Marsh Hunting Preserve began as a dream of Windel Marsh and his brother, Husmith Marsh, in 1960.  Opening in October of 1960 on approximately 400 acres of pine ridges, hardwood branches and 2 ponds, the preserve was a first for the Bulloch County area.  Quail hunting was a favorite pastime for many in this vicinity, but paying to hunt was something new and caught on slowly.  As the quail population declined, due to the clear-cutting of forests, the population explosion and some believe, the use of some pesticides, more hunters began to explore the possibility of preserve hunting.

Operating the preserve, raising their own birds, training their own bird-dogs, providing jeeps and buggies for the clients plus locating guides, was a full-time, year-round occupation.  At first, day hunts or half-day hunts were offered.  Later, in the ' 80's, Windel bought out his brother's share of the Preserve and decided to go on a membership basis only.  By this time, overnight accommodations, plus meals were offered.  At the present time, 12 overnight guests can be accommodated in the Lodge and the 2 cabins, all which overlook the 30 acre pond, stocked with bream and bass.  There is a total of 9 ponds located on what is now approximately 600 acres of beautiful, mature pine forests.  Marsh Hunting Preserve offers only bobwhite quail hunting and it is as close to wild bird hunting as you will find anywhere.  Members come from all over the United States and most have been a member for 20 years or more.

Our guides are young men who are (almost all) students at Georgia Southern University and are of the highest caliber.  Most of them have grown up hunting and fishing and with a love of the outdoors.

Maybe not a "Field of Dreams" but definitely a "Forest of Dreams".

Marsh Hunting Preserve
3079 Metts Rd
Statesboro, Ga 30461
912-764-6211