More Photos from “This Is Quail Country”

Liam’s, a popular eatery in downtown Thomasville.

Roses adorn the water tower of Thomasville, called the Rose City because of its many beautiful rose gardens.

Richard Parvey walks to a dog on point in the woodlands of Tahlequah.

Downtown Thomasville, once known as “the best winter resort on three continents.”

More than forty rugs grace the floors of the atrium of Millpond Plantation.

A huntsman holds the rewards of a good shot.

The author, second from right, with his wife, Susan, and the hunting party, on a break from the hunt.

Spectators head to the field in a traditional mule wagon.

A horse at Coalson Plantation

The gardens

The gun room at Kevin’s, purveyors of the perfect outfit for the Thomasville hunt.

The front door at Pebble Hill Plantation

The brickwork at Pebble Hill Plantation, who’s first house was built in 1827.

Todd Enright’s cocker spaniel, Peetie, at four months.