Carver Whitetails wins 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award

Carver Whitetails, a 440-acre high-fence hunting preserve in Salem, Alabama, has received a 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award for its guided whitetail hunts and all-inclusive guest experience. The recognition highlights the preserve’s lodging, land management and trophy-deer program as it prepares for rifle hunt bookings starting Oct. 15. Why it matters: - The award puts a regional spotlight on Carver Whitetails’ hunting operation and hospitality model. - The recognition reflects demand for guided, package-based hunting trips that combine the hunt, lodging and meals in one booking. - The preserve’s trophy-deer program is part of the appeal, with deer on the property reaching more than 300 inches. What happened: - Carver Whitetails earned a 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award. - The preserve is a 440-acre high-fence hunting property in Lee County, Alabama. - The property is in Salem, Alabama, within driving distance of Auburn, Columbus, Georgia, and the Atlanta airport. - The company built its guest offering around the slogan “Trophy whitetail deer hunting.” The details: - Carver Whitetails offers three-day, two-night all-inclusive hunts. - Each hunt includes a fully guided experience, meals and lodging. - Guests stay in a lodge with a game room, shuffleboard, a pool table and a putting green. - The preserve includes rolling wooded hills, food plots, mature white oaks, three ponds, multiple streams and Little Uchee Creek along the north side of the property. - Wildlife management and genetics sourced from across the country support the trophy deer program. - Jason Carver said the award matters because the team works to make the full trip, including the lodge stay, feel special. - Carver said the goal is for hunters to feel taken care of and leave with a story worth sharing. - As a state-registered high-fence preserve, Carver Whitetails can begin rifle hunt bookings as early as Oct. 15 each season. - For more information, visit the company’s announcement . Between the lines: - The award signals that Carver Whitetails is competing not just on deer quality, but on convenience and guest experience. - The emphasis on all-inclusive trips suggests the preserve is targeting hunters who want a managed, low-friction getaway rather than a do-it-yourself hunt. - The combination of land features, lodging amenities and booking flexibility appears designed to support repeat business. What’s next: - Carver Whitetails will continue booking rifle hunts starting Oct. 15 each season. - The preserve is likely to lean on the award in future marketing to attract hunters looking for a premium whitetail experience. - Guests can expect the operation to keep focusing on guided hunts, hospitality and trophy-deer management.