The History of Cowden
Prehistoric hunters, Native Americans, a renowned governor, and a master rifle craftsman all share a bond—a deep love for Cowden Plantation. This land, with its flowing creeks, towering pines, cypress swamps, and abundant wildlife, has sustained people for thousands of years. Ancient artifacts reveal tribes who once depended on it for survival.
Centuries later, Native Americans thrived here, followed by the cotton era under South Carolina Governor James Henry Hammond, whose home, Redcliffe, still stands. Today, Cowden Plantation remains a 10,000-acre preserve dedicated to wildlife conservation. Trophy whitetail deer roam the forests alongside wild boar and turkey. Sparkling waters teem with bass, bream, and waterfowl—nature at its finest, hunted for centuries yet still unspoiled.
Memberships
Cowden Plantation maintains a dedicated and enthusiastic individual and corporate membership every season. We are not accepting new members at this time.
If you would like to be added to our waiting list for new members, please email us directly at info@cowdenplantation.com.
Trophies of the Land
Wild Turkey
Take to the woods in search of the wild gobbler. This bird’s keen eyesight and sense of hearing make this hunt one of the most challenging—and rewarding, if you’re enough to bag a wild Tom.
Wild Gamebirds
Set your sights on the sky for an organized dove shoot, or pull on your waders and venture with your experienced retriever into the swampland of Possum Eddy in search of duck.
Wild Hog
Step into the swampland to stalk wild boar; an exciting hunt that will keep your skills sharp and extend your hunting seasons. You’ll find yourself in the shadows of the “Four Old Maids”, cypress trees as large as 42 feet in diameter and dating back over 1500 years.
Whitetail Deer
South Carolina enjoys the longest deer season in the nation, and at Cowden, under trophy management for the last 16 years, you’ll find the game truly wild. On unfenced land, we offer a fair chase hunt for you to take a chance on a trophy buck, or you may want to stake out one of the 110 deer stands located in year-round food plots.
Fishing
Bait your hook for bass and bream and casst your line in one of the several man-made lakes on Cowden Plantation, joining the Savannah River for thirteen miles. Or drop a boat into Bent Lake and unwind on the water between hunts.
