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Outdoors

ADCNR officials, program honored by peers

David Rainer -
October has been a special month for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in terms of recognition from its peers. Both the...

Sessions takes aggressive stand against wildlife poaching and trafficking

Staff Report -
During remarks at a forum on combating wildlife poaching and trafficking last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions vowed to devote "every available resource" to...

Dentons complete Alabama Scenic River Trail journey

David Rainer -
Adventure apparently has no time constraints for cousins Will and John Denton, who decided to make the 650-mile journey along the Alabama Scenic River...

Summit provides updates on RESTORE progress in Alabama

David Rainer -
Although the inaugural Governor’s Restoration Summit had held a firm spot on Governor Kay Ivey’s schedule for months, Hurricane Michael required a change of...

New degree at Auburn combines wildlife, business and hospitality

David Rainer -
Pay attention, high schoolers and parents. Students who love the outdoors and plan to continue their education after graduation will have a new option...

Snapper anglers can offer input at Gulf Council meeting in Mobile

David Rainer -
Gulf anglers who are dedicated to catching Alabama’s most popular reef fish species – red snapper – will have an opportunity to share their...

Special Opportunity Area program gains special place at Portland Landing

David Rainer -
During the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s media tour of Portland Landing, the newest Special Opportunity Area (SOA), a flood of memories...

Surf fishing provides ‘Bama Beach Bum’ with new vocation

David Rainer -
The pre-dawn light was sufficient for safe passage from the parking lot over a boardwalk to a beautiful stretch of beach on the Fort...

Alabama Black Belt Adventures celebrates long, successful relationship with Raycom Media

Pam Swanner -
For almost a decade, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has worked to share the good news about outdoor tourism – the most profitable...

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Celebrating Alabama’s sportsmen and women

Sen. Del Marsh -
Saturday, September 22 is our nation’s 46th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day. As Co-Chair of the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and as a member...

Opening-day dove hunt focuses on youth

David Rainer -
Sweat trickled into my eyes as a mourning dove turned and came straight at me. Hidden in the sunflower stalks, I was undetected until...

Jug fishing producing plenty of Alabama River catfish

David Rainer -
The ripples emanating from the sides of the 2-foot-long piece of pool noodle was just what Joe Dunn hoped to see. It meant there was...

Mentored hunt starts Welch’s outdoors journey

David Rainer -
As far as Leslie Welch is concerned, she was hooked at “Boom.” That report from the deer rifle happened a couple of years ago...

Alabama Hunters: Authorities issue new precautions for deer in all states, Canada

David Rainer -
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) catapulted into the world of deer hunters all over the South when an afflicted white-tailed deer was discovered in the...

Gulf State Park Lodge rebirth on schedule

David Rainer -
Gary Ellis was adjusting to retirement when a call from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) promptly changed his plans. Instead of...

Fisheries aims for bigger fish with Florida bass stockings

David Rainer -
One thing you will never find is a bass angler who is happy with catching medium-sized fish. It is always bigger is better. That...

Free range days coming to five ADCNR shooting ranges in August

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources -
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) invites recreational shooters to take aim at select public shooting ranges during Alabama’s Free Range...

Tagging program tracks redfish, trout

David Rainer -
While the fanfare surrounding the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) proceeded nearby, Reid Nelson deftly made a series of surgeon’s knots to sew...

From Cheaha to Meaher, state parks diversity abounds

David Rainer -
From a shaded retreat on John’s Bay in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta to the boardwalk atop the highest mountain in the state, the Alabama State...

Gulf State Park Pier expands shark fishing

David Rainer -
Anglers at Gulf State Park Pier who expressed frustration after reeling in pieces of desired fish species that had been attacked by sharks have...

Wilson still reigns atop Alabama’s Bass Anglers Information Team report

David Rainer -
For the fourth year in a row, Wilson Lake reigns atop the rankings in the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s annual Bass...

Alabama alligator registration underway; monster gator causes dilemma

David Rainer -
With the application process for the 2018 Alabama alligator seasons underway, Rodney Young is now faced with a dilemma. No, it’s not that he isn’t...

Bat blitz highlights role in Alabama’s ecosystem

David Rainer -
Despite the stigma caused by countless Dracula movies, a dedicated group of naturalists continues to demonstrate its love for the animal with a face...

Black bears on the move in Alabama

David Rainer -
When the photo popped up on my smartphone, I wasn’t sure what it was. Something was swimming in the south end of Mobile Bay,...
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