The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its Big Gobbler Photo Contest, giving hunters the chance to submit their best turkey hunting photos for a chance to win a prize package.
The 13th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest is designed to further educate the public on the abundance of natural resources found in Alabama’s 23-county Black Belt region. The contest began Monday, March 31.
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