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Sawgrass Plantation sits in the heart of Sumter County's Black Belt—a region legendary for antler growth. Operating 5,000 acres just 7 miles west of Gainesville and less than 2 hours from Birmingham, they've built a reputation for consistently delivering 140-160 class deer through intensive land management.

The operation runs on "hunt and rest" principles: limited hunt dates to avoid overpressuring game, extensive burning programs, year-round feed management, and bedding area that holds deer from several thousand surrounding acres. Adjacent landowners maintain 8-point-or-better limits only, creating a quality ecosystem.

Track record: In 2008, two Sawgrass deer placed in the top 25 of the Buckmasters open division (MS-AL). One adjoining property owner scored a 23-point typical over 190 points in 2007.

Hunt Type	Season	Rate	Details
Bow	Oct 15 - Feb 10	$400/day semi-guided	Bring your own ATV welcome
Gun (Regular)	Nov 21 - Feb 10	$1,200/3 days semi-guided	Lodging & food included
Gun (Rut Season)	January	$2,000/3 days semi-guided	Peak rut pricing
Dove	Sept 5 - Oct 25	$200 opening day or $400 opening weekend	Lunch/meals included; dogs welcome
Duck	Seasonal	Available with additional hunt	15-acre pond + 62-acre flooded timber
Hog	Year-round	$800 total (2 days, 2 nights)	4-hog limit per person; lodging & meals

15 shooting houses (tall and short versions), 35 sturdy metal ladder stands, and 30 green fields to choose from. Hardwood bottoms, creeks, and old watering holes scattered throughout. You can bring your own tree stand and ATV if preferred.

Full-day bass fishing on a well-stocked 62-acre lake runs $225 per person (2 max per boat). Add a $75 boat rental for a bass boat with foot trolling motor. No fishing license required. Overnight lodging and meals can be added at $300 per person per night. Concrete boat launch on premises.

50% nonrefundable deposit required to book fishing trips. Couples, fishing buddies, and parent-child outings all welcome.

Approximately 4,000 square feet on a single floor: seven private bedrooms, two large bathrooms, sleeps 7-10 guests comfortably. Central heat and air throughout. Trophy room (1,000 sq ft) features two satellite TVs, regulation pool table, and fireplace. Located on premises—no public road access needed to hunting areas.

•Address: 2600 Highway 116, Emelle, AL 35459

Distance markers: - Less than 2 hours from Birmingham - Less than 15 miles from Interstate 59 - Halfway between Tuscaloosa, AL and Meridian, MS - 45 minutes from gaming and entertainment - All roads to lodge are paved

•Contact: Bob at 205.799.5449 (text or voicemail), [email protected], or Venmo @Bob-Bradford-Blue