Hunting Leases in Alabama And the Southeast

1. Hunting Leases in Alabama And the Southeast Alabama and neighboring states have always been popular for the opportunities offered to hunters and their mates looking for the best experience. Alabama, also its fertile so-called Black Belt region with good numbers of white-tailed deer, as well as a choice of birds for the wing-shooter, remains a choice destination for the hunter looking for a memorable trip and the positives to be taken out of a visit to the South. Not every hunter owns their own land, which is why hunting leases have been popular for years. Landowners that offer the public leases are the first ones to be looked at when the hunter is thinking of their next trip. Owners also know that they are not the only ones offering these leases: they are often up against keen competition from other landowners in the region, which is why, if you want to offer the hunter an attractive option, it is imperative that your land is managed in a way that you are assured of good quality, healthy herds for the hunter. This means that raising a quality herd takes some planning and putting in place important systems to make sure yours is an attractive destination for the visiting hunter, one that may be referred to others, a destination with repeat visits from satisfied hunters. Creating this type of environment never happens by chance. Without planning how to raise good buck and does on your land, you are at a disadvantage, which may cost you dearly in both reputation and possible income from hunters. This why the astute landowner with an interest in developing their land for hunting purposes and opening their land to the public, often considers calling in the help of a consultant to take care of these management issues for them, and also to administer the hunting land they offer for lease, whether they own land in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi or other southern states which are all popular among deer hunters and wing- shooters. Alabama as a hunting destination is known for its great biodiversity, for the choice of good hunting leases and for the opportunity to join one of several hunting clubs in the area. Membership of hunting clubs has become an important factor for the success of the individual hunter, but also for the success of the industry as a whole throughout the South where these hunting clubs are offered leases. When hunters become members of a hunting club, they contribute more than merely the fee they pay for the lease; they often take a keen interest in the running of the club and in the conservation issues that influence good hunting and great deer herds. They understand that collaboration is important: you have to work together with the members in your club for maximum success, but also with the landowner to help them improve their hunting lease with regard to how deer habitat and deer numbers are managed and controlled. With specific systems and plans in place, a positive outcome is almost always guaranteed. The landowner understands this well, which is why more and more of them call in the help of management consultants with a background in wildlife conservation and managing hunting leases. These consultants are in the best position to act for both the landowner and the hunter booking a lease as they are looking after both parties’ interests, and they have the knowledge about which the best leases are, and about making sure the landowner they represent offers the hunter a good deal. In the end it becomes a win-win for all, with the hunter looking for a hunting land lease and the owner of the land both reaping the benefits of dealing with an intermediary such as a manager or consultant that looks after all aspects of what constitutes a sought-after hunting lease – in Alabama, in Florida, in the Carolinas or Georgia for that matter. About Us: At Westervelt Wildlife we manage nearly 700, 000 acres of hunting leases across a few states in the southeast of the United States in conjunction with our main activity, which is timber production. Our expertise allows us to manage our activities to incorporate good management capabilities with high quality wildlife practices and excellent hunting opportunities for the enthusiast. We have been known for many years for the hunting leases we offer and the wildlife services that we believe form the backbone of proper, responsible hunting activities. We are proud of our history and the ethical behavior we are known for in terms of the land and wildlife that we are responsible for. For more about us, please visit https://westerveltwildlife.com/.