Building on an Age-old Tradition

1. Building on an Age-old Tradition Traditions help shape people, their customs and futures. Take hunting as an example. It has served millions of people all over the world for many years, and still does, in terms of providing food, but also as a recreational activity. Bird hunting, for example, is popular in many parts of the world such as the UK, but also in many parts of the United States, such as those in the Southeast where many stretches of land are reserved for hunting purposes, also for bird hunting. Having been popularized in the US in the last century pheasants and other birds attract great interest from hunting enthusiasts all over. Even though pheasants were introduced to the US only from the last century, their popularity with bird hunters can’t be questioned. Many enthusiasts book their hunting trips way in advance, at the most sought-after lodges and hunting destinations where the pheasants and other birds are found. Of course certain lodges and regions specialize in bird hunting, or they offer it as an activity that they combine with deer and other forms of hunting. Those who are truly keen on bird hunting, and especially pheasants, make sure they seek out the best region and the best, highly recommended lodges to visit. Many of these hunters come with great experience and they know how to prepare themselves for the hunt whereas others may be less experienced and are open to learn as they go along, and to visit simply to have a great time. Once they enjoy the activity, they often return.

2. Pheasants are, at times, hunted for their meat, but more often than not hunters prefer these birds for the activity of hunting, for enjoying quality time with a friend or family member, for example. Teenagers often join their parents for the hunt, also to be able to carry on an age-old tradition which means that in addition to spending time with the parent, they get a feel of what it’s going to be like when one day they are the grown-up hunters. That is often a good reason for hunters to choose a lodge or facility that they are familiar with, a destination they enjoy, and reason enough for them to have their youngsters get a first taste of building on this tradition. Pheasant hunters often bring their own dogs with them to the hunt, if it is allowed by the facility where they book their trip. To this end every serious pheasant hunter will ensure his dog is well trained and experienced to react the way it is expected to before, during and after the hunt. Of course some of the leading lodges have their own trained dogs which are offered to their hunters. Bird hunting has become quite a big industry world-wide, with the US being one of those countries which is growing in this regard all the time. That is also reason enough for lodges to make sure they have great birds available by heeding good land management practices and by making sure the birds have access to good feeding areas. They will make sure they attract birds by having the best plants such as berry bushes and other crops that form part of these birds’ natural feed and habitat. This way good pheasant populations are guaranteed for hunting purposes, and the best facilities will always draw the hunters if they are known to offer the most attractive circumstances for these birds in which to thrive.

3. When looking for a hunting experience to cherish, hunters will obviously look at all options such as the most sought-after and recommended lodge or hunting facility, as well as the quality of birds in the area. They will also want to know that their hosts do everything possible to make their experience a memorable one. It therefore makes sense that hunters will visit a place that they feel gives them the best opportunity to enjoy a great hunt – and to also build on a tradition that goes back a long time. The enthusiast will feel right at home at Westervelt Lodge, where we offer decades of the finest hunting experiences in all of Alabama. We are situated along the banks of the Tombigbee River on 12, 000 acres of very scenic surrounds. We offer various packages for hunters and their friends to experience wingshooting, deer hunting and wild turkey hunting are about. Our accommodations are top-notch and our staff friendly and helpful. We are also geared to host corporate functions, weddings and other special events. Some additional activities we are known or include fishing, archery and nature watching and going for lovely, peaceful walks.