Big Rock Hunting Preserve, located in Taylor County in North Central Wisconsin offers exceptional pheasant, chukar and quail hunting as well as sporting clay ranges for year round enjoyment. A number of diverse woodland and prairie habitat fields can be reserved for private hunting activities by individual or corporate members and their guests. Non-member public hunting parties are also welcome.
If desired, Big Rock Hunting Preserve can arrange for guide services and bird dogs and has dog training and boarding facilities. Cabins, RV hook-ups and a farmhouse accommodations are available for overnight stays. Check the calendar of events for activities scheduled throughout the year.
Come and enjoy quality hunting at its finest!
Big Rock Hunting Preserve is open to hunters with or without memberships. No hunting license is required. 
We offer pheasant, chukar (partridge) and bobwhite quail that are raised on the farm. Each party has a private area for their hunt. Guides and dogs available for a minimal charge. Our fields offer a wide selection of habitats that will provide an enjoyable experience for both the beginning hunter and dog, or the advanced hunter seeking a challenging hunt.
Open year round, we try to have Chukar and Bobwhite Quail through the Summer months. Our breeder pheasants are released around the middle of June. With our new pheasants we usually hunt until the end of April.
We actively promote and support the introduction of youngsters to the great outdoors. For a first-time 12-year-old hunter who has successfully completed a Hunters Safety Training Course, we offer a free 3-bird release! Safety is our number one priority and we strongly urge a hunter's safety course for everyone.
Big Rock also offers 3 - 50 round sporting clay ranges that are open year around. We sponsor league shooting during the summer months.
| Sporting Clay Rates | |||
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| 50 Rounds | |||
| Club Members | $13.00 | ||
| Non-members | $15.00 | ||
| Under 18 | $11.00 | ||
| Summer League | Available | ||
For hunters wanting to do their own training we have chuckers, pheasants and quail available for the summer at a reduced price. Staff at Big Rock Hunting Preserve will do the training for you at $100.00 per week plus the bird cost. Boarding of dogs is also available.
 Volunteer help for disabled hunters - Bob McCormick & son, John. | Our annual hunt for disabled hunters is held in August. Any person with a disability is welcome to participate. We have many volunteers who assist with transportation, dog handling, and guiding. Give us a call if you will be able to help. |  Disabled hunters & volunteers help with dogs. |
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Big Rock Hunting Preserve is located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, in the northcentral section of the state. It's about:
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From highway 29, follow Highway 73 north approximately 22 miles to Hannibal. Turn left (west) on County Road M for 3.5 miles to the second road north, (Loop Road). Turn right (north) for 2 miles to Chuck Road. Turn right (east) to check in at the headquarters. Watch for the signs. |
Nine hunting areas on the 640-acre Big Rock Hunting Preserve have been set up to provide diversified hunting experiences. Each hunting party has it's own private area for hunting. The fields are:
Hunters have access to a cabin for changing into hunting clothes or relaxing after the hunt.
Overnight accommodations are offered to hunters by reservation. Available for rent right on the Big Rock Hunting Preserve are a farmhouse, 2 cabins and sites with electric hook-ups for RVs or camping.
The farmhouse is fully set up for comfortable, convenient group visits of 10 - 13 people. Everything is furnished - right down to the cooking utensils and linens.
Two rustic cabins can accommodate up to six people each. They include cooking facilities and are available year around for hunting, fishing or overnight getaways.
In addition to normal hunting group usage, the Clubhouse facility will be available for business meetings and many other events and uses. Breakfasts (by reservation only) are also being served here.
RV and camping sites with electric hook-ups are also available at Big Rock Hunting Preserve.
To purchase an Individual Membership, please print out and send in our individual membership form application.
By the middle of June our breeder stock will be available for hunting or training young dogs. We'll be offering them to members for $7.00 per bird if 50 or more are taken for a day of hunting. Less than 50 birds will be $9.00 per bird. Non-members add $2.00 per bird. Advanced payment is required by July 1st to reserve 50 or more. If not paid by that time, we will assume that they are not wanted and will be sold to someone else. Price for fifty is $369.25. Deadline for hunting these birds will be August 15th.
| Individual Membership Rates | ||
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| Species | # of Birds | Price **** |
| Pheasant (Sep.) * ** | Unlimited | $11.00 |
| Pheasant (Oct.-Apr.) * ** | 9 or less | $17.00 |
| Pheasant (Oct.-Apr.) * ** | 10 to 30 | $16.00 |
| Pheasant (Oct.-Apr.) * ** | 31 or more | $15.00 |
| Chukars *** | unlimited | $11.00 |
| Quail | 9 or less | $7.00 |
| Quail | 10 or more | $6.00 |
| * 3 pheasant minimum hunt per gun ** All roosters ---$2.00 additional *** 4 chuckars minimum hunt per gun **** Prices do not reflect 5 1/2% sales tax | ||
Dog and handler $40 per 1/2 day
Non-members add $2.00 to above prices
Gift certificates available50 Bird Season Package (25 Roosters & 25 Hens)
$764.88 (tax is included) - must be paid in full by July 1 ($844.00 for all roosters)
$780.00 (tax is included) - must be paid in full by August 1 ($859.30 for all roosters)
- Must be completed by March 15, of the following year
- No unreleased birds carried over to the following season. (this assures you spring hunting)
NOTE: If the 50-bird package isn't used by March 15th, we will consider them a donation for the disabled hunters hunt.
100 Bird Corporate Membership - $1,500.00 + $82.50 sales tax = $1,582.00
200 Bird Corporate Membership - $2,950.00 + $162.25 sales tax = $3,112.25
300 Bird Corporate Membership - $4,350.00 + $239.25 sales tax = $4,589.25
400 Bird Corporate Membership - $5,700.00 + $313.50 sales tax = $6,013.50
To purchase a Corporate Membership, please print out and send in our corporate membership form application.
Our annual events for the season are scheduled for these dates:
Reservations must be made in advance for both hunting and sporting clays. Please specify date, time, number of birds, number of hunters and whether you will need a dog and guide.
Morning hunts start at 8:00 a.m. and afternoon hunts at 1:00 p.m. Cancellations must be made in advance of your scheduled hunt. Cancellations due to bad weather must be made 2 hours before scheduled hunt. When the forecast is questionable, be sure to call ahead to check on weather conditions at Big Rock!
In 1989, Chuck and Dorothy Birkenholz opened the Big Rock Hunting Preserve on their 640-acre farm in north-central Wisconsin. The scenic acreage provides private woodland and prairie hunting areas. They invite you to come and enjoy quality hunting at its finest.
Please contact us if you have questions or want to make reservations. If you are interested becoming a member please print and send in or fax an individual or corporate membership form.
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