Big Creek Plantation –
Effective Date: January 2024

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in hunting activities and related events (the “Activities”) held on property owned by Big Creek Plantation (the “Landowner”), located at 2349 GA HWY 32, Ocilla, GA 31774 (the “Property,” approximately 2,257 acres). By registering for or participating in the Activities, all hunters (“Participants”) acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Assumption of Risk

Hunting, fishing, and related outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or property damage. By entering the Property, Participants voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, and accept full responsibility for their actions and any resulting consequences.

2. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participants release and discharge the Landowner, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and assigns (“Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from injury, death, or property damage related to participation in the Activities, whether caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

3. Indemnification

Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from all claims, actions, suits, damages, costs, expenses, and liabilities (including attorney’s fees) arising from or connected to their participation in the Activities, regardless of cause.

4. Insurance

Participants are responsible for maintaining adequate liability insurance covering their hunting activities on the Property. Upon request, proof of insurance naming the Landowner as an additional insured must be provided.

5. Contest Rules (Big Doe Contest)

All Participants must comply with the following rules:

1. All weapons must remain unloaded with the action open until the hunter is in the assigned stand.

2. Hunters may not leave their assigned stand for any reason. Violation will result in disqualification.

3. Blaze orange must be worn at all times.

4. This is a doe-only hunt. No bucks of any kind may be harvested. Violation may result in penalties up to $30,000 at the Landowner’s discretion.

5. All hunters must hold a valid Georgia hunting license, big game tag, and must obtain a harvest confirmation number from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

6. Any violation of these rules may result in disqualification from the contest and loss of future access to Big Creek Plantation.

6. Event Details

• A cook-out and awards/prizes ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 25 following the morning hunt. 

• A food truck from Shady Lane Drive-In will be on-site for meals after the evening hunt on Friday, October 24.

• All hunters are welcome to attend.

• Hunters from the evening before should plan to arrive @ 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 25.

7. Acknowledgment

By registering for or participating in the hunt, Participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. Participation constitutes full acceptance of the risks, releases, and responsibilities outlined herein.