If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for new ideas on how to put the best dishes possible on the dinner table. Or you could be a novice hunter getting ready to prepare a meal with wild game for the first time […]

The final phase of funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWF-GEBF) has been approved for projects in Alabama to mitigate the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hailed the funding of the projects that total more than $47 million. “As we celebrate Alabama’s 2022 slate of NFWF […]

The Alabama chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has donated more than $143,000 for programs in Alabama. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources received $35,392 for projects such as wildlife habitat management and publishing the annual wild turkey report. NWTF Chapter President Craig […]

GUNTERSVILLE — America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, will be celebrated in January and February when Lake Guntersville State Park hosts Eagle Awareness Weekends. The annual event gives wildlife enthusiasts a chance to learn more about the magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Eagle Awareness will be every weekend from Jan. 20 through Feb. 5. […]

Under a final rule published by NOAA Fisheries on Dec. 1, Alabama’s private recreational anglers will see a 51% decrease in the 2023 red snapper quota. The rule, which goes into effect Jan. 1, will reduce Alabama’s private recreational quota from 1,122,662 pounds in 2022 to 558,200 pounds in 2023. Scott Bannon, Director of the […]

By Taylor Philpot The state of Alabama offers an array of outdoor adventures and opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime. At the top of the list for most of those outdoor enthusiasts is hunting. Hunting in the state of Alabama isn’t just a hobby, but a way of life — a tradition […]

Alabama’s great outdoors offers so many benefits, from abundant recreational opportunities to stunning vistas, that it’s sometimes difficult to fathom. And some, like Randy and Jennifer Householder, even discovered another benefit – love. Alabama State Parks played a significant role in their relationship and eventual marriage earlier this year after Jennifer joined Randy’s Facebook group, […]

Innovate Alabama has formed a council to take full advantage of the Yellowhammer State’s abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The organization’s Council on Outdoor Recreation will advise its board of directors on strategies to accomplish three goals: expand the state’s outdoor recreation industry, attract a skilled workforce, and enhance the quality of life for both urban and […]

While waterfowl population growth is strong, more than half of U.S. bird species are in decline, according to this year’s State of the Birds report. The data showed birds in the United States are declining overall in every other habitat — forests, grasslands, deserts, and oceans. Some 70 species have been identified at “tipping point,” which […]

More than $47 million is coming to Alabama for watershed and habitat restoration along the state’s Gulf Coast, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently approved five new projects for the state, selected in coordination with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and federal resource agencies. The projects are: Dauphin Island East […]

The ribbon-cuttings to provide access to Alabama’s abundant natural resources continued last week as Governor Kay Ivey, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and other dignitaries officially opened the State Representative Steve McMillan Fort Morgan Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp on Mobile Bay. The facility was named in honor of the late Rep. McMillan, who had served […]

Alabama landowners’ roots run deep when it comes to conservation. “My job is to do what’s best for the land ecologically and environmentally,” said timber consultant Brian Agnew, who serves on the Alabama Farmers Federation State Forestry Committee. Agnew and fellow forest-focused Alabamians use a mix of voluntary and mandatory conservation programs to wisely steward […]

Deer season is upon us and with 1.3 million acres of public hunting land, Alabama’s diverse terrain provides an ideal destination for travelers and locals to land the buck they’ve been waiting for all year. Everyone knows hunting is a quiet game until it’s time to pull the trigger. But one wrong step followed by […]

Fall in Alabama is a wonderful time to get out in nature and do some outstanding bird-watching. But if you love birds, any season offers opportunities to view them in our beautiful state. Among the many great places to see birds in Alabama is at Ten Islands Historic Park on Lake Neely Henry, one of the Alabama Power Preserves – […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is teaming with Buckmasters on an outreach program to promote hunting across social media platforms. The Share the Hunt initiative, which kicks off today, encourages deer hunters to introduce new people to the hunting opportunities available in Alabama’s great outdoors […]

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved five projects in Alabama which total more than $48 million, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday. The projects are a result of a collaborative effort between NFWF, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and other agencies. The projects are the final funding obligations from the […]

Hoover Tactical Firearms was recently purchased for $3.225 million by Sanders Capital Partners. According to Sanders Capital, the acquisition is the latest in its investments throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest over the past seven years. In its announcement, Sanders Capital cited Hoover Tactical Firearms’ support for veterans and charitable organizations. The 51,960 square-foot retail […]

Nearly 2,000 acres has been added to the Red Hills Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County, thanks to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant. The federal agency awarded $2.57 million to purchase 1,728 acres of critical Red Hills salamander habitat. The purchase will protect the habitat as well as increase access to outdoor recreation […]

New additions and renovations are under way at several Alabama State Parks, which are showcasing the natural assets and quality-of-life advantages of rural counties. At Lakepoint State Park in Barbour County, recent projects include an archery park and an off-road vehicle course. Both developments, along with newly-renovated cabins, are gaining popularity among visitors, said Odell Banks, park […]

Demopolis City Landing, a new waterfront recreational facility featuring multiple boat launches, parking, pavilions and docks, has state and local officials ready to reel in major fishing tournaments and other lucrative events to west Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey recently joined Demopolis and Marengo County officials, residents and supporters to open the facility on the banks […]

There’s no mistaking that “Alabama the Beautiful” got its appropriately named reputation from of its many different geographic regions. While the state is primed with world-class interior architecture, charming “mom and pop” shops and all the comforts of Southern hospitality, one would be devoid of the quintessential Alabama experience without stepping into the great outdoors. […]

Many people don’t realize that Alabama has a wealth of forests, parks, woods and waterways, and it all belongs to them. Those public lands are there for all Alabamians to enjoy now and forever. These public properties make up the Forever Wild Land Trust, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Since it was established by a […]

Gov. Kay Ivey recently joined in the celebrations of major improvements in boating access in west central Alabama and at the Gulf Coast with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Demopolis City Landing and The Launch at ICW. Ivey joined local leaders and dignitaries on the banks of the Tombigbee River on Thursday to open Demopolis City Landing, […]

There’s something about cruising down a backroad with the windows rolled down and your favorite song turned up. As the world blurs by you in a rush of color, you can exhale and let go of the week’s worries. When the weather begins to cool and the leaves begin to turn, it’s the beginning of […]