Many forest landowners hope to preserve and increase the value of their land as a legacy for those who will follow them, either by inheritance or sale of the property. If a property is producing income it is more likely to be kept in timberland. There are several ways a property owner can accomplish this goal. First, understand the value of the timber especially if the property or timber is to be...
The Turkey Fever Epidemic Does the approach of March 25th cause your heart to skip a beat & send shivers up your spine? Well, you just may have a case of Spring Turkey Fever. A condition marked by the opening day of turkey season in most of Alabama and will most likely subside by its closing day of May 2nd. For many, there is just no other hunting quite like turkey...
Alabama may not have the duck populations as our northern and eastern cooler climate neighbors, however, it is very much a favored outdoor recreational activity amongst many avid waterfowl hunters throughout our state. This sport continues to grow statewide due in large part to the dedication to management of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Waterfowl Program. I recently had the...
Always wanted to harvest an alligator? Well if you’re lucky, you may just get to do so. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will offer an alligator season for four specific areas in Alabama; with each zone having a designated number of allowed tags. The American alligator had been an endangered species for decades due to unregulated harvesting by our forefathers. However, after...
If you are contemplating purchasing your own hunting property, being well informed is crucial. The many options to consider such as easements, timber potential, and topography diversity can be overwhelming to a first-time land buyer. Therefore, I teamed up with Fletcher Majors, ALC with Great Southern Land to simplify the land buying process so avid hunters can navigate their first purchase with ease and...
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Great Southern Land Unveils New Logo and Branding Initiative (AL) February 2nd, 2018– Great Southern Land announced today that it is launching a state-wide rebranding initiative featuring a redesigned logo and brand identity. “Over the past 45 years, the land industry has definitely evolved. There has been a significant paradigm shift to online consumer experiences. As...