The Altamaha Plantation
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Address
1726 GA Hwy 147
Lyons, GA 30436
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Contact Info
Burke Corbett - 912.565.8333
Additional Info
Public or Private Destination: private
Type of Shoots: Field, Swamp
Game/Birds Offered: Quail, Dove, Turkey
Gun Dogs: Available
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities: Deer, Hog
Lodging: Two Lodges
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Located 18 miles south of Lyon’s, Georgia, this 3,000+ acre plantation backs right up to the Altamaha River. This family-friendly preserved and natural land tract is available to hunters and vacationers alike. There are numerous roads and trails offering visitors and guests a glimpse of the land’s local wildlife as well as numerous varieties of trees and plants.
A Hunter’s Dream
There is always a good reason to come out to Altamaha Plantation, because we offer a wide variety of wildlife including quail, doves, deer, hogs, turkey, and more. We have a full range of hunters’ lodging including bunkhouses, or if you prefer something suitable for the whole family, we have cabin rentals and access to our main lodge.
Something for Everyone
Even those who do not hunt will appreciate the wonder and natural beauty of Georgia’s finest land. The Altamaha Plantation offers nature trail hikes, sightseeing, home cooked southern-style dining and much more. Come out and see why we are calling this our own little piece of heaven.
Membership and Packages
In addition to daily and weekend hunting packages, we have individual memberships that start at $6,500 and corporate memberships that start at $10,000. Individual membership includes access for your spouse and two children under the age of nineteen. Members and their guests will have priority use of the main lodge and cabins, as well as full use of the land for hunting.
One of the first things you will notice here is the rural location of the plantation. The Plantation is located 18 miles South of Lyons, Georgia on Hwy. 147 on the very banks of the Altamaha River. This is roughly halfway between Macon and Savannah, Georgia.
The plantation is divided into three tracts. The hunting will be conducted on the Phillips Tract and Whonic Tract, totaling about 1,000 acres. The Clifton Tract is used as a refuge and for nature studies.
The Clifton Tract totals about 1,000 acres which is made up of pine plantation and river bottom land. There are numerous roads and trails through these bottomlands offering members and guests views of local wildlife as well as numerous varieties of trees and plants, including stands of cypress and cedar. A walk along the river bank and sandbars is always interesting, you never know what you may see: gators, deer, boar or turkey.
Directly across the Altamaha River from the plantation is located one of the great treasures of the State of Georgia, the Great Moody Swamp Natural Area. Anyone interested in nature will surely enjoy a walk through Moody Swamp. One of the largest and oldest stands of cypress are located here at Gator Lake.
Quail Hunting
The season for Plantation hunting of released quail runs from November 15 through February 28.
DNR Limit: 12 Per Day
Hunts are divided into half and full day hunts. A morning half day hunt starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until 12 noon. The afternoon hunt starts and 1 p.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. A full day hunt starts at 8 a.m. with a lunch break at 12 noon, hunting resumes at 1 p.m. and ends a 5 p.m.
Pricing
Half Day/Full Day
Hunt Fee Half Day (Morning or Afternoon) - $250.00
Includes:
* 12 Birds per hunter released
* Extra birds are available @ $9.00 ea
Hunt Fee Full Day - $450.00
Includes:
* 24 Birds per hunter released
* Extra bids are available @ $9.00 ea
Hunt Times: Morning (9:00AM) Afternoon (2:00PM)
3 Day Packages
Includes: Lodging, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Guide Fees, Recovery, Skinning and Quartering and Trophy Fees. 3 full days of hunting, up to 72 birds.
Spouse or one child under age 16 may participate in the hunt.
Spouse and/or children under the age of 16 - $125 per day per person for lodging and meals.
No refunds if hunter decides to leave before package expiration.
Main Lodge $1675.00
Bunkhouse $1375.00
Members:
Each Individual membership includes the hunting and chance to shoot 175 birds per hunting season. Corporate memberships include the privilege to hunt and a chance to shoot 600 birds total for the hunting season. Additional birds are available at a cost of $9 each for both levels of membership.
Members and their guests pay a $50 per person fee for each ½ day or $100 for a full day of hunting to cover costs for the guide, dogs, bird buggy and bird cleaning. Members requesting Guided hunts with only a single gunner will pay a minimum charge of $175 for ½ day hunt and $300 for a full day hunt.
Dove Shoots
Dove Shoots will be limited in the 2008 -2009 season. Members will be advised in advance of any scheduled Dove Shoots.
DNR Season Dates:
- September 6 - 20
- October 4-13
- November 27 - January 10
DNR Limit: 12 Per Day
Turkey Hunting
DNR Season Dates:
March 21, 2009 - May 15, 2009
DNR Limit: 3 gobblers per season
The Plantation has a large turkey population with many long bearded Toms. Members are limited to one turkey per membership. Members and their guests pay a $50 per person fee for a half day guided turkey hunt.
Guided hunts must be arranged in advance. Additional Toms available for a charge of $350 each
Pricing
Half Day/Full Day
Hunt Fee Half Day - $150
* Trophy Fee - $350
If cleaning(skinning) is requested - $20
Hunt Fee Full Day - $250
* Trophy Fee - $350
If cleaning(skinning) is requested - $20
Hunt Times:
* Morning (Daylight - Noon)
* Afternoon (1:30PM - Sunset)
3 Day Packages
Includes: Lodging, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Guide Fees, 1 Trophy Longbeard.
If cleaning(skinning) is requested - $20
Spouse or one child under age 16 may participate in the hunt.
Spouse and/or children under the age of 16 - $125 per day per person for lodging and meals.
No refunds if hunter decides to leave before package expiration.
Main Lodge $1075.00
Bunkhouse $775.00
Deer Hunting
Altamaha Plantation has a Quality Deer Management program. The program is designed for expanding the deer herd on the plantation and developing Trophy Bucks.
Hunters may use bows, muzzle loaders or modern weapons as provided in the State Regulations. Due to safety concerns only tower stands and ground blinds will be allowed. Deer hunters will draw for stands located in the deer hunting zones. Trophy Bucks are mature deer with antlers extending outside their ears with 8 or more visible points.
Members are limited to one Trophy Buck and two doe. Members and guests will pay a $500 fee for each additional Trophy deer and $100 for each additional doe.
The 2008 - 2009 deer hunting season will run concurrent with the State advertised dates.
Archery, Either Sex:
September 13 - October 10
Primitive Weapons, Either Sex: October 11 - 17
Firearms:
* Northern Zone: October 18 - January 1
* Southern Zone: October 18 - January 15
Limit: 12 per season
No more than 10 may be antlerless and no more than 2 may be antlered. One (1) of the 2 antlered deer must have at least 4 points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers.
Pricing
Half Day/Full Day
Hunt Fee Half Day - $150.00
* Trophy Buck –at least 4 points on one side of head - $500
* Doe Of Choice - $100
* If tracking is required - $50
* If skinning and quartering requested $50 each
Hunt Fee Full Day - $250.00
*“Trophy Buck –at least 4 points on one side of head- $500
* Doe Of Choice - $100
* If tracking is required - $50
* If skinning and quartering requested $50 each
Hunt Times:
* Morning (Daylight - Noon)
* Afternoon (1:30PM - Sunset)
3 Day Packages
Includes: Lodging, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Guide Fees, 1 Trophy Buck, and 2 Doe.
* If tracking is required - $50
* If skinning and quartering requested $50 each
Spouse or one child under age 16 may participate in the hunt.
Spouse and/or children under the age of 16 - $125 per day per person for lodging and meals.
No refunds if hunter decides to leave before package expiration.
Main Lodge $1575.00
Bunkhouse $1275.00
Hog Hunting
There is a good population of wild hogs located on Altamaha Plantation. Wild Hogs located on private lands are not covered by hunting seasons and considered to be owned by the property owner. Members and guests may hunt hogs with rifle, shotgun, pistol and bows. Hunting will be in designated areas from tower stands or ground blinds. Trophy boar fees will be charged for each hog shot or killed. A $100 recovery and skinning fee will apply to each hog killed.
Pricing
Half Day/Full Day
Hunt Fee Half Day -
* $100.00 per person (1-2 Hunters)
* $75.00 per person (3+ Hunters)
* Trophy Boar (Tusk 1" +) - $400
* Non-Trophy - $150
If cleaning and quartering are requested - $50
Hunt Fee Full Day -
* $200.00 per person (1-2 Hunters)
* $150.00 per person (3+ Hunters)
* Trophy Boar (tusk 1" +) - $400
* Non-Trophy - $150
If cleaning and quartering are requested - $50
Hunt Times:
* Morning (Daylight - Noon)
* Afternoon (1:30PM - Sunset)
3 Day Packages
Includes: Lodging, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Guide Fees, 1 Trophy Boar (Tusk 1" +), and 2 lesser hogs.
If cleaning and quartering are requested - $50
Spouse or one child under age 16 may participate in the hunt.
Spouse and/or children under the age of 16 - $125 per day per person for lodging and meals.
No refunds if hunter decides to leave before package expiration.
Main Lodge $1625.00
Bunkhouse $1325.00
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