Hunt the
Lost Quail
For more than a century, Thomasville's historic quail-hunting plantations have upheld a proud sporting tradition, attracting enthusiasts from across the nation and around the world. Thanks to ongoing conservation efforts dedicated to protecting vital quail habitat, the region remains poised to thrive as a premier sportsman's destination for generations to come.
Honoring the quail's deep-rooted place in our heritage, local entrepreneur lan Quinton partnered with the City of Thomasville and 12 private sponsors to create the Hunt the Lost Quail initiative—installing bronze quail sculptures along Broad and Jackson Streets. The City later expanded the project with six additional sculptures placed throughout the Creative District.
Bronze quail statues are hidden high and low, in plain sight, in 18 different locations in historic, Downtown Thomasville. Finding these fowl should be a fun and adventurous scavenger hunt for children and adults alike. The goal is to complete the hunt by locating all 18 quail. In the process, those who participate will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural and historic surroundings that Thomasville has to offer.
Paul Rhymer, Wyoming sculptor featured at Wildlife Arts Festival, and inspired by his experiences as a birder, waterfowl hunter, and taxidermist, sculpted each Lost Quail statue by hand, to create this unique and creative art experience.
A covey of 18 bronze quail are scattered about the Downtown. Look high and low, all the quail are hiding outside in plain sight.
To begin your hunt for the lost quail in Downtown Thomasville, stop by the Visitors Center to pick-up a map and clues or follow along with the information and interactive map on this page. While on your hunt, look for friends of the covey Ollie the Otter, Liberty the Labrador and other adorable wildlife friends, all cast in bronze, that will greet you along the way.