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State Rep. Brown: Label the country of origin on all seafood products sold in Alabama
State Representative Chip Brown announced on Monday that he has pre-filed a bill to require country of origin labeling on seafood that is sold...
David Rainer: Forever Wild Board commits to feral hog mitigation
As the Forever Wild Land Trust is preparing for its first meeting of the year Feb. 1 in Montgomery, the FWLT Board of Trustees...
Shelby County man bags 14-point buck 100 yards from home
It's peak deer hunting season in the state of Alabama. During this time of year, known as "the rut," bucks are in search of...
David Rainer: Blankenship testifies before House panel on impact of GOMESA funds
At the request of U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl and the House Natural Resources Committee, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship traveled to Washington, D.C., last week...
Tuberville, Britt warn Biden against order threatening Alabama’s catfish industry
Both of Alabama's U.S. Senators warned the Biden administration of the disastrous economic outlook for U.S. catfish farmers and processers if it adopts a...
Alabama’s oyster harvest zones to close Friday
The state's public oyster reefs will close for harvesting this week, the Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
Belong in Baldwin: New campaign offers gold standard in economic development
Baldwin County, Alabama has a lot to show off these days. Thanks to a new groundbreaking talent campaign by the Baldwin County Economic Development...
David Rainer: Beach renourishment continues along Gulf Coast
For those planning trips to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast for spring break or summer vacation, expect to see an abundance of change for the...
‘Best Big Buck’ photo contest still open in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ABBAA) wants to remind the state's sportsmen that its Big Buck Photo Contest is still open until February...
Alabama anglers asked for help with fishing effort survey
If you fish in Alabama coastal and/or offshore waters, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) may soon...
Auburn graduate’s masterpiece wins ‘Best in Show’ at Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival
A graduate of Auburn University recently took home the top prize at the Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition, part of the second-annual Wetumpka Wildlife...
David Rainer: For Harris and family, venison is what’s for dinner
For someone who is now one of venison’s biggest fans, celebrity chef and sustainable living guru Stacy Lyn Harris admits that when she married...
Alabama State Parks taking part in nationwide ‘First Day Hike’ program
Looking for a new way to begin your New Year's resolution of being more active? The Alabama State Parks System have some events for...
David Rainer: Plash has ‘Gotta Go’ shrimping despite low prices
Doug Plash really can’t help himself, but you can blame it all on his roots.
When he’s sitting at home on Plash Island on the...
David Rainer: State Parks open for business during renovations
The Alabama State Parks Division is in the middle of numerous exciting facilities renovations, but State Parks Director Greg Lein wants everyone to know...
Additional cases of CWD confirmed in Lauderdale County
The number of cases of chronic wasting disease is increasing, with today's announcement of two more cases in northern Lauderdale County in northwest Alabama.
The...
800 pounds of trash collected by Red Mountain Cut Foundation volunteers
The Red Mountain Cut Foundation has been hard at work cleaning up trash from the side of Alabama Highway 280. Last weekend alone, they...
Alabama’s Black Belt: A haven for hunters, anglers, and golfers
Alabama Black Belt Adventures released a new advertisement to promote the region's premiere hunting and fishing opportunities -- as well as the area's world...
Chuck Sykes takes helm as Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies president
According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers...
Friends of the Red Mountain Cut hosting Birmingham Litter Pick Up Day
The Red Mountain Cut foundation is hosting a "Friends of the Cut" litter clean-up event in conjunction with ALPALS (Alabama People Against a Littered...
Nomination process open for state parks Eagle Awards
The state is taking nominations for the Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday.
“Our State Parks...
David Rainer: WFF’s Freeman celebrated for Wildlife Conservation service
The adage that if you love your work then you’ll never work a day in your life can be applied to Bill Freeman since...
Alabama Forestry Commission lessens fire restrictions in some counties
Thanks to the rain of the past week, burn restrictions have been lifted in 33 counties in South Alabama, the Alabama Forestry Commission announced.
The...
David Rainer: Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park pier whole again
Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region Operations Supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural...