For an inspiring example of starting at the bottom and working your way up, look no further than Chancelor “Chance” Mancuso of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD). Mancuso’s humble beginning with MRD was on a part-time basis as a laborer, and, within five years, he was honored […]

Chronic wasting disease was found in a deer that was hit by a car in the Florida Panhandle recently, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. Due to how close that deer was to southeast Alabama, the agency said it will step up CWD sampling surveillance efforts in the southeastern portion of the […]

Open Woods Weeks return to the Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex this summer, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. The public can drive into the property along the main gravel road from the Jack’s Drive parking area to the south gate. Because of seasonal wet conditions and public hunting activities, the gates […]

One of Dallas County’s main recreational venues is set to reopen next month. The Dallas County Public fishing lake, which has been temporarily closed due to a change in management, will begin normal operations July 1. The fishing hot spot is 11 miles south of Selma at 800 County Road 6, in Sardis. It features […]

Alabama’s state parks, greenways, historical trails, riverwalks, and hundreds of thousands of other acres ready to enjoy will soon be connected by a common thread: Sweet Trails Alabama. These spots are not only paths through nature – but also a path through time. Both lifelong natives and first time tourists will be able to find […]

Taking place on June 24 & 25, the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest offers two days of competitive racing as drivers compete for the Southern Cup title. But HydroFest isn’t just about the race. The weekend’s on-land activities bring together adventure lovers from all over the South. Party Tents A highlight this year will be the […]

The contribution Ericha Shelton-Nix continues to make to Alabama’s nongame wildlife populations has been recognized for the second year in a row by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Shelton-Nix, a biologist with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, was among the recipients in the Southeast […]

The smoke emanating from the raging wildfires in Canada enveloped a large portion of the eastern U.S. this week, casting an unsettling haze that degraded air quality, affecting millions.  Cityscapes took on an eerie orange hue and local authorities urged residents to remain indoors for safety. For those closely impacted, the National Weather Service anticipates […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and […]

Not only did exceptional anglers get to participate in the Exceptional Anglers event Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’ at Oak Mountain State Park a few weeks ago, but a new bait company provided them with lures to land the numerous bass that inhabit the park’s lakes. The annual event teaches basic fishing skills to students […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Associate Justice Will Sellers for re-election to the Alabama Supreme Court. Sellers is seeking a second term. In making the endorsement, AFA President and CEO Chris Isaacson cited Sellers’ “scholarly approach” and following rule of law. “Judge Sellers’ scholarly approach to his work on the bench has further confirmed […]

With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship used last weekend’s Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Huntsville to update the Board on the numerous projects in the state under ADCNR oversight. A milestone was surpassed this year when projects funded through […]

It’s gator season. Usually, in this state, that carries a sports connotation. But this time it’s for the four-legged variety. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday it will issue permits next month to hunt alligators in certain areas of the state. The application process opens 8 a.m. June 6. The department said […]

Thomas Harris, founder of Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, has been named to the board of directors of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. The national nonprofit group is dedicated to upland habitat conservation. “Being invited to serve as a board member within this respected organization and working with such a distinguished leadership team is a […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Alabama is known for fast cars and a NASCAR superspeedway, but the southern state has also developed a name for fast boats on a liquid track. Lake Guntersville’s extreme summer event where the fastest boats today race on an oval course at speeds of 200 mph is set to return in June and a […]

Down a winding, tree-lined road on the outskirts of Clanton, Ala., is a destination that attracts a select group of individuals and their canine companions. It’s the Coonhound Cabin, which sits on 85 acres and provided the perfect site for last weekend’s AKC (American Kennel Club) Southern Heritage Hunt and Show for coonhounds. Danielle Kunz […]

To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced June 10 to be “free fishing day” throughout the state. For that day, a license is not required to fish in the majority of the state’s public waters, the department said. “This is the perfect opportunity for non-anglers […]

SEATTLE — The REI Cooperative Action Fund has granted Alabama’s Singing River Trail $100,000 as part of a $4 million investment in 40 nonprofit organizations. “This new investment is our largest to date, demonstrating the power of our community when we come together to make a positive impact,” said Kristen Ragain, REI Cooperative Action Fund managing […]

After the 2023 spring turkey season, Adam Arnold considers his transition from non-hunter to member of the hunting community complete. Although 33-year-old Arnold has held a fishing license for many years and has enjoyed using the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area Public Shooting Range, he had never hunted until spring of 2018, when he participated in […]

Johnny Greene has been a captain on charter boats in the Gulf of Mexico for the past 33 years and has landed his share of the Gulf’s bounty. But recently something happened on his boat, the “Intimidator,” that had never happened before. Greene and crew unloaded a 600-pound-plus bluefin tuna at the Orange Beach Marina […]

Lying on a luxury queen-sized bed within a tent, one thought comes to my mind: ‘Can I get those cicadas to sing a show tune?’ Such thoughts also brought interior laughter at my odd request for nature’s top 40 singers. It made me realize I had left behind deadlines, bills, and problems as I listened […]

  Oak Mountain State Park is the largest state park in Alabama and offers over 11,000 acres. Oak Mountain is home to “more than 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, horseback riding facilities, fishing lakes, boat rentals, picnic and beach areas and majestic Peavine Falls.” The park is also unique […]

One of the motivational factors for new hunters discovered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is a quest for organic protein. Individuals who participate in WFF’s Adult Mentored Hunting Program hunts often rank providing meals prepared with wild game for them and their families high […]

Starting Monday, Alabama will be closing its “inside” waters through June 1, the Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. The temporary closure is to allow commercial and recreational shrimp harvesting without outside interference. Inside waters are defined as all waters north of a line from the Florida-Alabama line […]