Dorchester Shooting Preserve

What Dorchester Shooting Preserve does

Dorchester Shooting Preserve operates a 5,000-acre hunting and outdoor recreation preserve on the southeast Georgia coast in Midway, approximately 30 minutes south of Savannah. Founded in 1999 by Charlie and Chuck Gaskin as a family-owned members-only hunting club, the company has grown into an integrated destination offering Bob White quail hunting (half-day and full-day formats), continental pheasant shoots, saltwater and freshwater fishing (inshore, nearshore, tarpon, redfish), a ten-station sporting clays course with NSCA/APSI-certified instruction, and a 10,000+ sq ft lodge built in 2008 that accommodates 40-100 guests for corporate retreats, weddings, and family events.

The core product is guided outdoor experiences delivered on owned, managed land rather than a technology platform; the supporting technology is minimal (a content website, phone/email reservations, and on-property retail via the Pro Shop). Revenue is generated from per-hunter reservation fees for hunting and fishing packages, sporting clays lessons and rentals, lodge and event bookings (up to 60 guests in the conference facility), Pro Shop retail and Beretta firearm rentals, and international Argentina hunting trips sold as a booking intermediary through a 20-year partnership with Frontera Wingshooting. Customers are affluent individual outdoor enthusiasts, corporate groups seeking team-building and executive retreats, and international wingshooting clients targeting Argentina. All reservations require a 50% deposit with the balance due on departure; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

The go-to-market is direct and relationship-driven: SEO/content marketing via huntdsp.com, word-of-mouth referrals, inside sales via phone and email, and targeted corporate retreat packages. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, and no external institutional investment; the business is family-owned and operates with a small core staff supplemented by experienced guides, certified shooting instructors, professional fishing captains, and long-tenured culinary and hospitality personnel.

Name

Dorchester Shooting Preserve

Legal name

Dorchester Shooting Preserve

Website

https://huntdsp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dorchester Shooting Preserve is a family-owned, 5,000-acre hunting and outdoor recreation preserve in Midway, Georgia, offering guided quail hunting, pheasant shoots, fishing, sporting clays, and lodge-based corporate retreats and events to affluent individual outdoor enthusiasts and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation / Hunting Preserve Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (Sanctuary/Reserve-Based) (THAAAFAF), Hunting Accessories & Field Gear Retail (Calls, Decoys, Blinds, Game Cameras) (CRAMAKAE)

Keywords

• Guided quail hunting
• Wingshooting preserves
• Sporting clays courses
• Corporate hunting retreats
• Outdoor recreation hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Midway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Quail Hunting Experiences: Half-day and full-day quail hunts priced per hunter, with per-bird fees for additional harvests. Half-day includes 8 quail per hunter; full-day includes 15 quail per hunter.
2. Continental Pheasant Shoots: High-volume corporate pheasant shooting package including 10 pheasants per hunter, southern country buffet lunch. Bird cleaning and packaging available for an additional fee. Designed for corporate outings and group events.
3. Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing: Inshore, nearshore, sight fishing, tarpon, and bull redfish guided fishing trips on the Georgia coast. Half-day and full-day options. 50% deposit required to guarantee reservations.
4. Sporting Clays: World-class sporting clays course with ten fully automatic stations. Gun rentals, cart rentals, and ammunition available through the Pro Shop. Private and group shooting lessons offered by certified instructors.
5. Lodge and Event Hosting: Luxury lodge accommodations with over 10,000 square feet of gathering space, dining, porches, and outdoor pavilion. Accommodates 40-100 guests for events. Conference room with AV equipment and wireless internet for business meetings. Meals included as part of the experience.
6. Argentina Hunting Trips: High-volume dove, duck, and pigeon hunting trips in Argentina organized through partner Frontera Wingshooting, featuring four world-class lodges. Dorchester acts as the booking intermediary, with Chuck Gaskin personally organizing trips for 20 years.
7. Pro Shop Retail and Rentals: Pro Shop sells Beretta clothing, Orvis clothing, Irish Setter Boots, Beretta firearms, local cane syrup, Tervis Tumblers, books, and Dorchester gift items. Also rents Beretta shotguns and sells shotgun shells for all gauges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dorchester Shooting Preserve operates a 5,000-acre managed hunting preserve on the southeast Georgia coast, offering guided quail hunts, continental pheasant shoots, saltwater and freshwater fishing trips, and a ten-station sporting clays course. The property features a 10,000+ sq ft lodge with dining, event space, conference facilities, and cottages, and resells international Argentina hunting trips through partner Frontera Wingshooting. A 50% deposit secures reservations, with the balance due upon departure.

Product overview

Dorchester Shooting Preserve is a 5,000-acre hunting preserve on the southeast Georgia coast offering an integrated portfolio of outdoor sporting experiences. The core offerings include quail hunting (half-day and full-day packages), continental pheasant shoots, Argentina international hunting trips (via partner Frontera Wingshooting), saltwater and freshwater fishing (inshore, nearshore, tarpon, redfish), and sporting clays. Supporting amenities include The Lodge (a 10,000+ sq ft event and dining venue), an on-site Pro Shop (selling and renting Beretta firearms and outdoor gear), and corporate retreat packages combining multiple activities. The company operates the Gaskin family-owned plantation, supplemented by international hunting partnerships in Argentina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quail Hunting Guided Bob White Quail hunting on 5,000+ acres of managed quail habitat, offered as half-day hunts (8 quail per hunter) and full-day hunts (15 quail per hunter), with professional guides, hunt buggy, and trained retrievers and pointers. Designed for wing-shooters and outdoor enthusiasts seeking traditional Southern hunting experiences.
• Continental Pheasant Shoots High-volume pheasant shooting experience with 12 stations arranged in a circle around a 60-foot tower, including 10 pheasants per participant, Southern Country Buffet Lunch, and bird cleaning services. Targeted at corporate outings and group events.
• Argentina Hunting Trips International wingshooting trips organized through partner Frontera Wingshooting, offering dove, duck, and pigeon hunting at four world-class lodges in Argentina (La Zenaida Lodge, El Paraiso Lodge, Montaraz Lodge, and Veracruz Lodge). Dorchester serves as the booking intermediary, with Chuck Gaskin personally organizing trips.
• Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Coastal Georgia fishing adventures including inshore fishing (April–December), nearshore fishing (May–October), sight fishing for redfish, tarpon fishing, and bull redfish expeditions, guided by professional captains. Half-day and full-day options available.
• Sporting Clays World-class sporting clays course with ten fully automatic stations featuring multiple target presentations, set among moss-covered live oaks and pine trees. Private and group shooting lessons offered by certified instructors (NSCA Level I, Level II, and APSI).
• The Lodge 10,000+ square foot gathering venue featuring rustic natural wood interiors, fireplaces, dining and entertainment areas, meeting room, pro shop, porches, and outdoor pavilion accommodating 40–100 guests for events, with traditional Southern cuisine. Includes the L. Carlton Gill conference room with AV equipment and wireless internet for up to 60 guests.
• Pro Shop Retail shop offering Beretta and Orvis clothing, Irish Setter Boots, Beretta firearms, local cane syrup, Tervis Tumblers, books, and Dorchester gift items. Also rents Beretta shotguns and sells ammunition for all gauges, including the Commercial Preserve License required for Georgia quail hunting.
• Corporate Retreats Corporate team-building retreats featuring the L. Carlton Gill meeting room (up to 60 guests), team experiences (shotgun, fishing, massage, quail hunting, pheasant shoots, golf, dining), and recreational activities including corn hole, badminton, and horseshoes. Designed for executive retreats, client entertainment, and team-building events.
• Event Accommodations Event hosting services for small groups, families, and large gatherings with accommodations and venue rental anchored at the 10,000+ sq ft Dorchester Lodge, including dining, porches, and outdoor pavilion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of continuous habitat management creating premium quail hunting conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frontera WingshootingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor 20 years (14 years exclusively), Chuck Gaskin has organized high-volume Argentina hunting trips for dove, ducks, and pigeons solely through Frontera Wingshooting. Frontera operates 4 world-class lodges in Argentina: La Zenaida Lodge (dove), El Paraiso Lodge, Montaraz Lodge (pigeon), and Veracruz Lodge (duck/fishing). Dorchester serves as the booking intermediary for this international hunting experience, which represents a significant extension of its core outdoor recreation offerings.
• Sapelo Hammock Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferenced as 'The Golf Experience' within Dorchester's corporate retreat package. Sapelo Hammock Golf Club is an 18-hole coastal golf course in Shellman Bluff, GA offering scenic marsh and water views. New rental golf clubs are available. This is a packaged add-on experience for corporate retreat guests at Dorchester.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cherokee Plantation: A South Carolina hunting and sporting plantation in Yemassee offering quail hunting, dove shoots, fishing, and lodging. Comparable as a Southeast lowcountry plantation with multi-species hunting and luxury accommodations.
• Di-Lane Plantation: A Georgia quail hunting plantation near Waynesboro offering guided bobwhite quail hunts, lodging, and corporate packages. Directly comparable in primary activity, geography (Georgia), and B2C/B2B guest mix.
• Brays Island Plantation: A lowcountry South Carolina plantation (Sheldon, SC) offering quail hunting, sporting clays, fishing, and luxury lodge accommodations. Comparable as a Southeast coastal plantation destination with an integrated multi-activity outdoor experience.
• Pursell Farms: An Alabama resort (Sylacauga) with Orvis-endorsed sporting clays, hunting, fishing, golf, and luxury lodge. Comparable as a multi-activity Southern outdoor destination with similar lodging + recreation integration.
• White Oak Plantation: A Florida hunting preserve in Yulee offering quail hunting, pheasant shoots, and corporate outings. Comparable as a Southeast guided-hunt preserve with similar species mix and corporate retreat focus.
• Hemingway Plantation: A South Carolina quail-hunting plantation offering guided bobwhite hunts on managed timberland. Comparable as a Southeastern upland bird hunting destination with similar guest experience format.
• Cedar Knoll Plantation: A Georgia quail hunting plantation in Sylvania offering guided bobwhite quail hunts and lodge accommodations. Directly comparable in primary species, geography, and traditional Southern plantation format.
• Geneva Point Plantation: A South Carolina coastal plantation in Georgetown offering quail hunting and fishing. Comparable as a Southeast coastal quail-hunting destination with a similar lowcountry plantation feel.
• Pine Log Plantation: A Georgia-based quail hunting plantation in Fitzgerald, GA offering guided bobwhite quail hunts, lodging, and corporate outings on managed timberland. Directly comparable to Dorchester in geography, species focus, and guided-hunt lodge model.

Broad incumbents

• Orvis: A long-established sporting goods brand and operator of endorsed shooting schools (e.g., Pursell Farms partnership). Comparable as a broader outdoor sporting brand that touches Dorchester's customer base via retail (Pro Shop carries Beretta/Orvis products) and partner network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dorchester-shooting-preserve

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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