional and are not included in package prices.