Incorporate Hunting into your Vacation!

Don't have time to get all you want done in a week? Wishing you had more time for hunting? There's no reason you and your family can't have a relaxing vacation and incorporate hunting into your trip.

Check out the North Florida Watermelon Pond for your next vacation. A great hunting spot with a unique "Old Florida" outdoor adventure feeling. Take your family out camping and enjoy the great cabins that the pond has to offer, while also enjoying hunting (turkey, quail, or deer hunting), horseback riding, or just the great outdoors. This is sure to be a vacation your family will remember!

Get a good light's sleep, catch a nap or just relax in the available cabin rentals.
Lodge offers 2 bedrooms, complete kitchen, great room, patio, a large flat screen TV with DirectTV, AC, wood stove & heat

Lodge Rental $70.00 night with hunt package
$75.00 per night without hunt

Tips for preparing your dog for hunting season.

Going out hunting during the season, and bringing your dog along? Here are some tips to prepare your dog for the season:

Ensure your pup has the proper training. During hunting, your dog will run ahead of you, and take on tasks that require a strict obedience plan. For this reason, you're going to want to make sure your dog responds to the necessary commands.

Run drills with your dog. The best way to train your dog is to run drills similar to what will happen in the field. True to life activities will prepare your dog for the best possible outcome in the actual event.

Always practice safety. It's important for you to be safe, as well as for your dog to be safe. So invest in the proper gear before hitting the field. Any gear that your dog may wear, place on them beforehand so they can get used to it without it being a distraction.

For other tips and training, contact Kate Boulos of Cedar Ridge Setters.

Florida Quail Hunting

Love to hunt quail? Watermelon Pond Plantation is the B E S T place to hunt for quail in Florida.

Quail hunting in Florida was once a common pastime attracting many visitors from up north. Due to suburban sprawl and loss of habitat, quail hunting in Florida and quail populations in general have drastically declined in the past 20 years.

Watermelon Pond Plantation offers the best quail habitats in North Florida. Guide dogs, cabins, and the best hunting are all available when you reserve with us. Call today to reserve your weekend at 352-514-4282. Great southern hospitality awaits you.

Tips for training your setter.

Just adopted your very own english setter? These great, gentle, family oriented pets are not only fantastic hunting dogs, but are also very smart and friendly! If you're looking for a new addition to your family, or a companion when hunting, english setters are a great option!

Here are some tips for training your english setter:

1 - English setters are great to train, but can sometimes get easily distracted. Therefore it's important to find a method that will keep your pets attention. Some dogs are food oriented, and respond well to treats. Others are attention oriented and respond best to praise.

2 - Repetition is key! It may grow tedious, but in order to get your point across, repeat repeat repeat.

3 - Rewards. Reward your setter for good behavior, or when they respond appropriately to what you were asking. Reward positive behavior with a treat, praise, or maybe just a game of fetch. :)

To train your setter professional, Kate Boulos can help. Check here for additional information.

Tips for hunting quails.

Deciding to do some late-season quail hunting? Here are some great tips to help you snag the best catch!

Take the path less taken. Many quail hunting facilities have paths set up for quail hunting. Problem is, often times the quails say away from this path as it can be crowded. Break away from the path, but be sure to stay safe. Breaking away from the path allows you to explore areas outside.

Check the weather. If the weather is bad, the hunting may be just as bad. Would you want to be out and about in a rainstorm? Chances are the quails may be in hiding during this horrible weather as well.

Hide yourself. Camouflage yourself. Blending in to the surroundings allows you to watch, without being seen. Hide in the bushes, or on the ground, and remain still!

Invest in hunting dogs. For those really serious, hunting dogs can be a huge asset! They can sniff out the birds before they even come close.

Meet Jewel

English Setters are fantastic, loyal dogs, and companions. If you and your family are thinking of adopting, or if you are looking for a companion to join you on hunting trips, English Setters are the way to go.

Meet Jewel
Jewel was a loving and gorgeous setter. We love our setters, and we're sure you will too!

English Setters may be the best kept secret in the dog world. I have been breeding, raising and training English Setters for 30 years. Cedar Ridge Setters is known as one of the top English Setters breeders in the USA.

Quail Season!

Looking to get involved this season with hunting quail? Look no further! Cedar Ridge Setters offers great options for quail hunting. Private and secluded area at the Watermelon Pond Plantation. Come enjoy a day in our farm hunting quality quails.

Quail season is starting this October. Are you ready? Book now!

Half Day Quail Hunt:

$300 per person

Hunting Rules:

*Only two gunners may shoot over a point.

* Orange vest, hat or shirt is required.

*No alcoholic beverages before or during hunts.

*No loaded guns on hunting vehicle.

Full Day Quail Hunt:

$500 per person

For more information, and to find out what is included in these prices, visit our website.