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Wild Turkey Federation chapter donates $143K for state projects

Austen Shipley -
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

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism,Yellowhammer News -
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

David Rainer -
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

SoulGrown Alabama -
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

David Rainer -
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

Dylan Smith -
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

David Palmore -
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

Alabama NewsCenter -
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

David Rainer -
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

Marlee Moore -
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

SoulGrown Alabama -
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

Alabama NewsCenter -
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

David Rainer -
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

Dylan Smith -
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

David Palmore -
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

David Palmore -
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

Dawn Kent Azok -
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

Michelle Tims -
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

Courtney Hancock -
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...

Forever Wild celebrates 30 years of protecting Alabama’s natural resources

Carla Davis -
Many people don’t realize that Alabama has a wealth of forests, parks, woods and waterways, and it all belongs to them. Those public lands...

Ivey joins celebrations of new boating access

David Rainer -
Gov. Kay Ivey recently joined in the celebrations of major improvements in boating access in west central Alabama and at the Gulf Coast with...

The 5 best scenic fall drives to take in Alabama

Tara Massouleh McCay -
There’s something about cruising down a backroad with the windows rolled down and your favorite song turned up. As the world blurs by you in...

Oh, deer! Venison taco wins Wild Game Cook-Off

David Rainer -
It appears taco dishes filled with savory wild game and fresh fish are hard to beat at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-Offs,...

University of Alabama focuses on small wetlands to boost resource management

Adam Jones,Yellowhammer News -
Working with a national laboratory, researchers at the University of Alabama are investigating how the role of the patchwork of small drainage spots across the Southeast...
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