Wild Turkey Hunting In The South – An Exciting Prospect For Many

1. Wild Turkey Hunting In The South – An Exciting Prospect For Many Hunting is a tradition enjoyed by thousands of Americans, and handed down from one generation to the next. Of course a love for the outdoors and hunting is not limited to Americans: hunting is enjoyed the world over, and its different disciplines create wonderful opportunities for recreation, but also to collect trophies and enjoy the meat. There are many reasons why one hunter may prefer to hunt a specific species, and another individual a different animal – or bird. As popular as whitetail deer hunting is in states such as, say, Alabama, so is wing- shooting, and wild turkey hunting. Some hunters and shooters enjoy crossing over and try their hand at a different discipline too. It does not matter. What is important for both the deer hunter and wing-shooter is to be given the opportunity to go against their prey in the bush, or to see how many waterfowl, or pheasant, dove or quail they can take down – or wild turkeys. For those looking for the best turkey hunting destinations in the South and Southeast, it is good to know that there are some good lodges that advertise and offer visitors some great opportunities to make sure they are able to enjoy this activity. In a state such as Alabama there are opportunities to visit leading lodges known for the quality and abundance of this animal on their land, for example in and around Aliceville and surrounding regions, where lodges such as Westervelt and others offer their visitors ample opportunity to enjoy excellent hunts. As is the case with, say, deer, the lodge that attracts the attention of the wild turkey hunter will be measured for the abundance of birds and for the quality they represent. This means the lodge has to pull out all the stops to ensure they create the perfect environment for the animals to remain on their land and on their lodge. Deer and birds are free to roam and move around; therefore only at those lodges where circumstances favor the animals, will one find good herds and flocks. Lodges that offer hunters wild turkey know this, and therefore they make sure the environment is conducive to making sure these animals thrive on their land. All lodges want to know that they offer their hunters the best opportunities, therefore they will also make sure their turkeys have access to good water, trees and shelter and the food they need to thrive, such as grassland and seeds that they typically feed on. Wild turkeys thrive in woodlands and forests with open areas interspersed. Their perfect habitat can be created and supported by good management plans, much like happens at lodges where deer roam. Some such management plans would include, say, prescribed burning and timber harvest management activities, as well as creating wildlife openings. These, and other, plans are in place at the good, well-managed lodge that advertises turkey hunts. Good lodges will always make sure the hunters receive one-on-one guidance by staff, and they will be able to benefit from guides’ experience and knowledge of gobblers’ and hens’ behavior in order to maximize the success of their visit. This is why certain lodges will often be more popular than other lodges, i.e. the availability of turkeys in a setting that suits them , and the support of the staff to ensure the hunter leaves with fond memories. Good lodges will make sure they heed all important rules, regulations and dates in their county so as to be known for their ethical behavior and a good reputation. Therefore, if turkey hunting is on your list of activities, do some research before the time to find out which lodges are mentioned favorably for the quality of their birds and the support their staff offers visitors. 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 for include fishing, archery and nature watching and going for lovely, peaceful walks. For more about us, please visit https://westerveltlodge.com/.