Founder

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Heyward Swift’s love of the land is hereditary. His family, the Dobbins, have been actively involved in agriculture in Anderson County since the 1790’s. They are one of the pioneering families of Anderson County. As a teenager, Heyward’s lust for all things outdoors and agriculture grew wildly. He cut his teeth wading through swamps, sky busting on dove fields, stump jumping his jon boat and chasing his labs all over the county. Working for his uncle on the farm instilled a love of the land, a healthy respect for Mother Nature and a sense of pride in stewardship. After college he started chasing ducks around the country, quail hunting with his brother, and learning the do’s and don’ts of planting dove fields. In his early 30’s, sitting in a freezing pit blind near Marvell, AR it became very apparent to Heyward that his calling was to be in the wildlife industry. That moment was the catalyst for what would become Fork Plantation. Heyward believed that he could provide a top notch outfit that specialized in a private and relaxed atmosphere for hunting doves, ducks, and quail. After many years of preparation that dream became a reality in 2015.