Toney Creek Plantation
Toney Creek Plantation sits on property that's been in the same family since 1832. What started as John Chapman's homestead evolved through dairy farming in the 1940s and a pallet shop in the 1960s. In 2009, Wes Holliday and Brian Sullivan turned the working farm into a hunting operation—and they've...
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Toney Creek Plantation sits on property that's been in the same family since 1832. What started as John Chapman's homestead evolved through dairy farming in the 1940s and a pallet shop in the 1960s. In 2009, Wes Holliday and Brian Sullivan turned the working farm into a hunting operation—and they've been running guided hunts ever since.
This is a family operation. Wes still farms the land. His daughter Becca Holliday recently became Assistant Manager and hunts actively behind her GSP, Axel. The staff treats you like you belong there.
Waterfowl hunts focus on ducks in flooded timber, swamps, and managed impoundments across Anderson County and beyond. Guides travel yearly to scout top locations—Wisconsin, North Dakota, Arkansas, Louisiana. You're hunting ducks that fly hard, not pen-raised birds.
Upland hunts run quail and chukar on managed fields. The plantation has dedicated dove fields and pheasant tower areas.
Youth hunts are a regular offering. Reviewers consistently mention kids on their first duck or upland hunt, and the guides' focus on making that experience special.
| Guide | Specialty | Years | Dog(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Pace | Senior waterfowl guide | 10+ at Toney Creek, 15+ waterfowl focus | HRCH Gauge (male yellow lab), HRCH Notorious Nala |
| Seth Wilson | Ducks & upland birds | 10 guiding, 15 duck hunting, 20 upland | Avery |
| Josh Evans | Duck hunting specialist | Clemson alumnus, strong with youth | Deacon (born 2021, retriever focus) |
| Spike Brannon | Versatile guide, new hunter specialist | 8 at Toney Creek, 20 total experience | Ace (4-year-old lab, high drive) |
| Alec Moncini | Waterfowl, ethics instruction | Since 2019, hunts Mississippi/Arkansas off-season | HRC Relo (3-year-old yellow lab) |
| Nathan Key | Waterfowl specialist | US Coast Guard Captain, outdoor guide, Lake Hartwell stripers | Crockett (original lab from 2015) |
Shelton leads yearly trips to Wisconsin and North Dakota and serves as President of the SC Waterfowl Association's Anderson chapter—he's invested in youth education in the sport.
"Nothing fancy but ALL the essentials plus fresh sheets and towels! Russell is the man! I'm still bragging about the breakfast he cooked all of us in complete silence as we slept soundly in our bunks." - Andrew Yingling
The cabin sleeps multiple hunters. Breakfast is cooked on-site after morning hunts. The dining hall handles larger groups.
Addresses: - Lodging: 155 Wesley Road, Belton, SC 29627 - Dining Hall: 155 Toney Creek Road, Belton, SC 29627
This isn't marketing copy. Hunters who've been here mention:
- •"They treat you like family" - Multiple reviews use this exact phrase
- •First-timer friendly - Guides excel at youth hunts and beginner waterfowl hunters
- •High bird numbers - Consistent limit-outs even in late-season warm weather
- •No typical crowding - Reviews mention fast-paced hunts, not waiting around
- •The guides care - Specific praise for individual guide effort with kids and newer hunters
- •Repeat customers - Reviewers book multiple trips and bring friends
One reviewer: "I have hunted all over the world, and his ducks fly as good as any ducks you will see anywhere. There is no such thing as a bad day or 'you should have been here last week' at Toney Creek Plantation."
Phone: 864-304-7400 (Nathan)
Email: [email protected]
Website contact form available at their site for package inquiries.
Operating since 2009 in Belton, Anderson County, upstate South Carolina.
Restrictions
- •Guided hunts only - no independent hunting
- •Hunting licenses required
- •Seasonal hunting regulations apply
- •Advance booking required
- •Professional guide supervision mandatory
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