About Choosing Your Hunting Destination

1. A b o u t C h o o s i n g Y o u r H u n t i n g D e s t i n a t i o n Hunters throughout the US, Africa and Europe have many things in common even if they do not necessarily hunt the same prey: they share a passion for being out there, for stalking the prey, for leaving with a quality animal, forging great friendships – and often to cherish great memories for long afterwards. Of course one chooses with care the region or state where one wants to visit. In the US, for example, in states in the Southeast deer hunting is a favorite activity with so many hunters that visit from all over the country – and often from other parts of the world. States such as Alabama, Virginia and Georgia are famed for their deer hunting opportunities as offered by private landowners, land managers and consortiums that have all systems in place to be able to offer the hunter a great experience and value for their money. The best destinations are normally those that ensure deer populations are offered a great habitat with ample food and water sources, and the kind of habitat where wildlife thrives. It never happens by chance: good hunting destinations are developed into superior destinations for hunters because of great habitat and deer management under the watchful eye of experienced managers, biologists and scientists with access to good technology and experience about how to create the perfect environment for raising good deer populations. Also, they make sure they know how to reach out to the public, the hunters they are offering hunting leases to. Offering leases involves advertising either on your own, but experience has taught that offering, advertising and managing hunting leases may be best left to services such as a leading wildlife consultancy in your state or region; they are known to be the ‘go to’ services to manage and advertise the leases on behalf of land owners as well as to the hunter that wants to make use of this service. For hunters it very often involves joining a deer hunting club since it is, for most individuals, an easy way to get to know the state or region, for getting to know other likeminded individuals and groups. Such clubs are often managed by experienced wildlife and hunting consultancies that are in touch with landowners who want to offer leases to hunters.

2. Hunters, therefore, are often advised to get in touch with a well-experienced service that manages such clubs. Hunters are given choices, especially if they deal with a well-known wildlife service, as to which clubs they want to join, and it is important for the hunter to pay consideration to issues that may impact their hunting experience. Some of the issues that hunters have to consider when they are looking at hunting clubs are mentioned briefly:  Choosing the Best Party – This may not be that easy to do from afar; however, find out what the policies are in terms of the club members sharing costs and feeling obliged to assist others with issues such as collecting and loading harvested animals, helping to hang stands, assisting with cutting shooting lanes and also with planting food plots. It is important you feel welcome and share other members’ ideas in this regard.  Affordability – Hunting is not necessarily a cheap sport; therefore make sure you are able to afford your dues and that you can pay on time when asked to do so and, if necessary, join a club that is made up of bigger numbers than others.  Visit before the Time – If it is at all practical, pay the land where the club is applying for a lease a visit so you are sure there are signs of animals, and to make sure the terrain is suited for good deer or other hunting.  Communication – You want to know at all times that you receive all messages and information pertaining to your club’s leases. Good services actually offer club members their own area on a website that they log onto, and they are kept in the loop at all times. The above are a few mere tips; of course one can do so much more to establish which the best clubs are. A good starting point, always, is to get in touch with a service known for great management and offering great leases to the hunting public. About Us : At Westervelt Wildlife we manage more than 600, 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