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David Rainer: Duck hunters should take advantage of special teal season
Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better...
Stunning: Alabama Black Belt Adventures announces winners of photo contest
When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned...
The joy of cycling in Alabama’s major city centers
Bike sharing is back—and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has made it easier than ever to explore three major Alabama cities by...
Can’t Miss Alabama: Enjoy the holiday weekend at Smith Lake Park’s Sweet Tater Festival, OWA’s Labor Day party
Sweet Tater Festival
If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Sept 1-2 at Smith Lake...
David Rainer: Buckmasters moves into new space, content creation
With the annual Buckmasters Expo in the rearview, Buckmasters founder and CEO Jackie Bushman is leading the organization into the modern era with numerous...
Big Daddy Lawler Honored at Roland Cooper State Park
Big in stature, Big in influence and Big in promoting his beloved Alabama Black Belt, the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler was honored and...
Registration for Alabama’s Hunting 101 workshops now open
For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills...
James ‘Big Daddy’ Lawler now namesake of Roland Cooper State Park Pier
Few Alabamians have dedicated their life to the great outdoors in the manner that the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler did. For decades, the...
Visitors can return to Gulf State Park pier August 19
The Gulf State Park Pier will re-open to sightseers and anglers as of today, August 19, as the renovation work that began in November...
David Rainer: With AWF Cook-Off win, 12-Year-Old McGlynn claims another title
Although it took two tiebreakers, 12-year-old Bryson McGlynn of Opelika was once again crowned a champion for his age-defying culinary skills. Last December, McGlynn...
2025 Outdoor Alabama photo contest kicks off in September
The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The contest is a joint project...
Quail and dove hunting now legal in Mobile city limits
In July of last year, voters residing in unincorporated West Mobile voted overwhelmingly to be annexed by the Port City. While the move to...
Local fisherman, leaders celebrate opening of Mount Vernon boat ramp in Mobile
For more than a decade, outdoorsmen have called for improvements to the Mount Vernon boat ramp and their wish has been granted.
The ramp was...
David Rainer: Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is...
Washington County Public Fishing Lake temporarily closing after discovery of federally banned, invasive aquatic plant species
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that one of the state's public fishing lakes will be shutting down temporarily due...
David Rainer: Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of the renovated Garden City...
Bull shark caught in Alabama Tombigbee River by 11-year-old fisher
For 11-year-old Zandyn Merritt, holding a small bull shark in his hands has taken on a new meaning as he caught it too close...
Fred Hunter: The circuitous life of an Alabama storyteller
“There’s a story everywhere you look for one,” says Fred Hunter. And he’s always looking.
While viewers of Birmingham television station WBRC have long appreciated...
David Rainer: Fishing rodeo results show evidence of flounder rebound
Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean...
Check out these five scenic parks in Alabama
Alabama State Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun, adventure, and family escapes, especially in summer.
Monte Santo State Park
Madison County
The overlook at Monte Santo...
David Rainer: WFF’s Harders celebrates 50 years with state
Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work...
The business of adventure in DeKalb County, Alabama
Adventure is a way of life in DeKalb County, Alabama. Everyone knows it’s a place where you keep your feet on the ground while...
Ainsworth highlights Donald Trump Jr. as ‘one of our nation’s top hunting advocates’
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visited with Donald Trump Jr. at a recent campaign fundraiser in Alabama. The conversation between the two centered on the...
State-of-the-art shooting range targeted for Shelby County
Fortunately, the number of people in Alabama who participate in the traditional outdoor endeavors of hunting and fishing has remained relatively steady, but one...