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Shoals, Black Belt Heritage Area bills signed into law
A pair of bills authored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) were signed into law today as a part of...
Eagle Awareness Weekends celebrate conservation success
About 50 years ago, only 480 nesting pairs of bald eagles were left in the United States, with the last nest in Alabama documented...
Lake Martin, Smith Lake among nation’s ‘Hot Lakes’
Pipes and roadways have frozen plus air travel is a mess. Thoughts of sugarplums have passed.
Now visions of warmer weather, sunset watching, and the...
Taste gone wild: Good eatin’ with Outdoor Alabama
If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for new ideas on...
Ivey praises Fish, Wildlife-funded projects
The final phase of funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWF-GEBF) has been approved for projects in Alabama to...
Wild Turkey Federation chapter donates $143K for state projects
The Alabama chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has donated more than $143,000 for programs in Alabama.
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF)...
Eagle Awareness Weekends soar into Lake Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE -- America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, will be celebrated in January and February when Lake Guntersville State Park hosts Eagle Awareness Weekends.
The...
Alabama’s recreational red snapper quota may be cut
Under a final rule published by NOAA Fisheries on Dec. 1, Alabama’s private recreational anglers will see a 51% decrease in the 2023 red...
Alabama’s Black Belt offers prime hunting opportunities
By Taylor Philpot
The state of Alabama offers an array of outdoor adventures and opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime.
At the top...
David Rainer: Outdoors brings couple together for state parks wedding
Alabama’s great outdoors offers so many benefits, from abundant recreational opportunities to stunning vistas, that it’s sometimes difficult to fathom. And some, like Randy...
Innovate Alabama leverages outdoor recreation to bolster economy
Innovate Alabama has formed a council to take full advantage of the Yellowhammer State's abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
The organization's Council on Outdoor Recreation will...
Dire State of the Birds report shows DU programs work
While waterfowl population growth is strong, more than half of U.S. bird species are in decline, according to this year's State of the Birds report.
The...
Alabama’s Gulf Coast to benefit from $47 million in watershed, habitat restoration grants
More than $47 million is coming to Alabama for watershed and habitat restoration along the state’s Gulf Coast, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced.
The National Fish and Wildlife...
McMillan Pier and Boat Ramp officially opened at Fort Morgan
The ribbon-cuttings to provide access to Alabama’s abundant natural resources continued last week as Governor Kay Ivey, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and other dignitaries...
Down To Earth: Alabama landowners conserve natural resources
Alabama landowners’ roots run deep when it comes to conservation.
“My job is to do what’s best for the land ecologically and environmentally,” said timber...
All-electric Ford Lightning is the future of Alabama hunting
Deer season is upon us and with 1.3 million acres of public hunting land, Alabama’s diverse terrain provides an ideal destination for travelers and...
Alabama bird lovers: Take a hike at Ten Islands Historic Park on Lake Neely Henry
Fall in Alabama is a wonderful time to get out in nature and do some outstanding bird-watching. But if you love birds, any season...
Alabama deer hunters asked to Share the Hunt
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is teaming with Buckmasters on an outreach program to...
Alabama receives $48M for restoration projects from BP settlement
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved five projects in Alabama which total more than $48 million, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday.
The...
Sanders Capital Partners acquires Hoover Tactical Firearms
Hoover Tactical Firearms was recently purchased for $3.225 million by Sanders Capital Partners. According to Sanders Capital, the acquisition is the latest in its...
Red Hills wildlife management area to be expanded
Nearly 2,000 acres has been added to the Red Hills Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County, thanks to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...
Renovated state parks showcase rural Alabama’s advantages
New additions and renovations are under way at several Alabama State Parks, which are showcasing the natural assets and quality-of-life advantages of rural counties.
At Lakepoint...
Demopolis City Landing promises economic, recreational boost for west Alabama
Demopolis City Landing, a new waterfront recreational facility featuring multiple boat launches, parking, pavilions and docks, has state and local officials ready to reel...
Experience the great outdoors at The University of Alabama
There’s no mistaking that “Alabama the Beautiful” got its appropriately named reputation from of its many different geographic regions. While the state is primed...