The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the NASP championship, will be held in Montgomery in April. 

The ALBBAA’s annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest is designed to showcase Alabama’s Black Belt, which is widely regarded as one of America’s best areas for wild turkey hunting.

Obsolete structures once used for shoreline protection are being used to create new habitat for oysters, crustaceans and inshore fish species

Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), provided good news at the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting last weekend in Montgomery. Blankenship started his assessment of the ADCNR’s four Divisions – Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF), Marine Resources (MRD), State Parks and State Lands – with news from State […]

For those who love sea turtles, and who doesn’t, training to be a volunteer for the Share the Beach initiative is coming up this month. The training session for Dauphin Island is set for 6 p.m. March 21 at the Shelby Auditorium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The training meeting at Gulf Shores is scheduled […]

The Rocket City is becoming the bass fishing capital. Just six months after landing Kayak Bass Fishing, Huntsville reeled in another major angling event. Major League Fishing announced Tuesday that Huntsville and the Von Braun Center will be the home of Redcrest VI, the MLF’s major tour championship. The four-day (April 2-6, 2025) event brings […]

Last week, Senator Tommy Tuberville voiced his concerns about a new rule being pushed by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) that could have both a negative and a direct effect on Alabama's economy.

At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation in the state. In 2022, the NWTF Alabama State Chapter conserved or enhanced more acres than any other state chapter. “We’re very proud Alabama won the award for conserving […]

Alabama's recreational options are about to increase.The Geneva and Walker County public fishing lakes will be reopening on March 1st,2023. The lakes were both closed due to each transitioning to new lake managers.

The Hunter Education Program with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, and the program’s effect on hunter safety has been remarkable. Started as a voluntary program in 1973, Hunter Education has progressed through numerous phases over the years. James Thornhill […]

Saving the best for last, Montevallo’s Peyton Harris and Dalton Head came from behind to win the 2023 Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by Yeti National Championship presented by Lowrance. The Falcons edged out Bryan College by just 8 ounces to take the title in Kissimmee, Fla. LSU finished third On Thursday, the third and […]

Baldwin County is now home to the top recreational trail in the nation. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail received the top award on February 17th from the 2023 USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Jim and Faye Lacefield have donated Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, a 693-acre site in northwest Alabama.

The Alabama State Public Fishing Lakes program is adapting to better serve the people who depend on lakes for recreational opportunities.

Alabama officials have confirmed a third case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter harvested, white-tailed deer in northwest Alabama.

Mitch Reid is making a significant impact through his efforts to preserve Alabama’s land and water assets as the director of The Nature Conservancy.

Recently, at Lake Guntersville State Park, 11 Eagle Award winners were recognized for their outstanding contributions in supporting the Alabama State Parks at Eagle Awareness Weekend.

Anglers, now that deer season is over, it’s time to check that fishing tackle and get ready for a late winter-early spring fishing bonanza.

License sales have increased across the board, and license sales for people of color has increased significantly since 2019.

In news that will shock no one, it is now alleged that the National Archives might be handling the classified document issues differently.

Lake Harris, or Lake Wedowee as it's locally known, hosted the largest spectator crowd ever reported by an Alabama Bass Trail 100 tournament.

District Park Ranger Pete Mitchum has been named Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year in Alabama.

Little did Keith Dees and his son Huntley know the result of their trip would be hauling a record fish into their bass boat.

Hunting season isn’t over, yet – particularly if you’re a vet, in the military now or a kid. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has designated Feb. 4 as the second of the 2022-2023 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. […]