`- In the year 1992, F. Speed Bancroft realized his dream of owning a woodland paradise by purchasing Giles Island. After many years of looking at various properties, Mr. Bancroft ended his search with just one tour of Giles. It was love at first sight. A reminder of the precious times spent with his father hunting and fishing on a similar piece of land south of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Immediately after the purchase, Mr. Bancroft initiated an intense wildlife management program and developed the infrastructure for complete recreational enjoyment of the Island. Recognizing the ecological needs of our society, he established rules and regulations to preserve its natural resources. It is our wish to share these resources with a select group of individuals who are equally enthusiastic in preserving the quality of our natural environment. The opportunity to visit Giles Island is intended to be exclusive, allowing management to control the usage of the Island and ultimately produce an atmosphere of privacy, comfort, and full amenities. We intend to preserve the heritage of hunting and fishing that has been handed down for generations. Our goal is to keep this heritage alive for many generations to come.