| Skeeter Branch Hunting Preserve is 250 acres of hunting paradise nestled in the northeast corner of Georgia just minutes from Hartwell lake (5th largest reservoir east of the Mississippi River). Skeeter Branch's flooded cornfield's and annual wild duck release program guarantees a duck hunt of a lifetime. Bob Cathey, a cattle farmer and egg producer, envisioned a duck hunter's dream when he, his wife Leila and son Daniel founded Skeeter Branch in 1985. Skeeter Branch offers comfortable lodging for up to sixteen people, home cooking, dog accommodations, guides and calling in an atmosphere that is second to none. |
| Facilities: Additions and improvements are always being made to make your visit with us live up to the "duck hunt of a lifetime" guarantee. The facilities include the original hunting lodge, a new bunk house, an outdoor picnic area with fireplace and a remodeled cabin originally constructed in the 1800's. The pre civil war era cabin is the latest addition to the lodge grounds and is a must see for history enthusiasts. |
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| Facility Improvements for 2009! *All blinds are now dog friendly *As Skeeter Branch is a working cattle farm, the bottom strand of barbed wire has been replaced by smooth strand in proximity to the ponds, ensuring hunting dog safety *All hunting ponds have been named, giving hunters a request preference on future hunts. The hunting ponds are: 1) Bailey's Pond 2) The Cypress Slough 3) The Honey Hole 4) The Rock Pond 5) The Flooded Timber Hole 6) The Oak Ridge Pond 7) Thad's Pond 8) The Hay Barn Pond We are looking forward to seeing our return clients, many of whom have been hunting with us faithfully for years. We also look forward to making new friends and treating you and your guests to a "duck hunt of a lifetime" experience. |
| Click image to enlarge. Rivers Cathey with his biggest turkey to date. The gobbler had a 12" beard and 11/2" spurs. The turkey was called in for Rivers by "Papa", Bob Cathey and was taken from the duck blind at Bailey's Pond. |