Shellman Bluff Sporting Club
McIntosh, Georgia⁞67.61± ACRES
Located in Coastal Georgia on the Atlantic Flyaway Migration Route and Surrounded By More Than 100K Acres of Conservation Land ... Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is an Excellent Duck, Deer and Turkey Property.
- 67.61 +/- Acre Recreational Property, McIntosh County, Georgia
- Gated - Excellent Duck, Deer and Turkey Hunting - Surrounded By 100K Acres of Conservation Land - Great Homesite Cleared With High Elevation & Existing New Power with a Deep Well
- Located on the Atlantic Flyaway Migration Route - Great Duck Property
- 20 Acre Floodable Duck Pond - Planted with Corn and Brown Millet - New Shallow 200 foot Well to Flood Duck Ponds
- Flooded Using the Flashboard Riser System to Utilize Harnessing the Natural Water Flow to Property
- Great Navigable Roads Throughout the Property With Culvert System Under Roads for Proper Drainage and Water Level Control
- (3) 1000 Pound Corn Feeders - (3) Box Blinds - (1) Tower Blind - (3) Ladder Blinds
- Abundant Freshwater Swamp Habitat for Duck Population
- Winter Rye Planted on All Road Systems
- Multiple Duck Boxes Throughout the Property
- Used for Personal Use Only Ensuring Pristine Condition and Low-Impact Use
- Conservation Land in the Area
- Sapelo Island
- 16,500 Acres – Fourth largest barrier island on the coast of Georgia
- Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
- 5618 Acres – Owned by FWS – Fish and Wildlife Service
- Altamaha Waterfowl Area
- 11,278 Acres – Located in the Altamaha River Delta and encompasses many historical rice fields great for waterfowl
- Eulonia Tract of the Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area
- 2,015 Acres – primarily upland and freshwater swamp
- Townsend Bombing Range
- 33,000 Acres – woodlands, freshwater swamps, and a few open field environments
- Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
- 4000 Acres – Known as the shorebird reserve for the Georgia Coast
- Altamaha Wildlife Management Area
- 30,000 Acres – One of the largest WMA’s in the county
- Townsend Wildlife Management Area
- 8,114 Acres – Includes woodlands, fresh water swamps and ridges
- Harris Neck National
- 2,824 Acres – refuge and rookery for wood storks
- Timber Investment
- 2022 Timberland Value -$147K Merchantable Timber on this Tract
- Planted Pine Area Creates Excellent Habitat for Deer and Turkey
Once An Arkansas Duck Guide ... The Current Owner of Shellman Bluff Sporting Club Built the Main Duck Blind to House 16 Shooters and 2 Guides ... Complete With a Blackstone Grill and Kitchen to Cook Breakfast in the Blind!
The Altamaha River Located in Close Proximity to Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is a Stopover Point for Migratory Birds Along the Atlantic Flyway, a Major Route for Birds Migrating in North America. Not Only is it an Excellent Recreational Tract, It Has $147K Worth of Merchantable Timber As Well.
Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is a gated 67.61-acre recreational property located in McIntosh County, Georgia, just 20 minutes from Darien and less than 10 minutes from I-95.
Accessible through a single entry point off Shellman Bluff Road, the property features an easement road flanked by freshwater swamp habitat, which is ideal for waterfowl. The road is protected by a culvert system, ensuring it remains fully passable even when the swamp area is flooded during peak duck season. Main entry road leads to new cleared homesite with existing power and deep well ready for a new owner to build. Tucked between the serene beauty of the duck ponds, this site is surrounded by the incredible habitat and wildlife of Shellman Bluff Sporting Club.
Although 43 acres of this tract has surface water present, the land supports thriving planted pines alongside its freshwater swamp and hardwood bottoms, creating a diverse habitat that is rich in deer, turkey, and ducks. This combination of habitats makes it a true sportsman’s paradise.
The property’s current owner, a logger by trade, has spent the last three years developing the land into an exceptional recreational tract. Leveraging his expertise, he transformed the natural wetland area into a flood-able duck pond using natural watersheds and flash board risers to control water levels.
The main 20 acre duck pond, planted with corn and Japanese millet, has become a magnet for waterfowl. In its first full hunting season, the property yielded approximately 40 dozen wood ducks, a dozen teal, and 70 larger ducks, particularly during December when migratory patterns bring an influx of waterfowl to the Atlantic Flyway.
The Altamaha River, close in proximity to Shellman Bluff, is a stopover point for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway, a major route for birds migrating in North America.
Interior of Property
The interior of the property is planted with pines and features navigable roads, deer feeders, box stands, ladder stands, and a large tower blind all strategically placed for hunting. Surrounded by over 100,000 acres of conservation land, including large timber tracts and wildlife management areas, the property benefits from the region’s rich biodiversity. McIntosh County, known as Georgia’s “Conservation Coast,” is home to unique conservation areas such as Sapelo Island, Altamaha Wildlife Management Area, and Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. These habitats play a critical role in supporting migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway.
Timber
A 2022 timber cruise estimated the property contains $147,000 worth of merchantable timber, further adding to its value. Despite its wetlands, the planted pines continue to grow robustly, making the land suitable for both recreational and investment purposes. The property has been used exclusively for private recreational hunting ensuring its pristine condition and low-impact use.
Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is a rare opportunity for hunters and conservation enthusiasts to own a well-managed tract in one of Georgia’s most ecologically significant regions.
Over 100K Acres of Protected Conservation Land in the Area
Sapelo Island is 16,500 Acres – Fourth largest barrier island on the coast of Georgia
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge – 4000 Acres – Known as the shorebird reserve for the Georgia Coast
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge – 5618 Acres – Owned by FWS – Fish and Wildlife Service
Altamaha Wildlife Management Area – 30,000 Acres – One of the largest WMA’s in the county
Altamaha Waterfowl Area – 11,278 Acres – Located in the Altamaha River Delta and encompasses many historical rice fields great for waterfowl
Townsend Wildlife Management Area – 8,114 Acres – Includes woodlands, fresh water swamps and ridges
Eulonia Tract of the Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area – 2,015 Acres – primarily upland and freshwater swamp
Harris Neck National – 2,824 Acres – refuge and rookery for wood storks
Townsend Bombing Range – 33,000 Acres – woodlands, freshwater swamps, and a few open field environment Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is located just 20 minutes from Darien, Georgia and less than 10 minutes from I-95. This 67 +/- acre tract is tucked in an area with abundant freshwater swamp habitat.
Shellman Bluff Sporting Club is the ultimate sportsman's paradise ... Call today for a property tour ... You won't be disappointed.
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