I will put in for one. Arent there some that end up in North Alabama every year?

How do you hunt them?

This. Right. Here.

Meateater did an episode on the ribeyes in the sky

We are rebuilding that interchange at SR 50/US 98 and I-75. Also still on the one at the Turnpike and 75. Yes, please share the BBQ, I haven't found one decent place down here in 5 years.

Wheeler refuge winters thousands of them each year.

Everyone has different taste but IMO and a lot of the guys I work with this is the best we ever ate.
It’s on HWY 41 across fron the airport. Not a lot of place to sit and you have to get there early to be sure you get ribs.

I'll put in for a tag. I don't think we have any in Crenshaw county so I may have to get a little help from some one in North Alabama.

Where did you go to apply?

The email notification about this I got today said:
"Information regarding sandhill crane hunts and the registration process will be provided through our website www.outdooralabama.com in the coming months."

So i went to the website and i could not find anything.

It's not open yet. You will get an email when they have it ready.

They fly to and stop on the refuge and other land in North Alabama on the migration to Florida. Weather plays a big role in the migration, just like with waterfowl, woodcock, etc.

Some mouthbreathing shitweasels killed several years ago out in Mooresville and left them in the field. It wasn't discussed too publicly because they were trying to find out who did it.

Kentucky requires selected applicants to take an online "test" to make sure you know the difference between sandhills, whooping cranes and blue herons. Kentucky also requires a mandatory post-season survey to be completed or you cannot apply for the next season's tags.

I'm trying to figure out how and where 400 people will hunt in the primary area -- North Alabama -- when there isn't much public land where the sandhills hang out. Could be a lot of complaints about poaching and/or trespassing. Will be interesting to see what happens.

I see them every year at my Alabama property in Madison county, about 10 mins from the Tn state line

You will now be a crane outfitter.

I’ve seen a few almost every year on our farm. They don’t stay long

My first year hunting I only hunted Wheeler, and I had no idea what I was doing. I also had no idea what a Sandhill crane was. I had one of (or really a few) those things scare the crap out of me. Them sons of guns can be loud.

and they make a strange sound, too! had a flock fly over one day while in the deer stand, just north of West Point (MS). guy in another stand and I were txt'ing back and forth trying to figure out what the sound was, until they flew overhead and we could see them.
definitely a delicious bird...and no didn't down one that day to try it.

Lol now that would be something. I need to come up with a logo and start designs on a new camo. I’ll be like Drake brand and call my line CRANE.

I put in for the alligator hunt and didn't get drawn, if I see a Sandhill crane I'm gonna kill it.

If yall are @ 75 and 50. Try the pizza place by the Winn Dixie. 2 slices and a drink for around $6. Good pizza and great service.