Internal data from Lands of America records about $4 billion in farms, ranches and other land for sale in the Cotton State. This comprises almost 604,000 acres of land for sale in Alabama. Of Alabama's 67 counties, Baldwin County had the most land and farms for sale. There were 11,736 acres of sold land in Alabama recorded last month through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects a seven percent increase in sales activity over the month before, with a combined land value of $24 million for all property and land sold in the state. Crenshaw County saw the most land sales recently in the state. Alabama takes full advantage of its plentiful natural assets, with over 1.3 million acres of public hunting lands and some of the country's most liberal hunting seasons and bag limits. Some of the most popular wildlife species to hunt in Alabama include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning doves, rabbits, and waterfowl. The state has also been ranked among the ten best states for the cost of living by U.S. News & World Report. In terms of its size, Alabama is the country's 30th-largest state, covering an area of 52,423 square miles (34 million acres). Of its total landmass, 50,645 square miles is made up of land, while the remaining 1,775 square miles is made up of water. Game species to be found on land for sale in Alabama include whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks, and quail. Fishermen can enjoy casting for bass, catfish, trout, and pike.