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7 Things You Must Have for Deer Hunting

Be prepared early before opening day. Here is an useful article of simple items a hunter needs that can be most forgetful on opening day.

Around the Corner, Gearing Up for Alabama's Bow Season.

Rabbit Hunt Great Way to Introduce Kids to the Outdoors

Here's an article from Alabama Outdoors about how "Rabbit Hunting" can teach kids responsibilities about taking care of something: “It gives them a responsibility to keep the dogs fed and the kennels cleaned,” McKelvey said. “When get out and go hunting they can see what they’ve done and they can see the benefits of taking care of the dogs

Southern Belle Lunch Cruise and Enjoy the Outdoors

If you're looking for a short weekend trip and can drive to Chattanooga Tennessee. Then a cruise on the Tennessee River just might be what you're looking for. Then for educational purposes, take you kids to the Tennessee Aquarium as part of your weekend excursion.

Involving Kids in Deer Hunting - How to Make a Hunter for Life

It's Not All About Hunting. Hunting with Kids teaches life lessons about planning, being prepared, building relationship, working together to pursue of a common goal. Then hopefully the goal is accomplished. Here's an article about how one man has taught his son to be a Hunter for Life. Enjoy!

Guide to Alabama Fall Color Trail!! Fall is Around the Corner!

Fall is around the corner. For most, you can almost feel Football in the air. But for outdoor enthusiast, changing of the colors is what makes fall one, if not the best time of the year. Alabama.Travel.com features information about routes and locations on where to be for fall colors. Click here and view the Alabama Fall Color Chart.

Basics of Buying Real Estate in Your IRA -

I think just about everyone has played with stocks or have 401k's that have been up and down over the past several years. So, our purpose by investing in stocks and 401K's was to have a retirement in our Golden Years. Given the ups and downs recently with the stock market, you may be looking to try something different.  If you would like to have more control and be able to see your invest as often as you like. Then, Why not Invest in Real Estate with your IRA. Attached is information about purchasing Real Estate with IRA's provided by "Then Entrust Group". They are a company that we have found but personally haven't used. But it may be what you're looking for.  Enjoy!!

Estate Planning for Land Owners - What Will Become of Your Land

Estate Planning is part of everyday life that we don't really want to think about. But if you don't plan, you plan to fail. So, here's an interesting article about "What will become of your timberland, A Guide for Estate Planning for Land Owners".

How to Library for Cow - Calf Management Guide for Beginner and the Experienced

For beginners or the experience, Colorado State University offers a great library of information pertaining to Cattle Management.

How to Take Kids Fishing!!

 So you are going to take some kids fishing! Maybe they are yours, or those of a relative or friend. Either as an angler or interested adult, you want these kids to have fun. Here are some common sense steps to follow:

50 Ways To Involve Your Kids in the Outdoors

Feel the wind on your face, plant a garden, jump in a pile of leaves - just get outside!

By Dyanne Fry Cortez, Wendee Holtcamp and Bernadette Noll

Kids don't develop a relationship with nature by watching it on the Discovery Channel. They need to feel the wind, smell leaves and wildflowers, run their fingers over rocks and make personal contact with other living things. Pristine wilderness is not required: Ask any of today's dedicated outdoorsmen, and you may find that his favorite childhood memory involves a backyard tree house or fishing in an irrigation canal. Encourage children to get outside wherever they can, as often as possible, and start building their own memories. Here are 50 ideas to help kids reconnect with the outdoors. – Dyanne Fry Cortez

Invest in your Land! Where to Buy Plants, Shrubs and Trees for Wildlife in Alabama

Whether you're a Hunter or Nature Observer, you probably have wonder where to purchase wildlife habitat. There are companies that specialize in raising plants, shrubs and trees for wildlife in Alabama. Investing in habitat can be rewarding for the recreational user, nature observer or for sellers attracting that buyer with management plans. Second part to enhancing habitat is creating a management plan. There are timber companines that specialize in management plans for properties. We have include two companies that specialize in habitat and management plans to assist you in your quest for better wildlife management.

Pond Mangement Guides for Improving Private Waters

Pond management is important to anyone looking to enhance the quality of their fishery. So, we have included resources for you to research about pond management for your fishery. Included are management guides from eight different states: Alabama, Forida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. Also, featured is a list of fish hatcheries and there a few that assist in management of private lakes.

Looking for Hunting Leases or Have Hunting Properties to Lease?

Alabama Forest Owners Association features listings of properties available for lease. AFOA offers this as a free service to their members. You can join and list your lease properties.

Pricing Decisions for Seller's in any Economy

Sellers need to understand that selling land or homes is more than price. It's a mix of issues. Location, Topography, Features, Economy and Prices. Sellers do have control of the market and that's pricing. Realtors are here to help and Seller's need to find the right Realtor to assist them in their quest to sell.

Greatest Investment! Buy Land! Not Just Any Land! Acreage!

Land Purchased with the Right Mix, will out perform other investments

Wildlife Management & Food Planting Guide

Excellent Guide for Beginners or Experience Hunters. Offers a Start to Finish instruction for preparing and planting for Deer, Turkey, Quail, Dove and Waterfowl.