Water Valley Lodge
|
Address
2742 Melvin Road
Gilbertown, AL 36908
|
|
Contact Info
Pia Utsey
Additional Info
Public or Private Destination: Private
Type of Shoots: clear cuts, winter food plots, hardwood stands, young pine plantation, thinned pine plantation, swamp bottoms, and hills with mixed timber
Game/Birds Offered: Turkey, Quail Hunting
Gun Dogs: Available
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities: White Tail Deer, Wild Boar/Hog Hunting
Lodging: 3 Great Lodges
Water Valley Lodge in beautiful Choctaw County, Alabama
Water Valley Lodge is the destination for outdoorsmen looking for a first class hunting operation. Rural Choctaw County offers the finest Alabama quail hunting in the state. Water Valley offers bob white quail hunting, Alabama whitetail deer hunting, Eastern turkey hunting, and wild hog hunting.
Alabama whitetail hunting season runs from October 15 until January 31 each year. During an Alabama whitetail hunting season wild hogs may also be hunted (wild hogs, varmints and predators may be hunted year round in Alabama). Add to this that there is no season nor are there any bag limits on varmints or predators and Alabama is home to the famous January rut.
What this means is a hunter at Water Valley Lodge may hunt whitetail deer, hogs, predators and varmints in the same hunt, with multiple limits on all.
February is the designated "best" month for hog hunting at Water Valley. February is a cold month and the deer hunting pressure is over. The guides at Water Valley are able to devote all efforts to hog hunting only after deer season ends. What a great time to be in Alabama!
Turkey hunting at Water Valley sees some years at 100% success rate. This success does vary from year to year but our guides are second to none. Multiple kills during a turkey hunt is common.
One of the great things about quail hunting at Water Valley is that it may be combined with deer hunting or turkey hunting (Quail hunting is not offered in January.) Another great aspect about quail hunting in Alabama is the length of the season. The season runs from October 15 through March 31.
Turkey Hunt
Turkey Hunting is prime at Water Valley Lodge. Our guided hunts give you the best chance possible of bagging a quailty bird. Turkey Hunting at Water Valley Lodge offers hunters a unique opportunity to match skills against the wiliest game bird of them all, the Eastern wild turkey.
While at Water Valley Lodge a hunter may take one turkey per day, up to five (state law). No jakes or hens may be harvested at Water Valley Lodge.
Guides at Water Valley Lodge are second to none. They have spent their lives hunting and studying this wild bird’s habitat and behavior. Our guides haven’t trained themselves to perform in contests. Their interest is killing turkeys.
Our hunters are in the woods well before daylight. You will be with a guide whether he does the calling or you do the calling. A guest needs a fully guided hunt to take full advantage of the 30,000 acres Water Valley has to offer.
Our turkey package includes private room and bath, meals, housekeeping services, and transportation with a one on one guide.
Quail Hunting
New to Water Valley Lodge Quail Hunting is living up to the exceptional hunting available at Water Valley and continues with the excellent Quail Hunting available in Alabama.
Upland bird hunting at Water Valley Lodge is another activity that provides lots of enjoyment for our guests. We provide all the elements necessary for an enjoyable hunt; plentiful coveys, well trained, disciplined dogs and experienced guides in a natural setting.
A picnic lunch comes with both half-day (9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00-4:00 pm) hunts.
At Water Valley we do not limit the number of birds you may take. Wingshooting is unlimited. At the end of each half day hunt, each hunter will be given 10 Alabama quail, cleaned, packaged and frozen. Our full day hunters will receive 20 birds, ready for your trip home.
Water Valley Lodge offers quail hunting from October 1 through December 23. We resume hunting again February 1 and hunt through March 31.
Let us make your next Alabama quail hunting experience a hunt to be remembered.
Whitetail Deer Hunt
Whitetail Deer Hunting at Water Valley Lodge is some of the best in the South. With over 30,000 acres to hunt the lodge can offer every type of terrain.
Whitetail Deer Hunting at Water Valley Lodge located in Alabama. During your deer hunt at Water Valley Lodge, you will find at least three things to be true: we are efficient and organized, our land is plentiful and the terrain is varied and we have plenty of great comfortable stands.
Our days start at 4:00am with a cup of coffee and breakfast in the Dining Hall. At 4:50am we move to the Boot Room where your hunting gear is already organized and in storage in a secure private locker. After you are dressed and geared up, step outside the boot room where our custom build 4x4 vans will be waiting. Your guide will tell you where you are headed for the morning hunt and which van to get in and you will be on your way.
Mid morning your guide will pick you up (unless you have made the decision to hunt all day) and everyone will head to the lodge Boot Room, put away gear and guns then enjoy a short rest and some lunch. As soon as that plate of cookies, hot out of the oven hs been served with a tall glass of milk, it should be about 1:00pm and time to head out again for the afternoon hunt.
At dark, the guides will pick up all hunters, assist in locating wounded game and get everyone back to the Boot Room and Skinning Shed. After unloading hunters to the Boot Room and animals to the Skinning Shed, fires will be lit and supper served. The remainder of the evening is yours...join us by the campfire, play a game of pool or cards in the lounge, or retire to the privacy of your room for a restful night's sleep.
Wild Boar/Hog Hunting
Wild Boar/Hog Hunting is another great sport available at Water Valley Lodge.
Hog Hunting at Water Valley Lodge located in Alabama is included on all deer hunts. If one chooses to hunt hogs outside of deer season, the month of February stands supreme. During February it is still cold and the pressure of deer season is over.
There is no limit on hogs at Water Valley and the season is 12 months a year. We hog hunt from October 1 to May 1.
We do not hunt hogs with dogs at Water Valley Lodge. We hunt hogs from deer stands. We will be there before daylight 'till mid morning on cool days and will start our afternoon hunt in the mid to late afternoon until dark.
Your hog hunting packages includes meals, lodging, on site transportation as well as skinning, cleaning, quartering your kills and packing them on ice for your return home. Our hog hunts are semi-guided hunts.
Lodging at Water Valley Lodge
The accommodations at Water Valley Lodge are designed for maximum privacy and comfort. The guest rooms at Water Valley Lodge are strategically located away from all other activities of the lodge. This provides a peaceful, quiet environment for those who wish to retire early. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, comfortable beds, clean linens and towels.
Water Valley’s rooming policy does not allow us to mix parties so you need never worry that you will be sleeping in a room with strangers.
The Mill House and the Camp House are designed for individual hunters, father/sons/daughters and couples. All rooms have a private bathroom with our larger rooms having two or three bathrooms.
We have 2 new cabins under construction which will be in operation for the 2008-2009 season.
Our Bunk House houses groups of 3 or more during whitetail deer season and hog hunting season.
Our Dining Hall is where all meals are enjoyed during hunting season. Off season our dining hall is available for corporate retreats, family reunions, class reunions, weddings, rehearsal dinners and other private functions.
Pricing at Water Valley Lodge
(Prices updated February 18, 2008)
Bow Only Season: October 15 through November 16
3 Day Hunt - $1125 - 3 Bucks, 1 Doe
4 Day Hunt - $1600 - 3 Bucks, 2 Doe
7 Day Hunt - $2300 - 3 Bucks, 3 Doe
No limit on hogs, coyotes, bobcats - Extra Doe $250. each
Muzzleloader Season: November 17 through November 21
4 Day Hunt - $1600 - 3 Bucks, 2 Doe
5 Day Hunt - $1850 - 3 Bucks, 2 Doe
No limit on hogs, coyotes, bobcats - Extra Doe $250. each
SPECIAL YOUTH HUNT - NOVEMBER 15 & 16 - Ages 15 and Under
2 day hunt - $800.00 - One Buck Each Day - One Doe
No limit on hogs, coyotes, bobcats - Extra Doe $250. each
Rifle Season - Pre-Rut: November 22 through December 23
2 Day Hunt - $1200 - 2 Bucks, 1 Doe*
3 Day Hunt - $1550 - 3 Bucks, 1 Doe
4 Day Hunt - $1850 - 3 Bucks, 2 Doe
7 Day Hunt - $3025 - 3 Bucks, 3 Doe
No limit on hogs, coyotes, bobcats - Extra Doe $250. each
Rifle Season - Rut: December 27 through January 31, 2009
2 Day Hunt - $1400 - 2 Bucks, 1 Doe*
3 Day Hunt - $1900 - 3 Bucks, 1 Doe
4 Day Hunt - $2300 - 3 Bucks, 2 Doe
7 Day Hunt - $3825 - 3 Bucks, 3 Doe
No limit on hogs, coyotes, bobcats - Extra Doe $250. each
* 2 Day hunts offered surrounding holidays only. Call for specific dates.
Turkey Season: March 15 through April 30
2 Day Hunt - $1275
3 Day Hunt - $1900
4 Day Hunt - $2500
7 Day Hunt - $402
5
Limits - One turkey each day (Maximum 5)
This is a fully guided hunt. Minimum hunt is 2 days.
Afternoon Hog Hunt - Add $300. per person/per afternoon - no limits (semi guided).
Afternoon Quail Hunt - Add $275. per person/per afternoon - includes 10 cleaned birds - Minimum 2 people.
Boar Season: February 20 - June 30 (7 Days a Week)
September 15 - November 15 (Weekends Only)
2 Day Hunt - $ 800
3 Day Hunt - $1150
4 Day Hunt - $1495
7 Day Hunt - $2300
Limits - No limits on hogs. No limits on bobcats and coyotes.
Minimum hunt is 2 days. Minimum number of hunters is 4.
Afternoon Quail Hunt - Add $275. per person/per afternoon
Quail Season: October 01 - December 23
February 01 - March 31
Full Day Hunt - $500.00
Includes 20 cleaned birds, guide, dogs, on site transportation, lunch and refreshments.
Half Day Hunt - $275.00
Includes 10 cleaned birds, guide, dogs, on site transportation and refreshments.
*additional birds $7.50 each
Overnight Stay - $150.00
Includes meals and lodging.
Non-Hunting Guest - $150.00
Includes meals and lodging.
Minimum two hunters.
Management at Water Valley Lodge
During deer season, we have two management areas: 6 point area and the 8 point area. In the 6 point area there is no width restriction. The 8 point area has a 15" minimum spread requirement. We do not have any trophy fees however we do charge a fee of $500.00 if the deer taken does not meet the minimum.
The Alabama Department of Conservation on June 15, 2007 adjusted the state limits as follows:
*ANTLERED BUCKS - three during all combined seasons.
This has made it necessary for Water Valley to adjust our limits as well. For the upcoming 2007-2008 season our three day hunters are allowed 3 bucks and 1 doe, our 4 day hunters are allowed 3 Bucks and 2 doe and our 7 day hunters are allowed 3 bucks and 3 does.
|
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
