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Wilsons Sporting Camps Wilsons Sporting Camps
Wilsons Sporting Camps Ltd offers a unique opportunity to acquire all the shares of a best in class brand and bookings of a multi revenue stream four seasons resort including a very popular winter snowmobile business, 16 productive private salmon pools on almost 5 miles of the Main Southwest Miramichi, and a vibrant summer outdoor adventure offering of canoeing, kayaking, birding, hiking and bicycling and ATV riding. The Wilsons spent 5 years and C$1.5million creating WSCL’s aesthetic infrastructure and developing its four-season outdoor recreation offerings in addition to its business meetings and events. The infrastructure includes new utilities, septic and geothermal heating and air conditioning systems, a professional grade kitchen in the 7,000 sq.ft. Main Lodge along with a lounge area and dining room, vehicles and outdoor adventure equipment. In addition, two guest cottages along with Big Murphy Lodge provide 12 bedrooms and 12 baths, offer new amenities such as a pool table and hot tub and sleeping accommodations for 27 based on single occupancy. Comprehensive GSA report and valuation available. C$3.9 million.

Summer Duck Farm Summer Duck Farm
Summer Duck Farm is a 1,190-acre private sportsman’s paradise in Mt Gilead, North Carolina. It offers some of the best inland duck hunting in the state over eight flooded impoundments with released mallards and wild birds. The farm also supports a good population of wild turkey, white tailed deer and dove and released bobwhites over three courses with room for expansion. The classic five-bedroom farmhouse is on the National Historic Register and has been totally restored and tastefully furnished. There are 885 acres of timber on the farm, most of which is Loblolly pine with approximately 108 acres currently merchantable and valued at $233,000. Other infrastructure includes a large restored barn, BBQ house on the 4-acre bass pond, sporting clays, large equipment warehouse, 16 run chain link kennel and Little River Winery building and equipment.Confidential GSA information memo and valuation available. $6.3 million.

Webb Farm Lodge The Webb Farm Lodge
Located on 1310 acres in Ellerbe, NC, The Webb Farm's superlative natural looking quail habitat, exceptionally strong flying birds, authentic Southern hospitality and well-kept infrastructure - as well as its relative proximity to several metropolitan areas--make it the most desirable commercial quail hunting preserve in the Southeastern United States. The aesthetic Main Lodge built in 2006 with a wide verandah is comprised of eight queen sized bedrooms with baths ,two spacious dining rooms served by a commercial kitchen and two great rooms with large stone fireplaces enjoined by an ample wet bar. Just down the road is the charming Original Homeplace, circa 1908 and restored in 1994, with four bedrooms and baths, two living rooms and full kitchen. Guests hunt five ( soon to be 6) of the most natural quail courses with a team of seasoned guides and broke pointers, setters and flushers. The Webb Farm is offered turnkey with all FFE and bookings at $8.8 million. Comprehensive GSA Info Memo and Valuation available.

Three Rivers Lodge Three Rivers Lodge, Labrador
The exclusive lease of the spectacular Woods River system with 100 miles of rivers, streams and lakes containing the largest indigenous strain of wild brook trout on our planet. Fly in only. Five pounders routine with trophies of eight pounds caught each summer. Fly fishing only, strictly catch and release. Also large northern pike, sizeable lake trout, Arctic char and landlocked salmon are available. Compound of 10 well - crafted buildings in excellent condition attractively sited on a peninsula on Crossroads Lake. TRL sleeps 10 anglers in 4 lodges with baths en suite, plus up to 6 staff, the manager couple, the pilot and assistant chef in separate cabins. Separate 3 bedroom outpost cabin with bath and kitchen. Owner retiring. Comprehensive info memo and valuation is available – turnkey C$1.675 million.

Canadian Salmon Club Canadian Salmon Club, Bonaventure River
Canadian Salmon Club is a picturesque private compound perched high above the finest and statistically most productive 14 pools on the river only 12 miles from the ocean. Since 1924 the CSC fishes six full rods housed in single, tastefully decorated accommodations with baths en suite. Superb regional cuisine from a dedicated and experienced staff. Bright salmon all season and superb dry fly fishing in gin clear, cold water. Salmon to grilse ratio is a minimum of 2 to 1, sometimes 4 to 1. Both guided canoe and wade fishing. Catch and release only. Comprehensive GSA confidential information memorandum and valuation available. C$ 4.35 million

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Trappers Lake Lodge Trappers Lake Lodge
Located in the White River National Forest, Flat Tops Wilderness, Trappers Lake Lodge (TLL) has been in existence since the 1880’s and is known for its rustic and remote location with some of the most exceptional fishing for native cutthroat trout in Colorado and very good elk and mule deer hunting along with hiking, birding and mountain biking. Trappers Lake Lodge consists of a central lodge with a full service restaurant and bar, 15 guest cabins, a general store, bathhouse, a bunkhouse and ancillary supporting structures on an 11.4-acre parcel of Forest Service land only one-quarter mile from Trappers Lake. This iconic Colorado resort has become a favorite for destination weddings and corporate retreats and had previously catered to snowmobilers. Comprehensive information memorandum available. $1.4 million.

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Long Meadow AcresLong Meadow Acres
Long Meadow Acres is a strategically located and very secure, private sportsman's and equestrian's paradise in south-central Pennsylvania's Franklin County. Located at the end of its own gated entrance off Old Route 16, this property has benefited from a wildlife husbandry program implemented by four generations of the owner's family. Situated on 135 picturesque and rolling upland acres at 1,000 feet in elevation, the estate boasts a 50 mile view of the historic Cumberland Valley spanning the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland. By automobile both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are 90 minutes and, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh about 2 hours. Helicopter access. A magnificent custom built.8, 400 sq. ft. stone house with large pool, 3,600 sq. ft. guest house and two smaller houses for staff and security, sit amongst park - like grounds. Beautiful stable and 3 barns. 50 acres of fenced pasture. Tennis court. Plentiful large deer and turkey. 33 sections of blue ribbon trout streams are within 45 minutes. $4.6 million. Comprehensive info memo and virtual tour available.

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Poronui StationPoronui Station Limited (Taupo, New Zealand)
Global Sporting Advisors is delighted to be representing the Blake Family of San Francisco to assist in the sale of their New Zealand properties - Poronui Station Limited and Poronui Ranch Limited. These properties comprise over 16,000 acres of native terrain on North Island offering a variety of sporting activities and a "five star" infrastructure. Most importantly, it is one of the world's top destinations for native brown trout fly fishing. This world class property is on the market for US $25 million. It is truly a unique property and we are excited about being involved with it. For more information, please view the company's website at www.poronui.com

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Wilson's Sporting Camps (Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada)
Property Sold Wilson's Sporting Camps has been a family run lodge for five generations. Situated on a prime piece of the Main Southwest Miramichi River in New Brunswick, Canada, the property offers the largest contiguous stretch of Atlantic Salmon water available on the Miramichi. Wilsons owns in fee simple and has riparian rights for - five miles of pristine river with 16 productive pools. Currently being managed by Keith and Bonnie Wilson, the company has recently completed an infrastructure upgrade program,building a beautiful new lodge and relocating lodging facilities closer to the river. Over the long-term the family's desire is to either see the operation go private through a club format or to achieve an outright sale to a buyer who will retain the historic character of the property. With Atlantic salmon numbers benefiting from conservation efforts over the last several years, the time may be right to acquire one of these scarce resources. Please take a look at Keith's property and outfitting business at the company's website www.wilsonscamps.nb.ca. Keith would entertain serious offers in the C$3 million range for all of the property, buildings and the guiding/accommodation business.

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Ponds ResortPond's Resorts (Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada)
Recently we have accepted a sales assignment with one of the premier Atlantic salmon fishing lodges in Canada, Pond's Resorts www.pondsresort.com , which owns 14 productive salmon pools near Ludlow, New Brunswick on the Main Southwest Miramichi River. Owned and operated by Keith and Marsha Pond for 25 years, their lodge has control of over 5 miles of river frontage and 173 acres of pastoral farm and woodland only 50 minutes from the Fredericton airport. With accommodations for 24 anglers in 12 comfortable cabins, Pond's has built a wonderful reputation for warm hospitality and unparalleled service for individual and corporate clients alike in both its angling and dining operations. Salmon fishing begins in mid April and extends into September and October when the main run of fresh run fish ascends the river. The Miramichi has benefited from recent conservation efforts and angling in 2008 was excellent. And grouse and woodcock are also available in October in good numbers. Pond's Resort business is for sale at Canadian $3.9 million for the turn key operation including the cozy pub and newly re-built restaurant and 17 other buildings. All titles are free and clear.

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The Tobique Salmon ClubThe Tobique Salmon Club (Matapedia River, Québec, Canada)
Memberships available:

  • 16 private pools over 2 miles of Matapedia River on 800 acres
  • minimum 14 days single rod fishing, mostly from 26' Gaspe Canoes
  • maximum 6 rods per day
  • very good salmon to grilse ratio - June 1 through mid August
  • fully staffed main lodge with excellent regional cuisine
  • guests permissible

A comprehensive Information Memorandum on the Tobique Salmon Club is available electronically from GSA upon request.

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The Middle CampMiddle Camp, Grand Cascapedia River (Quebec, Canada)
A 50% of the partnership that owns Middle Camp on the Grand Cascapedia, and controls approximately 9 miles of top quality contiguous water with 29 named salmon pools, is available for the sum of US $2,500,000. It is one of the larger contiguous pieces of salmon water allotted to a single camp in all of Quebec on a truly big fish river. A 50% ownership provides for two weeks (13 fishing days/14 nights) in prime time for eight shared rods each year with a value of approximately US $110,000 - $120,000 annually based on guest reimbursements. It also includes membership in the prestigious Cascapedia Club comprised of the owners of the seven private camps on the river. Including owners usage, Middle Camp has had historic occupancy rates of nearly 90%. The camp is 100% booked for the 2010 season. Middle Camp consists of seven buildings on seven and three quarters acres owned in fee simple. The 4,875 square foot Main Lodge, built in 2006, has seven bedrooms and is one of the most tastefully designed and decorated salmon lodges in the world and boasts amenities rivaling those of the best boutique hotels. It overlooks Pool 424, one of the most productive on the river. The historic 4,000 square foot 5 bedroom Old Camp is on the original site of a cabin built in the 1882 to shelter HRH Princess Louise. The 2,573 square foot Dining Room/ Kitchen can seat 12 and overlooks the holding part of Pool 424 through an immense picture window. Its walls are decorated with approximately two dozen historic effigies of salmon over 40 pounds caught on Middle Camp water. A comprehensive Information Memorandum on the historically important Middle Camp is available from GSA upon request.

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The LedgesThe Ledges (Kennebago Lake, Maine)
"The Ledges", an historic private sporting compound of 6 buildings on 10 acres dating to 1880, is situated on 1,000 feet of frontage at one of the most beautiful spots on the north shore of Kennebago Lake, the largest fly fishing only lake east of the Mississippi River. Located in the mountains of north western Maine, Kennebago Lake has a long and storied place in the annals of American fly fishing and today supports a quality landlocked salmon and brook trout fishery in the lake and very good landlocked salmon runs in both the upper and lower Kennebago Rivers. An excellent brook trout fishery can also be found in neighboring Little Kennebago Lake. The area remains unspoiled and is lightly inhabited. All of Maine's indigenous game animals are present in numbers in the area including moose, black bear, large white tailed deer, coyote and snowshoe hare, as are Maine's two native game birds, ruffed grouse and American woodcock. Waterfowling for black duck, wood duck and mallards is also available. This classic private Maine compound has propane lamps and refrigerators with a back up generator. It is an authentic sportsman's paradise. The 10 acres and 6 buildings that sleep 11 comfortably, including an impressive Main Camp and Cook Camp, are offered partially furnished for $1.2 million. An adjoining eight acres of woodland is also offered separately.A comprehensive information memorandum on The Ledges is available electronically on request from GSA.

Rainbow King LodgeRainbow King Lodge (Lake Iliamna, Alaska)
The fishing in the Iliamna region of Alaska is world famous and Rainbow King offers some of the finest the area has to offer. This is because the lodge's owner, Tom Robinson, has worked for over 15 years to maintain exclusive leases on some of the best trout and salmon water, ensuring that guests enjoy excellent angling without the competition that is so common in other areas. All five species of Pacific salmon, plus Artic char and grayling are available, but as its name implies, Rainbow King is known for large rainbows on dry flies, particularly in June before the salmon runs start and again in September. With its exceptional beautiful location, luxurious accommodations for up to 36 rods, terrific cuisine and four excellent aircraft, Rainbow King has earned the reputation as the premier fly out lodge in Alaska. Further information can be obtained at www.rainbowking.com. The business including all infrastructure, leases and aircraft is offered at US $5.24 million.

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