"When you have shot one bird flying you have shot all birds flying. They are all different and they fly in different ways but the sensation is the same and the last one is as good as the first."
-Ernest Hemingway
-Ernest Hemingway
Our History
Since the early 1700's Sweetwater Creek has rolled between the hills of Sweetwater Farm offering a great watering hole for resident and migratory dove as well as waterfowl.
In 1767, James Mattox settled in the area and built a small mill on Sweewater Creek. From this mill, Mattox constructed a rock dam to supply a larger water source for the growing population. To date, the dam at Sweetwater Creek is one of the last 4 standing rock dams in the county. In 1803, the Stage Coach Inn was built off Wire Road to offer shelter and rest for travelers from Augusta, Georgia to the then state capital Milledgeville.
Today Sweetwater Wingshooting's agricultural practices are focused around sound dove management. We believe in passing along the tradition of great Georgia Wingshooting experiences to the next generation.
- Sweetwater Wingshooting
In 1767, James Mattox settled in the area and built a small mill on Sweewater Creek. From this mill, Mattox constructed a rock dam to supply a larger water source for the growing population. To date, the dam at Sweetwater Creek is one of the last 4 standing rock dams in the county. In 1803, the Stage Coach Inn was built off Wire Road to offer shelter and rest for travelers from Augusta, Georgia to the then state capital Milledgeville.
Today Sweetwater Wingshooting's agricultural practices are focused around sound dove management. We believe in passing along the tradition of great Georgia Wingshooting experiences to the next generation.
- Sweetwater Wingshooting
Dove Season
Projected 2017 Season Dates: Sept 3-17…Oct 8-Nov 5…Nov 24-Jan 10th 2018
Dove Membership
2017 Dove Season Membership email info@sweetwaterwingshooting.com
Two children 15 years old and younger may accompany each membership. The tradition of wingshooting doves in Georgia is an important part of our heritage and we would like to pass that along to you and your family.
Limited memberships will be offered for the 2017 Dove Season at Sweetwater Wingshooting.
For more information, please email us or call 404-290-3357.
Two children 15 years old and younger may accompany each membership. The tradition of wingshooting doves in Georgia is an important part of our heritage and we would like to pass that along to you and your family.
Limited memberships will be offered for the 2017 Dove Season at Sweetwater Wingshooting.
For more information, please email us or call 404-290-3357.
Lodge and Farm Membership
New for 2017, our picturesque Lodge will be open for the first time. Enjoy relaxing fireside views of our 50 acre private lake. For more information, visit sweetwaterfarmllc.com
The Habitat
For the 2017 season, our fields consist of Winter Wheat, Clearfield Sunflower, Corn and Grain Sorghum.
Our field design, bird management and site location will provide quality dove shoots from September through January. We have worked extensively with State Biologists and Agricultural Specialists to produce successful crop yields.
Our habitat management plan is not limited to your average September millet dove shoot. In turn, we focus on a year round plan for doves which imprints on the birds on their fall migration as well as their spring migration north. The consistency of our crops allows us to hold large numbers of doves providing our members with quality shoots year after year.
Our field design, bird management and site location will provide quality dove shoots from September through January. We have worked extensively with State Biologists and Agricultural Specialists to produce successful crop yields.
Our habitat management plan is not limited to your average September millet dove shoot. In turn, we focus on a year round plan for doves which imprints on the birds on their fall migration as well as their spring migration north. The consistency of our crops allows us to hold large numbers of doves providing our members with quality shoots year after year.
Our Roots
Carson McElheney, owner of a premier landscape architecture firm in Atlanta, has applied his passion for traditional design and land planning to create this beautiful wingshooting venue on Sweetwater Farm.
©2012-2017 Sweetwater Wingshooting | 3045 Wire Road Thomson, Georgia | email: info@sweetwaterwingshooting.com