1,172 Acres in Manning, SC - $9,141,600

Davis Station 
Located off Exit 115 on I-95 near Summerton, South Carolina, and just 13 miles from Lake Marion, this exceptional 1,172-acre sporting property represents one of the region’s finest turnkey wild quail hunting properties. Perfectly situated, this rare offering combines unmatched accessibility with the privacy, scale, and habitat quality expected of a true upland bird property. Years of thoughtful management, significant investment, and a deep commitment to habitat excellence have shaped this landscape into a premier wild bird haven. 

The property features ideal cover types, a well-designed internal road and course system, and expansive stands of native warm-season grasses and managed forest, providing the structure needed for bobwhite quail, turkey, and a diverse array of upland wildlife. The quail population is 100% wild, with hunters consistently moving four to five coveys per hour during an average hunt. 

Native grasses, including Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Broomsedge, are abundant throughout the property. These essential bunch grasses create early successional structure that provides critical nesting, brooding, and escape cover necessary to support healthy, naturally sustaining quail populations. Forbs, including ragweed and partridge pea, are also plentiful across the landscape. The abundance of wild birds is a defining feature of the property and a clear differentiator from properties that rely on early-release, pen-raised birds. 

The landscape is further enhanced by its high-quality, well-drained soil types, which are both rare and essential for maintaining historically productive quail habitat. Few properties combine this scale, soil profile, and habitat diversity, making this an exceptional offering in today’s market. Improvements include equipment sheds, dog kennels, a sizable freshwater pond, a well, and electrical utilities. 

The property is truly turnkey, featuring a thoughtfully planned infrastructure network that provides seamless access throughout the acreage. A well-maintained internal road system connects approximately 400 acres of fields, with buffer zones along field edges creating transitional habitat, feeding strips, and escape cover—ideal for both enjoyable and effective hunting. 

With its expansive footprint, exceptional habitat, natural wild bird population, and strategic location in the heart of Clarendon County, this offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier sporting property ready for immediate enjoyment and long-term stewardship. 

As an avid bird hunter and manager of upland bird habitat, I can personally attest that Davis Station stands as one of the finest quail properties I have ever had the opportunity to observe. The quality and abundance of the habitat are truly exceptional. 

The value of this property extends far beyond what is visible on the surface. Beyond the significant capital investment required to replicate it, the time component is even more invaluable. Properties like this do not evolve over one or two years. Even with ideal natural conditions, it would realistically take a decade or more of intensive management to replicate what exists at Davis Station today. There is no comparable property currently available in this region, making this a truly rare opportunity for the wild bird hunter. 
— Todd Crosby, BIC 

No conservation easements are in place. 

The seller may consider a one-time subdivision for buyers interested in acquiring a significant portion of the property. 

No equipment or hunting dogs are included in this offering, though certain offers may be considered.