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Sawgrass Plantation
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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 man...
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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