Bear Creek Plantation
Dooly County, Georgia⁞729.2± ACRES
A turnkey, intensely managed sporting property in the heart of Dooly County—where proven deer genetics, water, and improvements come together in one complete package
- 729.2 acres high-quality recreational property located in Dooly, County, GA
- Approx. 15 miles to Cordele; approx. 130 miles to Atlanta; approx. 55 miles to Macon
- 4,365 sq ft house (2,559 sq ft downstairs, 1,806 sq ft upstairs, 628 sq ft porches, 576 sq ft carport), 6 BD/4 Baths, built in 2024 with a metal roof; outdoor kitchen area; Fiber optic wifi; Rinnia on demand hot water heater; includes underground power for property; lawn irrigation
- 30X60, 1,800 sq ft enclosed metal building, includes walk-in 10X10 cooler; 476 sq ft open shelter attached to metal building; half bath; ice machine; stainless steel counters for game processing; electric wench
- 30X30 covered dock, boat lift, boat trailer
- In a neighborhood of large adjoining landowners
- .59 miles frontage on Tippettville Road
- 15-acre lake
- Intensely managed for turkey and deer with planted food plots, as well as natural duck habitat; 9 comfortable enclosed condo deer stands; deer feeders
- Dooly County was the first QDMA county in state of Georgia
- Good roads throughout with natural hardwood
- Rolling Topography, mature hardwood creek bottoms
- Excellent soils, 4-inch well
- Future timber revenue
- Turnkey with equipment included, equipment list available upon request
Modern lodge living meets legacy land stewardship—729 acres of managed habitat, strong neighborhood, and ready-to-enjoy recreation from day one
A rare opportunity to step into a fully developed hunting retreat with great infrastructure, and a track record of producing exceptional wildlife
Bear Creek Plantation is a breathtaking 729-acre recreational property located in Dooly County, GA. Featuring 0.59 miles of road frontage on Hwy 112 and a custom gated entrance, it offers both accessibility and security. The plantation is surrounded by large landowners who engage in similar wildlife management practices, enhancing the beauty of the area’s farmland and fostering a well-kept community.
Conveniently located near Cordele, Atlanta, and Macon, this property strikes the perfect balance of privacy without isolation. The property features an intensely managed deer and turkey habitat, complemented by a year-round feeding program that produces the exceptional quality bucks for which Dooly County is renowned.
The exquisite 4,365 sq ft lodge, constructed in 2024, includes three spacious bedrooms and three large baths on the first floor, all featuring walk-in showers. The lodge showcases pine floors throughout, tray ceilings, large mud/laundry room, and ample storage. In the expansive entertaining area, a large stone fireplace with a gas lighter makes lighting easy, complemented by a separate more formal entertaining space and a dining room that provides plenty of room for families and friends to gather for special occasions. The caterer’s kitchen is equipped with Cambria quartz countertops, a 6-burner Monogram gas stove/oven, a convenient potfiller faucet, and a roomy walk-in pantry. For work-related tasks, there’s a dedicated office that ensures privacy.
The second floor features a game room equipped with a pool table, offering endless fun as you unwind and take in the stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape from a separate sitting area. This level also includes a large screen tv, ice machine, sink, small refrigerator, plenty of counter space, three spacious bedrooms and one large bath, complete with a walk-in shower.
On the back porch, a Coyote outdoor kitchen creates the ideal space for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy the warmth of a gas brick firepit and relax in rocking chairs while overlooking the picturesque 15-acre stocked lake, where you can watch wildlife feeding in the nearby food plot and waterfowl landing to enjoy the view.
Also included with the 15-acre lake, stocked with bream and bass, is a 30x30 dock featuring a 12x15 covered area with an electric boat lift. An open sitting area provides a tranquil view of the water, offering ample space for family, friends, and kids to enjoy. The property also includes a boat and trailer, along with three electric fish feeders.
Additionally, there are nine comfortable enclosed condo deer stands strategically placed across nine large wildlife food plots. The newly-constructed 30x60, 1,800 sq ft enclosed metal building features an equipped 10x10 walk-in cooler, a 476 sq ft open shelter attached to the main structure, a half bath, an ice machine, and stainless-steel counters for game processing, along with an electric winch. This facility provides an excellent and convenient solution for storing equipment and managing any project you take on.
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From murky farm ponds to pristine glacier-cut lakes and everything in between, Knox Daniels’ expertise stems from a lifelong fascination of water and the creatures that live in and around it. He recognizes and helps clients appreciate the value water features bring to a property. “My goal is to help buyers realize and sellers maximize the value different water bodies bring to a property, not only in a recreational sense, but also for social storm reasons.” After extensively traveling the country for collegiate BASS fishing tournaments, Knox graduated and worked for the Southeast’s finest fisheries and wildlife biologist, Greg Grimes. With Grimes’ company, AES, Knox managed many of the southeast’s finest private lake estate/impoundment properties, and learned the intricacies of upscale property management. Learning from Greg and other biologists, Knox honed in on the specific conditions and habitat needed for optimal gamefish growth in private lakes. He has also worked as a property manager on several thousand acres and for a commercial developer, facilitating the dirt work and builds of several apartment complexes, but his true passion has always been in the outdoors. “I’ve always had an insatiable fascination with ponds/lakes and am grateful to be able to help to place clients on the properties of their dreams and make their personal fisheries/wildlife goals reality with JKA.” – Knox Daniels
Jason has been assisting landowners for the last 28 years in Georgia and South Carolina obtain achievements the owners did not realize were possible. His degree in Biology from Georgia Southern stemmed from the desire to know how things in nature work. His plantation roots began at just 16 years old outside of Albany, GA and the last 20 years were spent in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. His entire career has been spent developing a global approach to plantation management. That plan included sales. Sales is in Jason’s blood- his mom had a 45-year career as a real estate broker. After college, he chose to pursue his passion of making properties great. In 2011, Jason sold his first plantation. Since then, he has assisted buyers and sellers with over $20 million in sales while most of that time working as a full-time General Manager of a large Lowcountry plantation. Today, he is committed to using his unique skill set and experience to guide landowners through the many challenges of plantation ownership.
Bruce Ratliff is a retired elected official (Property Appraiser Taylor County). Bruce brings years of experience in ad valorem tax knowledge. His property tax background gives JKA Associates & clients a unique insight into the complicated tax process. Bruce held several positions in the Florida Association of Property Appraisers, including member of the Board of Directors, President, Vice-President and Secretary, and served on the Agricultural & Legislative Committees for the Association. The real estate business has been part of Bruce’s life since childhood. His mother, Shirley Ratliff owned Professional Realty of Perry, Florida and his father, Buster owned Ratliff Land Surveying which Bruce was General Manager of before his political career.
Hailing from a long line of outdoorsmen, Tim learned a great deal from his father and grandfather. He saw first-hand what it means to be a good land steward. He believes land is so much more than a place to hunt, fish, and grow timber or crops. “It’s an identity, a resting place, a safe haven and a way of life, said Tim.” Tim’s family ties to Alabama run deep. During his grandfather’s first term, Governor James was responsible for signing into law Alabama’s first state duck stamp which helped to ensure funding for the procurement, development, and preservation of wetlands for migratory waterfowl habitat. He also established Alabama’s lifetime hunting license, so it is no surprise that Tim is an avid outdoorsman with a keen eye as to how best to improve habitat for the greater good of its wildlife.
With Madison County roots, Lori grew up on her family farm at Pettis Springs along the historic Aucilla River. A love of the land was instilled in Lori very early on by her father who was a local farmer. Lori understands the importance of good land stewardship and has witnessed first-hand how her own father, a former 2-term member of the Florida House of Representatives whose district encompassed many rural counties of the Red Hills Plantation Region, with a little bit of sweat equity, so lovingly worked their own family land. These are core values she carries with her today, and nothing gives her more personal satisfaction than to represent some of the south’s best land stewards.
Cole’s dedication to land management lies in his family roots. As a fourth-generation timber expert, Cole’s earliest memories were spent with his father managing timber investments. With a degree in Food Resource Economics from the University of Florida, Cole is the epitome of an up-and-coming leader. He grew up with a hands-on approach to learning land management and conservation and has spent the last 15 years learning every angle of the real estate and forest industry. Cole is a member of the Florida Forestry Association, Red Hills Quail Forever, Southeastern Wood Producers Association and he uses this platform as an advocate for landowners and their land investments. His family has dedicated the past 60 years to providing landowners in North Florida and South Georgia with professional land management services focused on improving and protecting one’s forestland and wildlife investment. In fact, their family business, M.A. Rigoni, Inc., was one of the first to introduce whole tree chipping to the Red Hills Region.
As a landowner of his own family farm, Lick Skillet, along with family land that has been passed down and enjoyed together at Keaton Beach for 40 years, Jon knows what it means to be a steward of the last best places. As a third-generation land broker with more than 30 years of experience in advising landowners in this niche, Jon is known for his innate ability to harvest a land’s unique intrinsic value. Touting several notable sales under his belt, Jon personally closed Rock Creek/Molpus – 124,000 acres of premium timberland at $142,000,000 – which was known as the largest timberland land sale in the Southeast for eight years running. He is a co-founding member of LandLeader and achieved the real estate industry’s highest honor, “2022 National Broker of the Year – Recreational Land Sales,” by the Realtors® Land Institute.