federal valley pheasant farm & hunting preserve

Located in the foothills of Appalachia, Federal Valley has been offering exceptional game bird hunting experiences since the fall of 1989. Consisting large flat creek bottoms and gently rolling hills. We strive to have some of the finest cover in Southeastern Ohio, including buckwheat, sudan grass, corn, native and warm season grasses.

Our farm is divided up into large spacious sections to comfortably accommodate up to three groups at a time. we welcome the use of your dogs as long as they are controlled. We can also pair you up with one of our experienced guides with a dog.

Our hunting season starts November 1st and extends through March. We offer six hunts per day, the first three start at 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon and the next three hunts start at 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you would like a longer hunt feel free to ask about hunting all day.

Reservations are necessary as far in advance as possible to insure your hunting areas, especially on weekends and holidays.However feel free to call about the availability of a spur of the moment hunt

Feel free to call: Brian Hines (740) 591-2491

Call (740)591-2491 or email brian@federalvalleyhuntingpreservellc.com us to schedule your next exceptional upland hunting experience. Also find us on Facebook.

Meet our founders

In 1988 Gene and Roseanna Hines had a vision of creating an enjoyable closest to wild hunting experience. Gene with his lifelong passion for farming and hunting, was able to create some of the finest bird cover in the area & produce some of the hardest flying pheasants around. Roseanna with her extensive background in book keeping and friendly country charm was able to successfully market their business concept. The two of them working tirelessly side by side opened their farm to the public in the fall of 1989. When first opened they were small, almost tiny compared to today. Things changed immediately after that first year and has since turned into what it is today. The second year alone they doubled their pheasant production and added quail to their preserve. Since then they grew to the point that you cant even tell where that first flight pen was erected. Everyone on the farm still remembers where it started though (Gene makes sure to remind us) and with small farm values we still treat every customer as a friend.

The cost of a typical hunt is:

Pheasants released $28.00 each (minimum 3)

Chukar released $18.00 each (minimum 4)

Dog and handler

We can pair your party up with a dog and handler. We guarantee shots using our dogs. A dog and handler for a half day hunt is: up to 5 hunters $60.00. We do not add tips to your bill but feel free to show your appreciation.

Bird cleaning

Allow us to take the hassle out of preparing your birds for the freezer.

Pheasants -----$2.50 each breasted / $4.00 each whole

Chukar --------$2.00 each breasted / $4.00 each whole

Package hunts

All day 5 hunters, 48 pheasants, country style lunch, bird cleaning included:

With our dog and handler $1670.00

With your own dog $1550.00

Half day 5 hunters, 25 pheasants, country style lunch, bird cleaning included:

With our dog and handler $925.00

With your own dog $875.00

Have a larger group or want something different give us a call and we will try our best to assist you and your needs. 740-591-2491

Learn More

Are you ready for an awesome hunting experience?

Call 740-591-2491, email brian@federalvalleyhuntingpreservellc.com or find us on Facebook, we look forward to hearing from you.

Commonly asked questions

Is Gene still there?

You better believe it, just wouldn't be the same without him. Even though he has retired you will still find him most days lurking around the farm. He is enjoying his time tinkering with something, playing with the grand kids, managing deer food plots or just hanging out in the club house shooting the breeze. He is still around helping with just about anything. Some days you can't even tell that he's retired.

Will I shoot all of my birds?

Nothing in shooting sports is guaranteed. We make every effort to assist you any way we can. With our dogs we will guarantee shots shots at birds, successful shots are up to you. We can not guarantee hunting or shooting ability.

What if I can't make it on our scheduled date?

You should call ahead as soon as possible and we can try our best to get you rescheduled.

How large is my hunting area?

Each hunting area is sufficiently large enough to accommodate five hunters with ease. We strive to ensure a quality hunt where nobody will interfere with you. Our farm was created by an avid hunter that respects solitude in a hunt.

FREE FALL YOUTH PHEASANT HUNT

As hunting season is upon us,the fine folks of Camp Heritage and the Athens Fish and Game Club once again bring youth hunters a free pheasant hunt. This hunt is open to youth hunters only, it is totally free, and a great opportunity for youth hunters to experience upland game bird hunting. The date for this years hunt is December 09th and 10th, you must be preregistered for this hunting opportunity. This hunt is conducted on our farm, however it is ran by Camp Heritage and the Athens Fish and Game club. The contact and registration phone number is different than ours, you should contact Donita Wilkes at (740)707-4744

Adults and Parents

As you already know youth hunters are the future of shooting sports in our nation. Camp Heritage offers youth hunters hands on hunter education and other fine events such as this one They operate on limited funds to bring children of all ages unique hunting and shooting experiences like this one. All help and donations to them are greatly appreciated, they are a 501c3 non profit tax deductible organization, they are operated strictly by volunteers. Where else can you make a contribution to touch the lives of children who share the same passion as you. If you would like to donate to Camp Heritage feel free to contact Donita Wilkes at (740)707-4744 or click on the link above.

Youth Hunt Registration

To register for the youth pheasant hunt or to donate to Camp Heritage call Donita Wilkes (740)707-4744 or email dwilkes03@msn.com

Welcome to federal valley hunting Preserve LLC 740-591-2491