12/27/2023
Member Eddie Roberts has been keeping me up with his hunts at the preserve while I am off chasing (mostly in vain) wild quail. He recently had Bill Cothron, USSA TN State Representative, and Bill's son Greyson as guests on a recent hunt and Bill was kind enough to send me this great story of his experience:
"The day arrived and broke crisp and clear. A crisp 22 degrees with slight winds blowing across the Tennessee landscape. Within minutes Eddie Roberts and Cash arrived at Cumberland Fields Sportsman's Club. The gently rolling landscape laying beautifully under the bright blue sky and was meticulously maintained for upland shooting. Within minutes Cash looked hardened as he captured the scent of his quarry. Standing as poised as a statue he held until our hunting party could move into position. With Eddie's command he flushed the birds. Rising with a thunderous explosion the Northern Bobwhite quail rose and filled the air. Greyson, surprised from the flush, missed the covey. Eddie watched as the birds took refuge in in distant parts of the field. Within minutes Greyson was once again slowly approaching Cash who had found and was locked on the hidden birds. At the flush Greyson was able to place a well aimed shot and collect his 1st Bobwhite.
These scenes were repeated multiple times that day, Flushes with challenging and difficult shots, only to be followed by amazing feats of marksmanship, secured by recovering birds and high fives within the party. We were free from the worries of the world that lay beyond the drive. We walked the landscape conversing with a child and the many questions he wanted to know about hunting the elusive Bobwhite. Many things can be gained by looking at things from these walks with your friends and family. The joys of a small child's smile when it all comes together are unforgettable. And for this crisp cool day it took place at a magical upland shooting experience at Cumberland Fields Sportsman's Club and will be forever ingrained in our minds."
This is what it is all about my friends!