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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...
Renew Our Rivers has cleaned up 16 million pounds of trash since 2000
Renew Our Rivers was started by the Alabama Power Company in 2000. The national, award-winning campaign has since grown into community cleanups on rivers,...
David Rainer: Alabama hunters make it two years in a row with no fatalities
Alabama hunters deserve a roaring round of applause for their safety awareness. Not only did hunters complete the 2021-2022 hunting seasons without any hunting-related...
Ivey’s ‘No Burn Order’ covers all private, public lands
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is making sure Alabamians and visitors from out of state know that absolutely no burning of...
Citing ‘extremely dry conditions’, Ivey imposes statewide ‘No Burn Order’
Due to an increased amount of wildfires that have already destroyed more than 3,000 acres in a little over two weeks, Gov. Kay Ivey...
Outdoor Alabama’s Big Buck Challenge Photo Contest begins
In good news for the state's gamesmen, Outdoor Alabama has announced that its 2023 Big Buck Challenge Photo Contest has begun.
This year's challenge, however,...
Learn the art of trapping: Alabama Conservation Department opens workshop
Those that are interested in learning about the skill of trapping in the state of Alabama can now register for the Department of Conservation...
Date set for Gulf State Park Pier renovation, reopening
After Hurricane Sally hit Alabama's Gulf Coast in 2020, the Gulf State Park Pier was in desperate need of repairs and renovation.
Beginning on November...
David Rainer: Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects...
Beyond the Hunt: Buckmasters evolves media powerhouse season after season
As the temperatures drop and leaves change color, this time of year signals the start of a sacred tradition for many families who are...