PA-KO Plantation
Contact Info
Jane Vanderhorst
Phone: 334-687-0538
Fax: 334-687-0529
Additional Info
Public or Private Destination: Public
Type of Shoots: Field
Game/Birds Offered: Dove, Quail, Pheasant, Turkey
Gun Dogs: Guides & Dogs
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities: Deer Hunting
Lodging: Lodging, Meals
Welcome to authentic Alabama hunting in an unspoiled, family-owned setting! Whether you’re on a corporate or personal retreat, you’ll find quail and other game in abundance, terrain that is managed to provide perfect cover, superlative dogs, and staff who roll expertise and Southern hospitality into one. Pa-Ko caters to your needs with a philosophy honored through three generations: when you’re at Pa-Ko, you’re family, too.
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Authentic, unbroken tradition.
Unlike many “hunt destinations,” Pa-Ko Plantation operates from a rich, unbroken family heritage. Hospitality has come first since the 1950s, when Paul and Kookie Messham began to nurture their 5,000 central Alabama acres for the hunting enjoyment of fellow industrialists and friends.
Today’s quail, turkey and deer hunters still enjoy southern cooking served on family china. Modern conveniences are so unobtrusive you’ll swear you’ve stepped back in time, to wingshooting in the real Old South .jpg) Upland hunts: Flighty birds, lots of action!
Nothing gets the blood pumping, or builds connections within a corporate team, like upland bird hunting at Pa-Ko. We provide all the elements of great Alabama quail hunting—plentiful coveys, exceptional dogs, plus unlimited gunning—in an untamed setting. Except for modern conveniences like our quail wagon, you might be stepping back a hundred years.
We’ve perfected a method of breeding Bobwhite for release months before the season opens Oct. 1. Result: strong, high-flying birds indistinguishable from our wild population. Sporty pheasants and chukkars can be added to the hunt on request.
Another Pa-Ko exclusive is our Irish setter breeding program. Combine these red dogs with our English setters and pointers for unmatched bird-dogging. Or bring your own dogs and treat them to our kennels. Pa-Ko’s handlers are renowned throughout the Southeast, and can even put your dogs through advanced upland hunt training too.
A leisurely BBQ lunch comes with both half-day (9 a.m-noon or 1-4 p.m.) hunts. Most groups who stay over say the wingshooting experience carries right through an evening of story-trading by the fire pit too. So let us arrange a corporate hunting package that works for your group.
Dozens of coveys rise in a single hunt. Wingshooting is unlimited. At hunt’s end, each hunter will receive one dozen Alabama quail cleaned, packaged and frozen for transport.
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Forging corporate connections.
Nothing fosters the building of ties like corporate hunting at Pa-Ko Plantation. Between the adrenaline rush of flushing coveys, the beautifully remote location, and the sense that you’re stepping into a serene and timeless place, teams find that bonds are strengthened and new client relationships forged.
Our staff loves to cater to your business needs. We also know when to disappear and let business discussion prevail. Meeting rooms and Wi-Fi are of course available. We can accommodate special dinners, celebrations, and other events.
Additional hunting plantation amenities have been chosen to enhance the Old South experience for any team, and include:
• Clay bird shooting (5 stands)
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Trail riding (horseback)
• Bird watching
• Pro and Gift Shop
• Game Room
• Satellite TV
• Customized menus
We can design corporate hunt packages to include any of the above, or to combine business meetings with an upland hunt.
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Your hunting plantation home.
Comfort and ease are key words at Pa-Ko Plantation. Our business is making you feel completely at home.
The Lodge is pure Old South simplicity. You’ll enjoy down-home dining, evening gatherings around our hearth or outdoor fire pit, trading stories at our fully stocked bar or over a game of pool. Everyone leaves well-fed and remarking about our famous peanut brittle. That last piece of pie will be served by our legendary cook, Savannah—just one of many staff you’ll know on a first-name basis. For business or pleasure, this is your Alabama hunting lodge.
Our guest cabins are newly constructed to provide modern convenience in an Old South setting. Private baths and Wi-Fi access come with each. Additional housing, designed for the needs of families or groups, includes a two-bedroom suite and a Stag House with its own TV lounge. We can arrange a configuration that works best for your corporate hunting retreat.
All the conveniences you’ll need have been integrated seamlessly at Pa-Ko. Purchase your Alabama hunting license, if needed, at our reception area, and pick up any gear you might need in our Pro Shop. Then settle in, relax, and let our staff spoil you until it’s time for a heart-pounding hunt.
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