Frequently asked questions

You should arrive between 2 and 4 pm on the afternoon before your scheduled hunt.

Upon arrival, proceed to the large red building in the center of the premises which is the Dining Hall. We will check you in, settle your account, and get you settled into your accommodation.

Your hunt is paid through supper on the last day of your hunt.

Yes. Providing space is available we charge $50.00 per person for the additional night's stay which includes breakfast the following morning.

.243 or above

The terrain at Water Valley is varied. Clearcuts, young pine plantations, mature, thinned pine plantations, hiils, hollows, hardwoods, pastures, creek bottoms, river bottoms, powerlines...

Alabama requires 144 square inches of solid orange.

Weapon, ammunition, hunting clothes, flashlight, extra batteries, camera, and clean shoes to wear around the lodge.

It includes meals, lodging, on site transportation, semi-guided service, cleaning, skinning, quartering you kills and packing them on ice for your trip home.

Industry standard tips are +/- 15%.

Yes, you may take bobcats, hogs, coyotes, no additional fees

Three-day hunters can take three bucks and one doe. Four-day hunters can take three bucks and one doe. Seven-day hunters can take three bucks and one doe.

Yes. We charge $500 for accidentally taking a button buck. We charge $750 if taken with intent.

Yes, you may. We charge $150. per day per non-hunter.

Yes they can, space provided. They are considered spectators and as such pay $250. per day.

At Water Valley we neither mix groups nor do we separate them. So you will be rooming with the people you come with but never a stranger.

Yes, when available we offer private rooms. We charge an additional $75.00 per night for private rooms.

Yes. Hogs are considered a bonus during deer season.

Yes. Airport pickups are $150. Each way.

We do not offer refunds. All deposits are non-refundable.

No-shows will be held responsible for full balance due on hunt.

Smoking is not allowed in Water Valley Lodge buildings, sleeping quarters or vehicles.