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Old Mossy Horns
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“Trophy Club” means a lot of different things from 200 ac/hunter shooting only 8 pts or better, up to 500-1000 acs/hunter with no guest policy shooting only 5+ year old deer. I’ve always been curious if there is a market for that premium “Trophy Club”. I’m talking several thousand acs 50% managed open pines burned on regular schedule, 20% hardwood drains, 20% ag fields planted to beans and corn, 10% planted in green fields. Premium enclosed heated stands with well maintained gravel road systems where you can drive a two wheel drive golf cart across entire property. This would have to be very exclusive probably catering to out of state hunters. All they do is show up and hunt. Planting, maintenance, lodge, etc included. Limited to 1 hunter/500 acs with no guest or a $500/day guest fee. Limit 2 bucks/season. Dues would probably have to be in the $25K range. I know that this is not for everyone but I think there is a market. I know of a club in Fl where its 18k just to deer hunt and 22k if they want to Turkey hunt too. Its prime property 30 min from Tampa. I guess it's worth it for the doctors and lawyers who hunt it to be able to hunt local. If everything is perfect, including location, I bet someone would pay it. Eff that. Dr. B
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8-3-2000
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Freak of Nature
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“Trophy Club” means a lot of different things from 200 ac/hunter shooting only 8 pts or better, up to 500-1000 acs/hunter with no guest policy shooting only 5+ year old deer. I’ve always been curious if there is a market for that premium “Trophy Club”. I’m talking several thousand acs 50% managed open pines burned on regular schedule, 20% hardwood drains, 20% ag fields planted to beans and corn, 10% planted in green fields. Premium enclosed heated stands with well maintained gravel road systems where you can drive a two wheel drive golf cart across entire property. This would have to be very exclusive probably catering to out of state hunters. All they do is show up and hunt. Planting, maintenance, lodge, etc included. Limited to 1 hunter/500 acs with no guest or a $500/day guest fee. Limit 2 bucks/season. Dues would probably have to be in the $25K range. I know that this is not for everyone but I think there is a market. I know of a club in Fl where its 18k just to deer hunt and 22k if they want to Turkey hunt too. Its prime property 30 min from Tampa. I guess it's worth it for the doctors and lawyers who hunt it to be able to hunt local. If everything is perfect, including location, I bet someone would pay it. Eff that. Dr. B X2. I'd make notes on my own hunting land before i done that
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Booner
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Booner
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Interesting conversation Bubba Lou started. Purchased a parcel of land fifteen years ago, shot an 8 pointer and mounted the gentleman first hunt. . Purchased all the right equipment, established mineral stations and year round feeding. Holding about 50 doe. . Planted all the right nut tress, pears, plums, apples. No pressure on wildlife, limited access since purchase, only three or four does harvested plus the eight point hanging on the wall. Plenty of food, water and sanctuary. Heated hunt houses. Extreme elevations from bottom land at creek to 320’ above sea level. Neighboring properties low to no hunting presurer. Subject is 40% hardwood(mostly White Oak) 60% timber. South of the black belt, 300 ac.
What is a fair price to charge a guy like Bubba Lou with a two buck limit eight or better, one member Club plus owner, no guest? i dont know how much you should charge bubba, but if its in coffee county. You should only charge goodman hunter $1000- $1500. Because this sounds like the perfect place for him since he would only hunt a couple times per year and he's poor.
"A moment of realization is worth a thousand prayers"
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12 point
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12 point
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I would rather hunt a couple weeks in Kansas fully guided for the same $.
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spike
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Sorry fellas, been very busy and hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. I appreciate all the comments, I’m a Pro Staff Hunter and just looking for a great Alabama Hunt Club to add to my season during some downtime that I can enjoy in Dec And Jan, looking for a club that is 100 acres plus per member. Not looking to pay no more than $2500 for a membership and it needs to be year around and include all game. Prefer to have a nice campground that’s established with water and electric preferably a cabin or house.
I’ve responded to all PMs sent to me, I appreciate all the help!
Donnie Herrin AKA Bubba Lou
Donnie Herrin
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12 point
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12 point
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What is a pro staff hunter?
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10 point
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10 point
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Boo Boo Head
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Boo Boo Head
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What is a pro staff hunter? Pm Timber2 he can explain what one is.
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10 point
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10 point
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I think ol T2s mom is a pro staffer. Well wait, you said staffer.
You haven't been blocked until you've been flock blocked!!!
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spike
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I’m on the Pro Staff for Mass Pursuit TV, we hunt and film all over the USA . You can find us on the Pursuit Channel on Thursday and Friday Mornings
Thanks
Donnie Herrin
Founder
BIG PAPA Outdoors
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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I’m on the Pro Staff for Mass Pursuit TV, we hunt and film all over the USA . You can find us on the Pursuit Channel on Thursday and Friday Mornings
Thanks Y'all taking applications?
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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10 point
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10 point
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I think this would fit the bill for a trophy club in AL would be somewhere in the 4,000 acre+ in size, 300+ acres per member. With at least 5% of the property split evenly between summer and winter planting. Something like ten 10 acre fields for summer planting and 40 2-3 acres fields for winter. 3 bucks per membership. Legal bucks 4 and up or score 130. Enough does shot to stay just below maximum carrying capacity. And have neighbors doing the same thing. Not sure what that would cost per membership but it would be worth it. It would be a great place to hunt and see a lot of deer. Not sure a place like this exsist in Alabama if it does I couldn't find it. You are close. One of our leases is 5,000 acres. Warm and cool season crops. Limited to 15 members. Member bag limit is 2 bucks age 4.5+ and 6 does. Dues are $4K. Neighbors managing similarly.
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Grumpy Old Man
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Grumpy Old Man
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Anyone that would spend $25K in dues to hunt deer in Alabama has more money than sense, but you are right, there is probably a market for it. Yep for 25k I can fly up to illinois on a guided hunt few times a year and kill a giant no way of spend that in alabama on something that wasn't gonna be mine 25k will make an annual payment on a big piece of your very own land.
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spike
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spike
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I think this would fit the bill for a trophy club in AL would be somewhere in the 4,000 acre+ in size, 300+ acres per member. With at least 5% of the property split evenly between summer and winter planting. Something like ten 10 acre fields for summer planting and 40 2-3 acres fields for winter. 3 bucks per membership. Legal bucks 4 and up or score 130. Enough does shot to stay just below maximum carrying capacity. And have neighbors doing the same thing. Not sure what that would cost per membership but it would be worth it. It would be a great place to hunt and see a lot of deer. Not sure a place like this exsist in Alabama if it does I couldn't find it. You are close. One of our leases is 5,000 acres. Warm and cool season crops. Limited to 15 members. Member bag limit is 2 bucks age 4.5+ and 6 does. Dues are $4K. Neighbors managing similarly. +1 for a good trophy club. I looked at one of his GA properties and strongly considered the S. AL club.
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