For many hunters, the idea of embarking on a free range hunt for big wild boar, with some tasty meat and trophy size tusks, is a very exciting thing. These wild hog hunting adventures take place in the woods of East central Georgia. Approximately 2.5 hours South of Atlanta, Georgia near Wrightsville GA. The possibility of combining it with some good turkey hunting, means you are likely to go home with something in your truck!
The outfitter has 5,500 acres of private property in several different parcels that is closely managed with crops and food plots prime for birds and game. They can also take you whitetail deer hunting and have lots of turkey, and some pretty fair bass fishing in the private pond.
The owner is the inventor of the Plotmaster Systems and prides himself on innovative land management practices. He holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Natural Resource Management, so this place is well set up!
Hog hunting here is all free-range wild boar and hogs. No high fences! You can hunt day time or at night. Some of their hogs, including Russian boars, will exceed 300 pounds. Do realize that hogs are smart – one of the smartest of all wild game, so no guarantees and you need to put your time in, likely at night. You can hunt with any weapon of your choice, and you can hunt year-round. Turkey season is approx. April 1-May 15, and there are also special seasons for youth 16 and under and for impaired persons in wheelchairs or with an amputation.
TURKEY HUNTS:
Turkey hunts are ideal for those looking for a challenge, and one of the best places to hunt for them is with this Georgia outfitter. They have one of the best wild turkey populations in the United States, as well as one of the longest wild turkey hunting seasons. Opportunity on toms is about 90%-95%, meaning the overwhelming majority of folks go home with a trophy gobbler and some great memories. Many of the larger gobblers will weigh between 18-24 pounds and have 10-12 inch beards.
You will hunt approximately 5,500 acres of private property of mixed farm/timberland with numerous creeks and drainages. Annual crops include peanuts, corn, soy beans and cotton.
The limit is one bird per day, with maximum of 3 birds
HOGS: They have an abundance of wild boar, including many boars with Russian genetics that grow to an excess of 300 pounds. Thanks to this large population, hunters in the past few years have experienced a harvest opportunity rate of over 90%. If you are more interested in harvesting meat than in taking a trophy, they also have a large population of “meat hogs”. Hunting will be from stands, primary in the evening and at night. These are semi-guided hunts. Guides will pre-scout, transport you to and from your baited stand/blind, and provide tracking/recovery assistance if needed.
NON-HUNTER FEE $100 per day
TURKEY – $550/day per person 2×1 guided (minimum 2 days). Limit of one mature gobbler (no jakes) per day per hunter, maximum 3 birds (require at least 3 days).
HOGS – $475/day per person semi-guided (minimum 2 days). Limit of one hog per day per hunter.
TURKEY & HOG COMBO – $690/day per person (minimum 2 days). Limit of one mature gobbler (no jakes) and one hog per day per hunter.
CAST-N-BLAST – $800 per person for 2 days (includes one hog per day day). Enjoy 2 evenings of hog hunting, with trophy bass fishing on stocked private lakes during the day. May 15-September 1 only.
BEARDS, BOARS & BASS – $1,800 per person for 3 days (limit 1 gobbler and 1 hog per day). Enjoy turkey hunting each morning, fishing during the day, and hog hunting in the evening. Only valid during turkey season.
TROPHY BASS FISHING – $250/day per person semi-guided (minimum 2 days). February to September. Catch & release only.
Discounts
- We offer a 50% discount for kids (under 16 yrs old) to hunt if they are hunting with a paying adult.
- We also offer a 25% discount to all active military members and a 10% discount to all veterans.
- If you book a group of 6 hunters you will receive one FREE hunt.
- If you book a group of 5 hunters you will receive 50% off one hunt.
- If you book a group of 4 hunters you will receive 25% off one hunt.
- If you book a group of 10 or more, we will reserve the lodge exclusively for your group.
There are no trophy fees. All hunt packages include hunting, lodging, in-field transportation, and cleaning/quartering of game. Licenses and meals are NOT included, but can be arranged for certain packages (please inquire). You can cook your own meals in your cabin with fully-stocked kitchen, or eat in town a few miles away. Fishing in the lake at the cabin is FREE on all hunts (catch and release).
For turkeys you will need a hunting license, a big game license, and a harvest record. For hogs you only need a hunting license. Prices vary.
ALL HUNTERS SHOULD ARRIVE AFTER 3:00 PM THE AFTERNOON BEFORE YOUR HUNT, AND DEPART THE LAST DAY OF YOUR HUNT AFTER HUNTING IS COMPLETE.
ACCOMMODATIONS
They have 2 lodging facilities, the Lodge and the Plantation. Each has different accommodations and with both you may share the cabin with other guests and/or guides.
The Lodge
The main cabin sleeps 12 (3 rooms of 4) hunters. However, they only book it for 10 if there are multiple groups in the cabin. Each bedroom has 2 bunk beds that are either twin over double or twin over twin. There is also a small trailer (similar to a job site trailer) that sleeps only 2 and is used mainly for couples. It has a twin-over-double bunk bed, a full bathroom and kitchenette. Hunters staying in the trailer are welcome to use the common areas of the main cabin.
The Lodge has 2 full baths, a living room with satellite TV, dining room, full kitchen and a laundry/locker area. It does not have a land line phone or WiFi. They have limited cell reception on the property but do have a cell booster in the cabin.
You are welcome to cook your meals at the cabin, as it has a fully equipped kitchen and there is a charcoal grill outside for you to use too. The nearest town is only about 5 miles away. Depending on the day of the week, there are 5-6 restaurants to choose from. There is also a Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General and Family Dollar if you need supplies.
You’ll hunt various properties around the tri-county (Johnson, Washington & Laurens) area. The decision on where you’ll hunt will be decided by your guide in the days leading up to your arrival. As part of your stay at the Lodge, you are welcome to fish in the pond at the cabin at no additional charge. There are trophy bass (catch and release only) as well as bream and catfish.
The Plantation
The cabin is only booked for 8 hunters. Most of the accommodations are twin-sized bunk beds, but one bedroom does have a king that is used for couples. The cabin has 2 full baths, a living room with satellite TV, dining room and full kitchen. The cabin does not have a land line phone or WiFi. They have limited cell reception on the property but do have a cell booster in the cabin.
You are welcome to cook your meals at the cabin, as it has a fully equipped kitchen and there is a charcoal grill outside for you to use too. The nearest town is only about 7 miles away. There is one restaurant there, as well as a private grocery store and a Dollar General. Wilkinson county is a dry county, so if you want more than a common beer, you’ll need to purchase it on the way in or you’ll have to travel to another nearby town to purchase alcohol.
You’ll primarily hunt the 550 acres (Wilkinson County) that the cabin sits on, but they have other tracts that are 20-25 minutes away that you can use too. There are other properties available too, but the drive will be longer. The decision on where you’ll hunt will be decided by your guide in the days leading up to your arrival. There is no pond on site, but hunters are welcome to go to the Lodge to fish or to one of the other ponds if available. They have put a clay target thrower up at the Plantation; if you want to bring some clays and shells you are welcome to shoot.
