slide 1: Great Destinations for the
Best Bird Hunting Experiences
Hunters very much like others that enjoy leisure time have their own preferences.
Some go to Africa to hunt big game and lion others prefer smaller buck and pheasant
shooting for example.
Personal preference will always play a big part – also with regard to the destination
one prefers to visit. In many parts of the world bird hunting and wingshooting activities
are very popular. One such area is the Southeast of the US with states such as
Alabama Georgia and the like among the popular destinations.
Also part of one’s trip will always be influenced by the choice or choices of available
lodges. When you hunt deer or your choice of birds chances are you will make a
study of the best lodges to consider. Of course different hunters have their own
requirements however everyone will agree they are looking for value. This value for
most is found in features such as the facilities that lodges offer also with regard to
the buck or birds they are after.
Pheasant shooting as an example will always emphasize for the hunter the following
among some: a great lodge for its services ample opportunity positions to shoot
from assistance from dogs to fetch downed birds number of birds allowed sizes of
teams. These are some aspects to be considered.
Not all lodges necessarily place the same limits on how many birds or buck are
allowed to be shot and what not. Visitors will obviously look around to see which
lodge or hunting facility they prefer. As is the case with pheasants it is good to accept
the same will apply to other forms of hunting – and the available facilities every time at
the lodge of your choice.
slide 2: It must also be remembered that every ethical responsible lodge and hunting facility
will always ensure that they do not allow senseless killing which will deplete the bird
or buck population for generations to follow. To this end they will control the hunts the
number of birds or buck to be bagged the size of hunting groups. This is an example
of well-planned organised conservation of herds and birds. Only the best among
these will in the end survive.
The good ones among them therefore run
professional facilities under the watchful eye of
good managers and assistants. Some even
employ experienced biologists that make sure
they follow all processes correctly collect data
and stay abreast of how herds are moving on
their land.
Also they will make sure their land – where
hunters are given their opportunities – is well
looked after in terms of the forage and access
to water sources they provide for the animals. All of this forms part of the greater echo
system and the wildlife management programs which ensure enough quality buck and
birds.
For the hunter it means access to great healthy
animals for the lodge it means a great name and
many return visitors. That is after all what the
hunter wants: a lodge to return to year after year
because of their good name and sound practices.
Also when young hunters grow up in this kind of
environment where emphasis is placed on healthy
hunting practices
there is every chance that they too will become responsible hunters and visit and
support those facilities known for their good organisation and their support for healthy
wildlife programs and conservation.
Of course some lodges stand out above many others specifically because they
support initiatives to make sure all correct processes are followed in terms of
conservation but also because their facilities are better than others’. That is why
hunters always do their research before they book a hunting trip whether they want to
shoot birds – or hunt deer.
slide 3: 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 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. For more about us
please visit http://westerveltlodge.com/