Alabama born country music star Riley Greene joined Team Polaris rodeo champion, Tyson Durfey, for the most recent edition of Polaris' "Cowboy Code," a two-part series about the men's backgrounds focusing on hard work, respect for community, and stewardship of the land.

Alyssa Hall, also known as Aly From Alabama, is sharing life in Alabama with her followers across the world. Aly has taken to social media to showcase her favorite Alabama pastimes. From hunting and trapping to fishing and noodling, Aly creates short-form content on socials and long-form content on YouTube for viewers to enjoy. With […]

Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual waterfowl survey indicates overall duck numbers are down, Seth Maddox remains optimistic about Alabama’s 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Maddox, Assistant Wildlife Section Chief for the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said the USFWS survey occurred on the breeding grounds […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced Wednesday that the time to enter it's 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is drawing to a close. The annual contest, which will be center on traditional photography techniques and the use of handheld cameras, has been organized by both the ADCNR and the Alabama Tourism Department.

Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded $2 million in grants to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The Department said that it will be dispensing the new funds to various areas of the state to help build, restore, or improve trails at several locations throughout Alabama. The new funding was made possible by the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program.

After reopening the private angler red snapper season because Alabama's 2023 federal quota of red snapper was not met, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) said that as of this week the quota of 591,185 pounds has been met and the season has officially ended.

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has selected five new members for its Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 year, the organization announced Monday. The five new members, who will be joining the other twenty current board members, were chosen from across the state of Alabama and represented several different industries.

“People should hunt to connect with nature.” -Justin Grider, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With more than 1.3 million acres of public hunting land, Alabama is known for its diverse species of wildlife and hunting heritage. The pride of this long-standing tradition in the state is rooted in a posture of stewardship. SoulGrown Founder […]

The quarterly meeting for the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust has been scheduled for November 2 at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment the group announced Wednesday.

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has released a brochure highlighting attractions, waterfalls, murals, festivals and hotels/motels located along Interstate 22 in North Alabama. The new “What to See and Do on Interstate 22” brochure spotlights 36 places to see and experience either along or within a short distance of the interstate in Blount, Cullman, […]

It won’t be long before the green summer forests give way to fall foliage featuring shades of yellow, gold, orange, scarlet and crimson. The Alabama State Parks System offers some of the very best­­­ places to see the state’s awe-inspiring fall foliage, and there’s still time to plan a trip to experience the magic of Alabama’s […]

When driving down I-65 North, you are sure to have noticed the iconic, red-roofed barn sitting atop a grassy hill looking down on beautiful lake. This location is known as Hallmark Farm, a 567-acre property developed by Ted and Mary Hallmark in 1976. Ted Hallmark was the owner of a coal-mining equipment company. After Ted and […]

A new addition to the Kiwanis Vulcan Trail in Birmingham has officially been opened. The Freshwater Land Trust made the announcement that the Bryant-Jordan Trail Spur is now open to the public as of Tuesday morning. The 4.62 acre trail was created after a land donation was made by The Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Foundation, Inc.

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) announced a continuance of its ongoing state wide fire alert Wednesday morning. With October historically being Alabama's driest month, the organization felt that the decision was necessary.

Lake Martin and its surrounding areas are home to a variety of animal species. From supposed alligator sightings to large deer roaming the landscape, the lake is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in all of Alabama.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is making further fire precautions for all Alabama State Parks due to extended dry conditions. Visitors and overnight guests are being asked to take extra precaution with campfires and barbecue grills. “We encourage park visitors and overnight guests to be very cautious with campfires and grills during […]

One man from Wetumpka has been arrested and is now facing possible jail time and a minimum $2,000 fine as well as the loss of his hunting and fishing licenses after he shot and killed a black bear in Elmore County. Michael Watkins,32, was booked into the Elmore County Jail last week but has since posted bail.

Sweet Trails Alabama, in conjunction with the Singing River Trail and Jacksonville State University, will be taking a statewide public tour next week. The Sweet Trails Alabama Swing Around the State Tour will start Monday in Huntsville and Florence and kick off a year-long initiative to identify trails and locate possible new routes in all […]

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama, a state branch of a global conservation organization, has now acquired 596 acres on Bibb County's Wheeler Mountain, the group announced Tuesday. The goal behind the purchase, it says, is to protect the area from potential threats like commercial development.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that a series of deer hunts for hunters with physical disabilities is set to take place from late November 2023 to January 2024 at the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area in Hale County.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert, effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. The commission said it issued the burning restriction […]

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has announced that it will be re-opening the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season on September 29.

A special program showcasing Alabama musicians and experts in conversation about the mountain’s ecology and natural history will be hosted this month at Flagg Mountain, a property owned by the Alabama Forestry Commission. “Birds, Beats and Bach” offers entertainment and education Sept. 24 on Alabama’s “first mountain.” Musicians stationed at three sites around the top […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is expanding its awareness campaign about two species of invasive carp that pose a potential threat to the state’s native freshwater fish and habitats – bighead and silver carp. The Fisheries Section of the department’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is posting signs this fall at public […]