Income-Producing Land & World-Class Hunting in Premier South GA Location

Situated in one of the most bustling agricultural areas and desirable sporting regions of Southwest Georgia, Pine Knoll Ducker encompasses 1,916± acres of carefully managed land featuring productive pecan groves, mature hardwoods, and pine forests. The property offers the uncommon ability to generate agricultural income while preserving the traditions of a true recreational estate. What truly distinguishes Pine Knoll Ducker is the combination of scale, location, and stewardship. Nestled within an exceptional neighborhood of large, privately owned landholdings, the property benefits from the stewardship and scale of surrounding properties, creating an outstanding wildlife corridor and enhancing the hunting experiences. The property’s diverse landscape further elevates its appeal. Established pecan orchards provide a valuable agricultural component while also serving as a natural food source that attracts and concentrates wildlife. Complementing the orchards are mature timber stands, creek corridors, and diverse habitat areas that create ideal conditions for thriving populations of game species. Among other game species, the trophy whitetail deer and turkey hunting in particular are excellent. Following significant improvements over the past seven years, the pecan operation is entering an exciting new phase of productivity. With 760± planted acres of pecans, Pine Knoll Ducker represents a significant agricultural asset supported by a fully irrigated orchard system with 11 high-capacity wells. Approximately 40% of the orchards were re-established in 2020 with improved varieties selected for the premium retail market, complementing the property's mature orchard base. As these younger orchards continue to mature, Pine Knoll Ducker is well positioned for increased production, enhanced profitability, and long-term appreciation alongside its exceptional recreational value. Pine Knoll Ducker enjoys a highly sought-after location within one of the South’s most recognized sporting regions. The property is positioned among some of the finest private landholdings in southwest Georgia and is within convenient reach of Albany, Thomasville, and the broader plantation belt. Nearby Albany provides access to dining, shopping, and commercial/private aviation. BROKER'S COMMENT: “What sets this property apart is its rare ability to deliver both substantial income and some of the finest hunting opportunities available in South Georgia. Located in a distinctive neighborhood, Pine Knoll Ducker is surrounded by large privately owned properties that contribute significantly to the premier wildlife resources. The property’s land class variety furthers its wildlife appeal — the food source of the pecan groves concentrates the area’s wildlife while the surrounding hardwood bottoms provide the habitat they need to thrive. With significant improvements over the last 7 years, the pecan groves are well positioned to generate meaningful income in the next few years. Calling it a 'well-diversified' property would be an understatement.” THE FACTS: • 1,916± acre premier pecan operation located in a desirable Albany, Georgia location bordering Cane Mill, Magnolia, and Chickasawhatchee • This is the income-producing component of the historic Pine Knoll Plantation, a family-owned legacy property spanning nearly six decades of stewardship • 760± planted acres of pecans o 40+ years – 226 Acres o 16-40 years – 84 Acres o 5-15 years – 450 Acres • Varieties Include Desirable, Kiowa, Pawnee, Moneymakers, Sumner, Cunard, Elliott, Byrd, Avalon, Stuart. A complete list of varieties and acreages can be provided to qualified prospects. • Approximately 40% of the orchards were replanted in 2020 with improved varieties selected for the premium retail market, positioning the operation for increased production and enhanced long-term profitability. • Orchards are fully irrigated, 11 wells in total. Wells are grandfathered with no volume restrictions. 620 acres are solid set irrigation, and 140 acres are micro jets. Can put out 1” of water in 12 hours. o 4 wells 1200-1500 gallons per minute (GPM) o 3 wells 400 GPM o 4 wells 300 GPM • Property manager has 30 years of experience on Pine Knoll and is considered a pecan industry expert • 1,165± acres of recreational hardwoods and pine forests provide some of the best hunting to be found in South Georgia. Excellent trophy deer and turkey. • Productive dove fields • One of the best natural wood duck bottoms in the area • Surrounded by large-acreage neighbors that intensively manage for wildlife, fostering exceptional habitat continuity and game populations with little pressure. The pecan groves provide a major food source for deer and turkey and they flock to the orchards during morning and evening hours. The neighborhood is known for exceptional whitetail genetics and the ability to produce mature, impressive bucks. • Diverse water features include 4-acre and 3-acre ponds within the pecan orchards, a 5+ acre “natural” lake in the hardwoods, a former fishing lake with restoration potential, and a significant natural blue hole • Over 1.5 miles of Mud Creek/Kiokee Creek creates an incredible wildlife corridor • Offering includes farm equipment • Improvements include a historic manager’s house, two staff houses, small cabin, workshop, equipment barns, fuel tanks • Just 15 minutes to the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport • Less than an hour’s drive north from Thomasville and three hours south of Atlanta • An additional 1,006± acre Pine Knoll Pecans offering on Lake Blackshear is also available LOCATION: Pine Knoll Ducker is located fifteen minutes west of Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County, in a neighborhood of large, world-class recreational properties. Southwest Georgia, and the Albany area in particular, is renowned for its sporting opportunities due to the exemplary habitat and the sheer number of properties managing for wildlife. There are 295,000± acres of exceptional properties in the greater Albany area. Pine Knoll Ducker is bordered on the west by Magnolia, Cane Mill to the north, the quail preserve portion of Pine Knoll to the east, and the 19,700-acre Chickasawhatchee state land to the south. The property is less than an hour’s drive to Thomasville and three hours south of Atlanta. The Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is just 15 minutes from Pine Knoll Ducker and offers several commercial flights each day to and from Atlanta as well as a 6,601-foot runway for private aviation. IMPROVEMENTS: The property’s improvements are practical, functional, and well suited to support both agricultural operations and recreational use. There is a charming manager’s house nestled under a canopy of mature oaks and magnolias at the headquarters, as well as a recently renovated staff house, an additional house for staff, and a small owner’s cabin. Functional agricultural improvements include multiple equipment barns, a workshop, and utility buildings that provide the infrastructure for the pecan operation. HISTORY: Pine Knoll Ducker is located fifteen minutes west of Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County, in a neighborhood of large, world-class recreational properties. Southwest Georgia, and the Albany area in particular, is renowned for its sporting opportunities due to the exemplary habitat and the sheer number of properties managing for wildlife. There are 295,000± acres of exceptional properties in the greater Albany area. Pine Knoll Ducker is bordered on the west by Magnolia, Cane Mill to the north, the quail preserve portion of Pine Knoll to the east, and the 19,700-acre Chickasawhatchee state land to the south. The property is less than an hour’s drive to Thomasville and three hours south of Atlanta. The Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is just 15 minutes from Pine Knoll Ducker and offers several commercial flights each day to and from Atlanta as well as a 6,601-foot runway for private aviation. CLIMATE Southwest Georgia has a humid subtropical climate and offers long warm summers and the most pleasant, mild winters. Between November and March, the daily high temperatures in Albany average 65 degrees and low temperatures on average are 40 degrees. Rainfall usually peaks in March and during the summer months, with an average annual rainfall of 51 inches.