Fall is a couple months away which means it will be time for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop, by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Participants of the three-day workshop, Oct. 6-8, will be able to choose four classes from the more than 50 that are offered. The classes include backyard wildlife, camp […]

Many anglers who venture into the Gulf of Mexico do it just for the wonder of experiencing the open sea, with the probability of hooking some of the many fish species available off the Alabama Gulf Coast. Others also are looking for that adventure but enjoy seeing the fish box loaded with species that make […]

The Escambia County Public Fishing Lake will remain closed for draining and restocking for the next two years, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday. During the closure, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is planning to restock the lake with sport fish species, including largemouth bass. This follows years of large […]

For those of us fortunate enough to have lived in Alabama a number of years, one of the benefits the vast majority of residents cherish is interaction with the abundant wildlife that inhabits the state. Becoming familiar with the different animal species and their preferred habitat comes with experience and education. Most of those animals […]

Three Alabama lakes have been included in the Bassmaster list of the 25 best bass lakes in the Southeast for 2023. Two of those lakes made the top 10 with Lake Guntersville in the five spot and Lake Eufaula in at number nine. Pickwick Lake in northwest Alabama closed out Alabama’s rankings on the list […]

Officials with the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) are expecting big numbers for the rodeo’s 90th anniversary celebration July 20-23 at the rodeo site on Dauphin Island. In what started as basically a tarpon tournament in 1929, long before a bridge allowed easy access to the island, the initial group numbered only 250 anglers. With […]

Livestock producers throughout the country, including those in Alabama, are encountering a problem that has begun to effect their businesses’ total income. Black vultures have increasingly become predators of newly born calves throughout the state. In order to address the issue, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has given a permit to the Alabama Department […]

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 […]

According to Game Check reports, turkey hunters in Alabama harvested almost 2,500 more birds during the 2023 season than the 2022 season. Whether that’s an encouraging indication of the turkey population in the state is subject to significant debate. Hunters reported taking 18,122 birds during the 2023 season, compared to 15,673 during the 2022 season […]

Imagine heading down to the shore at Orange Beach and scooping up enough sand fleas (mole crabs) for a fishing excursion to the Perdido Pass jetties, where all you catch are gafftopsail (gafftop) catfish. Then imagine taking those gafftops, considered a nuisance fish by most anglers, and heading to Zeke’s Landing to create the winning […]

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 […]