Monster Bucks!

The Gopher Plantation QDM and feeding program are yielding great results and there were several quality bucks taken during the 2010/2011 season, as well as recent seasons, as you will see from the photo gallery.  There were also several other trophy bucks spotted by hunters but not taken.  The favorable weather conditions during 2011 and the abundant rain that we have received so far this year, during the critical antler growing period, is guaranteed to produce a monster crop of heavy antlered bucks for the upcoming 2012/2013 season.  Deer density is at an all-time high, which means more does for the bucks to chase and more bucks to do the chasing.  Because of our QDM and supplemental feeding programs we are anticipating a bumper crop of 3-4 year old bucks during the 2012/2013 season.  These bucks will just be approaching their prime and will be putting on heavy mass and will have impressive antler spread and height. Many of the more elusive, older class bucks remain for those hunters willing to put in the time and preparation to cross their path.  The staff of seasoned guides at the Gopher Plantation can put you in the core areas of these bucks but you will need to be prepared and committed in order to score with one of these bruisers.

The Gopher Plantation continues to expand the property with several newly acquired tracts adjacent to or nearby the original Gopher Plantation property.  These newly acquired tracts were not previously hunted heavily and the sign and actual deer observed on these new properties are impressive.  We have planted food plots, installed feeding stations and elevated blinds in preparation for the season and we expect great results from these new properties.

Click here to some the bucks taken in recent seasons.

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The Gopher Plantation provides their deer and turkey populations with a high-protein diet year-round. The Gopher Plantation feeding program and QDM standards are second to none in the Southeast. Click the photo below to view the Gopher Plantation trophies taken during the 2010/2011 season and previous seasons.

Click the photo to the left to view other deer trophies.

Gopher Plantation has over 60 deer stands. These stands are strategically located near food plots. Stands have sides, tops and comfortable chairs. Some stands easily accommodate three chairs which are ideal for parent-child hunts. Our expert Guides escort all hunters. Over the last few seasons, 60% of our hunters harvested an 8-point or better. Good luck hunting this year and we hope to see you soon!

View of the Big Field from the deer stand.  This location has consistently been one of the most productive stands on the plantation.  The "Big Field" is surrounded by a creek bottom on one side, hardwood forest on another and pine forest on the other sides.  The field is also adjacent to planted agricultural fields.  The "Big Field" is planted in various green field foods including clover and rye grass and is a favorite feeding spot for the deer population.

View deer habitat and additional stands