All photos by Brett Cardin Ousley
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The Webb family love the great outdoors and spend time hunting together. Pictured are (l to r) Addyson, Josh, Suzanne and Lydia Webb.
t’s a mighty lucky man who finds a job doing the things he loves! Josh Webb is one of those people, but he has managed to go one step farther. Josh has two jobs that he loves! He has a full-time job in the great outdoors and a “side job” that has made him something of a celebrity in Southwest Alabama. Josh Webb is a forester who manages both public and private tracts of forestlands for Scotch Land Management in Clarke County. Josh helps thousands in this area who depend on woodlands for their livelihood, by keeping forests healthy and productive. As he plants trees, cruises and marks timber and oversees controlled burns, he is a vital part of protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Josh is a dedicated sportsman who knows the importance of preserving and protecting animal hab-
itats. As a youngster, he spent many happy hours in the woods with his father, hunting deer, turkeys and ducks. Once his two daughters were old enough, he also took them hunting. Addyson (11) has already downed two deer, while Lydia (7) waits for the right one to come along. Josh is proud that his job as a forester helps to protect wildlife and conserve land and water. This means his girls will be able to hunt and enjoy the forests for years to come. For the past 23 years, Josh Webb has also worked a “side job.” During hunting season, Josh processes deer at Skinner’s Wild Game, owned by Jay Graddick and managed by Bruce Sanders. Even though the business has changed owners through the years, Josh has remained a constant. Josh is the “senior” deer skinner, or “hair snatcher” February 2021
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