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from:Finding Hunting Land in Alabama
If you’re new to the state, finding hunting land in Alabama may be one of your first priorities; especially if hunting season is approaching. There are several types of hunting land in Alabama, and much of it is open to the public or easy to gain access to. Deer hunting is extremely popular in Alabama, which has one of the longest seasons in the country. In addition, turkey hunting, quail hunting, dove hunting, wild boar hunting, duck hunting and even alligator hunting are popular sports.
Hunting land in Alabama comes in many varieties. The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manage and maintain 626,500 acres of hunting land in Alabama. The fees collected from hunting licenses and the excise tax charged on firearms and ammunition is used to maintain these lands for hunters. By checking with the Alabama Department of Conservation, you can find a list of public hunting land in Alabama.
Hunting lodges are extremely popular in Alabama, too. These hunting lodges often own private hunting land. This is a great way for hunters to get access to new hunting areas. Some of the private hunting lodges own thousands of acres of land that you can only hunt by securing hunting trips through their companies. These hunting lodges vary widely in their requirements and the services they offer. Some offer high end hunting lodges that provide guides, ammunition, lodging and meals, while others simply charge you a fee for the privilege of camping and hunting on their property. This is a more expensive way of taking a hunting trip than hunting on public land but it provides you access to hunting land in Alabama that you’d not be able to hunt otherwise. Many of these lodges provide access to hunting just one or two types of wildlife, based on what’s most populous in their area. In addition, some lodges cater to bow hunters, while others are designed for rifle hunting; but a great many allow both types of hunting.
Of course, there are also many private land owners that are happy to allow you to hunt on their land. Sometimes all you have to do is ask and show that you have a license, if necessary. In other cases, land owners will charge a small fee for access to their land. Often, word of mouth is the best way to find these hunting lands.
Alabama is a great state for hunting. With a mild climate, a long hunting season and an abundance of types of wildlife, it’s likely one of the best states in the country for hunting. Between the public hunting lands available and the private hunting lodges, you’re sure to be able to find the perfect hunting land in Alabama for your next great adventure.
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