About Hunting Leases

1. About Hunting Leases Millions of hunters from all over America, in fact worldwide, look forward to their annual hunting expedition. Time away from big city life and boardrooms is better spent stalking quality deer and other prey. Deer hunting leases, also in Alabama, are therefore popular over a wide front. LEASES Hunting in the Southeast, in states such as Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Virginia, for example, draws great interest every season, and hunters start planning early on. An important part of your planning, of course, revolves around finding a good hunting lease in Alabama, or that other Southeastern state that you may prefer above others. If for example, Alabama is your preferred destination, it is good to remember that not only locals favor the region, but also those that visit from other states and from overseas, which means you will compete with others for the best leases available. CONSULTANTS This, in turn, means that one has to start looking early, and also where to look and which resources to consider. And for many the answer lies in contacting agencies or consultants that administer good leases on behalf of other landowners in the region, for example a well-known service such as is offered by, say, Westervelt Wildlife and other similar services. Hunting deer in Alabama and the South is, indeed, a great source of recreation for both locals and visitors from out of state. The hunting industry has become quite sophisticated in recent decades, and currently good control is exercised in terms of which wildlife conservation is practiced by, especially, responsible, ethical landowners. They understand that important aspects of wildlife conservation have to be heeded in order to maintain good equilibrium between availability of deer on their land, and the carrying capacity that will allow for good herds to thrive. QUALITY Hunters are always looking for leases where they feel convinced that they will be offered good quality animals, even ample, because they are happy to pay for their leases. Owners, likewise, understand that they compete with other landowners in the region, which prompts good management of herds and their habitat. Not all landowners, however, have the time, the skills or the inclination to institute good management plans which will ensure good, healthy deer. Therefore, they employ the services of a consultancy that they are happy to pay a fee to help them to manage their lands and deer herds – and to take over the administration of the leases they offer hunters. This is why it is always a good idea for landowners to approach such a service: they leave all responsibility to the consultancy who comes with knowledge about deer herds, habitat and those issues that ensure a good lease. Good management principles are instituted such as, for example, looking after doe’s by allowing only buck to be hunted in order to help grow the population – and look after the gene pool so that future herds will be as a good, or better, than one’s current herd. The management service’s input in this regard is invaluable, and the best of these services quickly discern themselves from the lesser ones. GOOD MANAGEMENT LEADS TO BETTER EXPERIENCES Also, hunters quickly find out which leases are well managed, which ensures better quality buck, and often better-quality service to assist the hunters while they are out there. All of these issues combine to help ensure a successful visit for the hunter, and the better the reputation of a piece of land, and managers of lands and leases, the better the chances are that landowners will benefit, and the better the chances that hunters will not be disappointed, since they deal with experienced managers and landowners. It leads to a win-win for all. Finding the best Alabama (and other states too) deer hunting lease requires some upfront homework, but once the hunter comes across a good management agency that administers leases in the region, there is every chance that they will enjoy their yearly outing. 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/.