PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve is an evolving vision of Andrew W. Sabbagha that started in January 1986 when he purchased the first tract of raw land…only trees, vegetation and some animal life existed. He is truly an artist; his mind is the palette, the property is his canvas. In his life, he has had over 40 years experience in the construction and general contracting. In 23 years, his company, Southern Design and Construction Consultants, Inc., built over 400 church projects in 6 states. On PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve during the last twenty years, he has built three ponds (that were designed in such a way as to offer the best habitat for increasing the number of fish as well as the size of each fish), dams, road systems throughout the thousand acres, a residence lodge, fish camp, out buildings, deer stands & condo deer stands, 8 stall stable, jumping arena, dressage arena & fencing, gazebo and arched bridge. The first ten years, he created an environment to attract the local whitetail deer. After that point in time, he spent over $150,000 in materials alone to build the high fencing that surrounds the entire Preserve (which is now grandfathered under SC Law...no more high fence preserves may be built in SC. This makes PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve even more special!). This fence allows the preserve to be maintained in the manner it is managed today. The results of Quality Deer Management are mature trophy whitetail deer native to South Carolina and an abundance of wildlife. 2005 was the first commercial year for Trophy Whitetail Deer Hunting at PowderKegg. 2007 was the first commercial year for Trophy Fishing at PowderKegg. Fishing is managed to promote great fishing year after year. In 2007, Andrew designed & built the Gazebo and Bridge on the island in front of the Lodge for an investment of $26,000. 2008 is the opening year for the Gazebo Event Site Rentals which allows others to enjoy the beauty and security of PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve as a social event. Overnight resort lodging is always available so you too can escape to nature and enjoy the serenity of the Wildlife Preserve, either at the Main Resort Lodge or at Pond 3 Waterfront Lodging. Both have waterfront views. PowderKegg Wildlife Preserve is the home of Andrew & his wife, Jeanie.