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David Rainer: Hunters commended for cooperation last white-tail season

David Rainer -
One of the messages the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division wanted to convey last week at the...

FHA awards state $1.64M to bolster outdoor recreation

Dylan Smith -
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the awarding of nearly $1.64 million to enhance Yellowhammer State outdoor recreational venues. The funds will help build and...

Five Star grant supports water quality improvements, tree planting, more in Auburn

Alabama NewsCenter -
A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will aid Auburn’s efforts to improve water quality in a creek and engage residents in learning to...

David Rainer: Young gets dream job with Alabama State Parks

David Rainer -
Matt Young may not have been dreaming about his current situation when he started his first parks job as a lifeguard in his native...

Alabamian elected chairman of Ducks Unlimited

David Palmore -
As president of Ducks Unlimited, Huntsvillian Doug Schoenrock oversaw the organization's record-breaking conservation efforts. Now the organization's chairman of the board, Schoenrock will ensure Ducks...

Youth hunt dates set for Forever Wild Field Trial Area

David Palmore -
Registration is underway for the youth deer and duck hunts dates at M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area in Hale County. The hunts...

Alabama stands out as America continues to draw foreign investment in real estate and business

Alabama Realtors -
Current events have drawn attention to foreign investors in U.S. real estate. An increasing number of international buyers are investing in homes and agricultural...

David Rainer: Waterfowl survey produces mixed results

David Rainer -
For the first time since 2019, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was able to conduct the waterfowl breeding population survey, and the results...

Gopher tortoise gets boost in South Alabama

David Rainer -
Gopher tortoise conservation reached a new level recently when the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources teamed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

WFF expands hunting opportunities throughout Alabama

David Rainer -
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division continues to expand its unique access to the great outdoors with...

Enthusiasm for outdoors high at Buckmasters Expo

David Rainer -
Judging from the turnout at the recent Buckmasters Expo, the appeal of the great outdoors remains high, with plenty of spectators and vendors attending...

‘Unexplained’: Yellowhammer News talks cattle mutilations with Mobile radio host Sean Sullivan

Staff Report -
Last week, Yellowhammer News revisited Sand Mountain's unsolved cattle mutilation phenomenon that occurred nearly three decades ago. The mutilations, which occurred in DeKalb and Marshall...

Fresh fish dominates in AWF Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals

David Rainer -
Alabama’s abundant freshwater fish took center stage recently at the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals at AWF’s Lanark Pavilion in...

Revisiting Alabama’s unsolved cattle mutilation phenomenon 30 years later

Dylan Smith -
Almost three decades ago, cattle farmers in rural North Alabama found dead livestock lying in pastures with various organs extracted from their carcasses. The cattle...

ADCNR, ADEM team up on innovative paving projects

David Rainer -
When you visit Lake Guntersville State Park or the DeSoto Falls area at DeSoto State Park, the ride will be noticeably smoother after the...

WFF enforcement provides timely support at World Games

David Rainer -
Being at the right place at the right time perfectly describes where Kirk Smith and Brett Makemson were during the recent World Games competitions...

ADCNR sets registration date for 2022 Alabama youth dove hunts

David Palmore -
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the...

Boating access continues to improve on Alabama Gulf Coast

David Rainer -
Access to the water is one hurdle for boaters and anglers in Alabama’s coastal counties, where high land prices and high demand can leave...

Scientists at 89th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo collect samples from 15 sharks

David Rainer -
The return of the shark category to the 89th annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) was a rousing success with 15 sharks weighed in...

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2

Outdoor Alabama -
The 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. This year’s contest is a joint project between the...

Black Belt Birding Festival showcases the natural beauty, cultural diversity of west Alabama

Carla Davis -
Birding enthusiasts from across Alabama and the Southeast will be flying to Greensboro and the surrounding area later this month for the Second Annual Black...

Paddle your way through North Alabama with the whole family

Sara Watkins -
If you are into paddling, there is probably no better place to do it than in North Alabama. If you’re new to paddling, or...

South Alabama marine sciences professor wins $3.1M water quality grant

Thomas Becnel -
Dr. John Lehrter and the University of South Alabama School of Marine and Environmental Sciences will play a lead role in a $3.1 million project to...

Jacobs gains mobility freedom through Outdoor Ability Foundation

David Rainer -
Logan Black, a Conservation Enforcement Officer with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, approached Nate Jacobs...
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