Bienville Plantation

What Bienville Plantation does

Bienville Plantation (operating as Bienville Outdoors, branded "The Big Bass Factory") is a private outdoor adventure resort located on thousands of acres of former phosphate-mining land in White Springs, North Central Florida. The property's mineral-rich trophy lakes, including Lake Purvis, support year-round gorging Florida bass and have produced a record 15.68 lb Florida Black Bass. The company operates an integrated stack of guided activities — trophy bass fishing, bow fishing, pan fishing, alligator hunting (guaranteed up to 10 feet), deer hunting ($15K–$20K packages), turkey, hog, and duck hunting, plus clay sports — supported by five luxury 5-bedroom Heritage Log Homes, an on-site Pro Shop stocking premium tackle brands, and fine dining under Chef Rose Morgan (Le Cordon Bleu / Culinary Institute of America) serving groups up to 50.

Business model and go-to-market are direct-to-consumer: customers book via website forms or phone reservations, pay 50% non-refundable deposits plus a 3.5% credit card surcharge, and consume packages that bundle guiding, lodging, meals, and equipment. Revenue spans per-trip outdoor adventures (one-time experience fees), lodging, retail (Pro Shop), event hosting (weddings, corporate retreats, social events), and shooting range fees. Operations are served by a small core management team supplemented by a network of 50+ vetted independent fishing guides operating premium Skeeter, Ranger, Stratos, Nitro, Gambler, and Triton bass boats, with regulatory advantages from participation in the State Alligator and Deer Management Programs. Marketing relies on the company website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, email newsletter, and a downloadable 2025 rate sheet; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or AI/technology capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Bienville Plantation

Legal name

Bienville Outdoors

Website

https://bienville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bienville Outdoors is a private Florida outdoor adventure resort offering trophy bass fishing, big-game hunting, and clay sports on former phosphate-mining lakes, supported by five luxury cabins, fine dining, and an on-site Pro Shop for individual, corporate, and wedding guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Resort and Hunting/Fishing Lodge

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safari Camps & Tented Lodges (THAGAOAF), National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Guided bass fishing
• Outdoor hunting excursions
• Luxury cabin lodging
• Corporate retreat venues
• Wedding event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

White Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Adventures and Guiding Services: Guided fishing trips (bass, pan fish, bow fishing) and hunting experiences (alligator, turkey, deer, hogs, duck) generate the primary revenue. Bass fishing half-day trips start at $690, full day at $790. Alligator hunts range from $3,000 to $9,000+ depending on size. Deer hunting packages range from $15,000 to $20,000.
2. Lodging and Cabin Rentals: Five luxury guest lodges with five bedrooms each, featuring heartwood pine floors, wood-burning fireplaces, full kitchens, and screened porches overlooking Lake Purvis. Also offers camping sites at $89 per night with 2-night minimum.
3. Pro Shop Retail Sales: On-site Pro Shop sells fishing gear, apparel, and equipment from brands including Lews, Favorite Fishing, Flying Monkey, Wiley-X, Columbia, HUK, Zoom, Z-Man, Strike King, and Rapala. Also offers rod and reel rentals.
4. Event Hosting (Weddings and Corporate): Venue rentals for weddings, corporate retreats, social events, and gatherings. Full venue rental includes all 5 cabins and main lodge for 3 days/2 nights.
5. Clay Sports and Shooting Range: Trap, skeet, and 5-stand clay shooting activities. Rounds priced at $35 each, shotgun rentals at $45.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bienville Plantation is a private outdoor adventure resort in White Springs, Florida offering guided freshwater fishing (bass, bow fishing, pan fishing) and guided hunts (alligator, turkey, deer, hog, duck) on trophy lakes formed from old phosphate mining pits. The resort also provides luxury cabin lodging, fine Southern-style dining, a Pro Shop, clay-sport shooting, and hosts private events including corporate retreats and weddings.

Product overview

Bienville Outdoors is an outdoor adventure resort offering a diverse portfolio of guided hunting and fishing experiences along with luxury lodging and event services. The core offerings include guided bass fishing (the company's flagship 'Big Bass Factory' experience), bow fishing, pan fishing, alligator hunting, turkey hunting, deer hunting, duck hunting, hog hunting, and clay sports shooting. Supporting services include five luxury log cabins (Heritage Log Homes), fine dining with Chef Rose Morgan, corporate retreat packages, and wedding/event venues. A Pro Shop provides fishing gear and equipment from major brands. The company operates as a single unified resort experience where guests can book individual activities or comprehensive all-inclusive packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guided Bass Fishing
• Guided Bow Fishing
• Guided Pan Fishing
• Guided Alligator Hunting
• Guided Turkey Hunting
• Guided Deer Hunting
• Guided Hog Hunting
• Guided Duck Hunting
• Clay Sports / Shooting
• Luxury Cabin Lodging
• Fine Southern Dining
• Pro Shop (Retail)
• Corporate Retreats and Group Events
• Weddings and Private Celebrations

Quantifiable outcome

• Record Florida Black Bass weighing 15.68 lbs, measuring 28 inches in length and 24 inches in girth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bass Pro Shops: Large outdoor retailer with resort/experience brands (Big Cedar, Top of the Rock). Comparable as a broad incumbent that connects fishing enthusiasts with destination experiences and lodging.
• Orvis: Established multi-channel outdoor brand (retail, lodges, schools, trips). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the flyfishing and hunting-trip category, with a curated lodge directory that includes sporting lodges like Bienville.
• Mossy Oak: Outdoor lifestyle and hunting media/brand company with extensive properties, media, and partnerships in the hunting-conservation ecosystem. Comparable as an incumbent shaping the audience Bienville targets.

Direct peers

• High Adventure Ranch: Private hunting preserve offering guided deer, hog, turkey, and small-game hunts with on-site lodging. Comparable in product mix (multi-species guided hunting) and resort-style delivery.
• Babcock Ranch Wilderness Adventures: Florida-based guided hunting, fishing, and eco-tour operation on a large working ranch. Comparable to Bienville in geography (Florida), guided-outdoor product mix, and resort/lodging model.
• Llangollen Lodge: Premier destination hunting and fishing lodge in North Carolina offering all-inclusive guided packages with luxury lodging. Closely comparable to Bienville in full-service sporting-lodge format and high-end package pricing.
• Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: Boutique guided flyfishing outfitter with destination packages and lodging. Comparable to Bienville in guided-fishing-led, lodging-inclusive trip format, though more focused on flyfishing than trophy bass.
• Quail Creek Plantation: Southeastern US hunting plantation offering premium quail, deer, and turkey packages with on-site lodging. Comparable to Bienville's hunting-led, all-inclusive plantation-resort model.
• Greenhead Shooting & Hunting Lodge: South Carolina sporting lodge offering guided hunting (duck, deer, turkey) and shooting-sports packages with lodging. Comparable all-inclusive sporting-lodge value proposition.

Regional players

• Everglades Rod & Gun Club: Long-standing Florida hunting and fishing club. Comparable as a regional Florida outdoor recreation property, though more club-oriented than the open-resort model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BienvilleOutdoorsResort
• Instagraminstagram.com/bienvilleoutdoorsfl
• TikToktiktok.com/@bienville_outdoors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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