Hunting In Alabama’s Black Belt Region

1. Hunting In Alabama’s Black Belt Region Hunters and wing-shooters from Southern states – as well as those from much further away – are well aware of Alabama’s famed Black Belt region where choices of deer and birdlife abound. The area is known for its rich, loamy, fertile soil and stretches across several central Alabama counties. This region offers the ideal habitat for quality deer, wild turkey, dove, quail and pheasant to find the perfect home where they have access to great water and food sources, as well as shelter form the elements. Wild turkey in the Black Belt for example, it is estimated, are found in the greatest abundance in this region of any Southern state. The region creates the perfect environment where deer and birds can thrive and roost. It is also a popular destination for fishermen, for example, that are offered great opportunities to enjoy their hobby. In addition to deer hunters and wing-shooters being offered great buck and birds – and fish for those that enjoy angling in the rivers - the local economy benefits hugely from visiting hunters and shooters every year. It is estimated that the income from visiting hunters does not only contribute to the state coffers; it increases on a year-on-year basis. Hunting lodges are busy and the best ones are doing well, especially those that are geared toward offering whitetail deer hunters and wing-shooters favoring upland birds good opportunities at lodges such as, say, the well-known Westervelt Lodge at Aliceville, as well as a few others that compete. Even though the Black Belt comprises about one-third of Alabama’s surface, it has more than 80% of hunting lodges, which tells its own story. These lodges stand out because of the choice of deer and birdlife they offer, complemented by great service. Hunting is not always about finding your trophy and then leaving. For many families it is a great time to escape their normal routine, to be together and to bond once more. Hunters and shooters that visit good lodges that offer variety and attractions such as walks in nature, may well be able to attest to this. For those that favor deer hunting, the Black Belt region is an ideal destination. Not only are there good lodges to choose from, but the hunter that visits the black Belt region of Alabama is assured of being offered good quality prey, a choice of upland birds and an experience to cherish. Good lodges make sure they have habitat and deer management plans in place so that hunters know they visit a destination that pays attention to quality and game numbers. These lodges achieve their goals of offering choice and quality by making sure that their managers control responsible shooting practices so that herds are not culled senselessly, while at the same time allowing ample opportunity to thin out so that the animals do not have to compete for shelter, water and forage. This helps to create the necessary balance to ensure healthy animals for the visiting hunter. Depending on the lodge one visits, deer hunters, for example, can expect to be given good hunting spots such as stands, as well as opportunities for still-hunting and stalking your prey. For many hunters this is part of the thrill. In addition to having great management plans in place, lodges make sure that they offer superior accommodations and good food to ensure guests and their families are comfortable and would want to come back in the future. By offering good animal populations, whether you prefer whitetail deer hunting or aiming your gun at dove, leading lodges ensure that the Black Belt region remains one of the top-rated

2. destinations for visiting hunters from within the state, but also from far away. There are choices for the visitor – some of them truly outstanding. About Us 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 what wing- shooting, 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. For more about us, please visit https://westerveltlodge.com/.