High Cotton

High Cotton is a PREMIER HUNTING PROPERTY in the historic Black River corridor of Williamsburg County. Known for excellent duck and quail hunting it also offers dove fields and woodlands that support deer and wild turkeys. There is something here for every outdoor enthusiast. DUCKS Duck hunting at High Cotton is exceptional. The property maintains an established released mallard program, and hunters regularly see limits of mallards, wood ducks, and occasional gadwall, wigeon, and blue- and green-winged teal. Ducks are drawn to corn planted in impoundments that are flooded before the season. A dependable water supply is provided by hardwood drains, two ponds, and a six-inch well. QUAIL Well-managed quail woods create an ideal setting for an early-release bobwhite quail program. Mature pines were selectively harvested to create a beautiful open pinewoods landscape. The remaining stumps were ground below grade, making the area comfortable to hunt on foot or from a quail buggy. DEER An abundant white-tailed deer population offers strong opportunities for both trophy bucks and does. Quality deer management practices have been implemented to improve herd health and increase hunter success. Permanent stands are strategically positioned near food plots and game feeders. DOVES The area is known for excellent dove hunting. High Cottons cropland is planted in corn, milo, and sunflowers to attract doves and support productive shoots. WILD TURKEYS McElroy Branch and two additional tributaries that run through the property provide good turkey habitat. Nearby thickets have also been preserved for turkey nesting and deer bedding. Several hens with poults have recently been sighted, indicating a successful brood hatch. MAIN HOUSE High Cotton has a first-class hunting lodge. Whether used as a weekend retreat or a primary residence, the home provides approximately 2,500 square feet of well-built living space. Built in 2023, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath house features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Heart pine floors enhance the open great room, which includes a large brick fireplace and hearth. A spacious covered carport also provides an ideal setting for cookouts and post-hunt gatherings. NEIGHBORHOOD High Cotton is located on Hwy 521 approximately two miles south of the iconic Cooper's Country Store. The property joins the Open Space Institutes woodlands property that fronts on the Black River and will never be developed. High Cotton is located less than forty-five minutes from coastal Georgetown.