Our Upland Bird Season runs from September 15th through March 31st.
We keep pheasant and partridges in season and training birds for off season
A Massachusetts hunting license is required
A preserve license is available from MA
Preserve membership for Fall 2022 cost $150for new members. This includes 3 birds with additional birds in stock at member prices. In September birds are $17 for chukar and $20 for pheasant. The price increases each month through December. The December price may be held until March or the birds are sold out. There is a “Pre-Season Bird Sale” until 9/1 at the September price. Lots of birds are sold here at a fixed price and used by the end of December. The Pre-Season Birds Sale form is available from the director at mmtpreserve@gmail.com. Also included with membership is a guided hunt with a skilled dog, members may bring guests and have access to training birds off season. Additional guided hunts with dogs are available. Note, preserve staff are volunteers.
Preserve membership renewal in 2023 is $125, $100 for seniors, Military and students.
SSC Member hunts are $150.00 for 4 pheasants, additional pheasants are $27.00 each. A second S.S.C. member may hunt by adding 2 pheasants. Hunts are guided and a dog is provided. If a hunter wants to become a Preserve Member after the hunt, they may do so at $25 off the cost of the Preserve membership.
To book your hunt call or text Ron at 413-575-2304 or send an e-mail to mmtpreserve@gmail.com. We need to know the Date, Time, and # of birds and who is hunting, also if you would like a guide and dog. Hunts should be booked 2 days in advance or more. We may do shorter notice depending on availability. Sunday is our most popular day for hunting, we suggest you book your Sunday hunts at least 2 weeks in advance or more.
New to bird hunting? Shooting clays prior to hunting prepares one for aerial targets. Events such as Skeet, Trap and especially Sporting Clays are excellent practice as the skills are similar to bird hunting. You will likely have a more successful, safer and more enjoyable hunt if you break some clays first. After shooting a 4 1/2” disk, a pheasant is a relatively large target and easier to hit. Event participation assists in making safety second nature. This is appreciated by your hunting companions including the dog.
Bird hunting may be one’s introduction to hunting. It is often a social event as you most often do it with friends. And your four legged friend radiates joy in finding the birds. The dog’s enthusiasm sets the mood of the hunt. The Preserve is a place to hone hunting skills be the participant human or canine. Traditions may get started or an old tradition may get a new chapter. You may launch an era in your gunning experience. When hunting the Moon Mountain Preserve in its mixed woodland and fields with your friends you will make memories.
If you have any questions or would like to view the Preserve hunting area, contact Ron, the director, at mmtpreserve@gmail.com. or 413-575-2304.
