Jacks Benton, a 5-year-old hunter from the Salem community in Lee County, squeezed the trigger on his .243 Remington rifle to fire at the buck standing about 40 yards away. The 10-point buck didn’t run. “No, he flopped,” Jacks said. Just like that, Jacks harvested his first buck while hunting on a 20-acre plot of […]

Successful turkey hunters in Alabama’s Black Belt are encouraged to enter the 10th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is continuing its tradition of hosting the contest in conjunction with Alabama’s turkey season to showcase the region while highlighting hunters. The Black Belt is widely regarded as one of America’s best turkey hunting areas. […]

MONTGOMERY — Set the hook and snap a pic to enter the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s (ALBBAA) 2021 Best Fish Photo Contest. New this year, participants in the contest must take a first-timer or beginner angler along for their adventure. Participants are encouraged to help mentor these new anglers and share their experiences of […]

Rickie Knight fishes a lot – in tournaments all over the country and for fun near home in Alabama’s Black Belt. One particular fishing/camping trip near his home in Selma paid off with some big smiles and a win in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest. Knight and his wife, Carol, […]