The Tutt Land Ledger A Trusted Resource for Southeastern Landowners

After decades in the land business, you begin to notice what doesn’t change—no matter how much everything else does. The tools evolve, the buyers shift, and the headlines come and go. But at the heart of every deal, every handshake, every closing, there’s always been one thing: land. And lately, I’ve been thinking more about what it means to buy it, to sell it, and to help people do both—especially here in the Southeast, where the dirt runs deep in people’s lives.

There’s something deeply satisfying about building your own recreational sportfishing (bass) pond, watching it fill with rainwater, carefully stocking it with the right fish, and eventually reeling in a trophy largemouth from your own slice of land. But turning that dream into reality takes strategic planning, the right terrain, and a solid understanding of both cost and management.

Governor Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed March 2025 as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in Alabama, emphasizing the role of fire in responsible land stewardship. Often misunderstood, prescribed fire is a proven method to reduce wildfire risks, improve habitat, and enhance Alabama’s natural ecosystems. At Tutt Land Company, we recognize fire as a powerful, strategic tool for regenerating landscapes and protecting property—benefiting both landowners and the environment.

In the wake of President Trump's recent tariff announcements, economic uncertainty has surged. Investors are seeking stable assets to protect their wealth. Land investment emerges as a reliable hedge, offering tangible value and resilience against market volatility.

Wild turkey habitat management in the Southeast is most effective when timed with seasonal needs and biological cycles. If you're preparing your land for spring hunting or looking to improve long-term population success, understanding key strategies for habitat enhancement is essential.

A wood basket analysis is a strategic study used to evaluate the quantity, quality, and accessibility of wood resources in a given region. For timber investors, forestry operators, and policymakers across the Southeastern United States, these analyses play a vital role in identifying the most viable locations for harvesting and processing timber. From the Appalachian foothills of Alabama to the Florida Panhandle, this region holds some of the richest and most accessible wood baskets in the country.

One of the greatest resources found in the southeastern United States is pine trees. This is why there's been a thriving timber industry in this region for more than a hundred years. It's an industry that not only provides jobs and stimulates the economy: It also provides a key resource in building homes and furniture.

Do you have a favorite song? We do. There's a country song by Jordan Davis called "Buy Dirt" that we love. The words say, "if you want my two cents, of making a dollar count, buy dirt." It continues with "you can thank the good Lord for it, 'cause he ain't making any more of it." We agree. That song speaks to us because land is a finite resource.

The land from East Texas to Southern Virginia was once an uninterrupted expanse of pine forest, home to diverse ecosystems made up of plants, animals, and endangered or threatened species. It is estimated there were over 90 million acres of native Longleaf pine forest in the Southeast when the country was settled.

You might have questions about the Conservation Reserve Program. We are here to answer them. Learn more about the CRP, and how it can benefit you.

Food plots are front of mind for those in hunting and deer management. A perennial food plot could be what works best for your tract. Learn more.

Hunters lead busy lives every season, not just hunting season. Summer offers an opportune time for hunters to do much-needed property maintenance.

With archery deer season now underway in Alabama and gun season imminent, most hunters have focused on completing food plot work and mowing access trails on their lands.

Timber owners generally have a good understanding that their timber is worth something, but don’t fully understand what that something is. But that’s important––here’s why.

People invest in land for many reasons, but many fail to realize the power of land investment as a financial strategy. Most likely, they believe that investing in rural properties is only for the super-wealthy or people who simply want to live a more rural lifestyle.

Buying and selling real estate in a rural area is a little different than in the suburbs or the city. Understanding the intricacies of hunting property and timberland is a lot different than selling homes in residential real estate. That's why we've built a special team here at Tutt Land Company. Our agents are specially selected to make sure they will be a good fit for this industry. We make sure that each real estate agent spends time with both our foresters and leadership team to learn about the potential of each property as well as the vision of our company. This is all in an effort to best serve you, our clients.

Whether your goal is to make memories or make money, it's essential to ask the right questions before buying land. If you're unfamiliar with the process, however, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. 

Remember being out in the country as a kid? Toes in the red dirt, miles of rural land to explore, cookouts, and homemade ice cream with family and friends. Maybe your dad took you out on your first father/son hunting trip where you bagged your first deer and have been hunting ever since. Or perhaps, you were lucky enough to inherit the family hunting land, and it's important to you that it sells to someone who will appreciate the land as much as your family did. 

Summer in the deep south can mean many things to many people. Some folks enjoy taking vacations, traveling, or merely enjoying the summertime scenery. In the dog days of Alabama summer, the last thing people want to think about is working outside in the heat.

Do you own rural property? Is there a tract of land passed down to you by a family member? Did you inherit farmland or hunting property? If you fall into these scenarios, you may have thought about selling your land at one time or another. 

In today's busy, high-stress world, owning rural, recreational land in the Southeast is a dream which many aspire. It's the ultimate way to get away from it all.

Spring turkey season in Alabama brings more than just the sound of gobbling toms—it brings family traditions, unforgettable mornings in the woods, and the thrill of the chase. In the blooming forests of West Central and Southwest Alabama, hunters are finding success and building stories that span generations.