For wingshooters looking for a classic Southern experience, Rio Piedra Plantation is the name they need to know. Located in the heart of the South Georgia Plantation Belt, Rio Piedra is surrounded by large private holdings managed exclusively for bobwhite quail. The hunting harkens back to a gentler era, with skilled guides and well-trained dogs—pairs of pointers and English setters teamed with flushing cockers—leading hunters to abundant coveys in the sprawling pine savannah.
Hunting
Season: Mid-October to mid-March
Gamebirds: Bobwhite quail
Style: Covey (and singles) shooting over pointing dogs
Terrain: Quintessential longleaf-pine-and-wiregrass cover on mostly flat ground
Lodge and Amenities
Location: On the Flint River in Camilla, Georgia, 25 miles south of Albany, Georgia
Lodging: Private luxury rooms in the main lodge and cabins
Dining: Combination of regional haute cuisine and comfort food
Pro Shop: Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport: Albany, Georgia
Nearest Private Airport: Camilla, Georgia
Shuttle Service: Yes
What to Bring
Clothing: Light-to-medium brush clothing, light-to-moderate-weight upland or hiking boots
Guns: .410 to 20-gauge
Ammo: #7.5, #8 and #9 shot
Chokes: C and M
Special Note
Rio Piedra Plantation is the only three-time winner of the prestigious Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year award.
Rio Piedra Plantation is a full-service Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge. To learn more or make a reservation, call 229-336-1677, email info@riopiedraplantation.com or visit riopiedraplantation.com.
Photographs courtesy of Rio Piedra Plantation
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