Outdoors — Page 5

HUNTSVILLE — After an 14-month effort, Land Trust of North Alabama has gathered the community support needed to create a greenway on Monte Sano. The greenway will provide a safe […]

FORT PAYNE — North Alabama is beautiful throughout the year, but especially in the fall. As the greens of summer surrender to glittering yellow poplars, scarlet dogwoods, orange maples and […]

MONTGOMERY — Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species he’s stalking. Armstrong is the […]

GADSDEN — If you see small packets being dropped from low-flying aircraft, it’s nothing nefarious. The drops are part of the 21-year-old U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Rabies Management Program. […]

BOWIE, Md. — Alabama A&M University has taken a significant step in diversifying the nation’s conservation workforce by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This […]

GULF SHORES — Paving projects in north Alabama state parks were cited when three state agencies received a national award for partnering to promote the innovative use of recycled tires. […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Brown’s Creek public boat ramp on Lake Guntersville will temporarily close this month, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources […]

MONTGOMERY — For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game […]

MONTGOMERY — For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild […]

DECATUR — A two-day open house to review the Delano Park Master Plan gets underway next week.  The master plan update will feature findings from an earlier open house held […]

Invasive carp have become a significant threat to many Alabama ecosystems. The destructive species of fish, native to Asia, has made their way into several bodies of water throughout the […]

MONTGOMERY — All you outdoor photographers, get out your Nikons, Canons and even the old Brownings. It’s time for this year’s Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Entries will be accepted beginning […]

FLORENCE — The Army Corps of Engineers will host public meetings in Florence and online this month to discuss a pilot project designed to manage and prevent the spread of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Land Trust of North Alabama has expanded recreational access on Green Mountain in South Huntsville with the creation of a 3.2-mile trail. The official opening of Green Mountain […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers. Beginning […]

HUNTSVILLE – Area outdoor enthusiasts already know about a 740-acre property in North Huntsville, and now the rest of the state can discover this gem east of U.S. 72. Chapman […]

Hays Nature Preserve adds ADA-compliant pier

HUNTSVILLE – One of the dozens of trailheads and nature preserves in Huntsville and Madison County is now accessible for anglers of all abilities, a move made possible by a […]

ROGERSVILLE — When about 100 first graders from Brooks Elementary School in Lauderdale County excitedly stepped off three yellow school buses for an educational program at Joe Wheeler State Park […]

HUNTSVILLE – Inclement weather washed out the 40th annual Wally Vess Fishing Rodeo at Big Spring Park last Saturday, but the one ahead will provide another opportunity for potential anglers […]

HUNTSVILLE — Land Trust of North Alabama is gathering community support to create a mountainside greenway on Monte Sano that will provide a safe route for pedestrian and bike trave […]

HUNTSVILLE – Forget about landing the big one, a lunker some call it. It’s the one tagged that will be valued, catfish to be specific. Cash, awards and prizes will […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including freshwater and saltwater next month. Free Fishing Day allows residents […]

FLORENCE —  The Shoal Creek Public Boat Ramp on Wilson Reservoir will be closed due for several weekdays for utility construction, the state Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division announced. The facility near […]

Alabama Bass Trail North Division Tournament set for Wheeler Lake

DECATUR – The Alabama Bass Trail’s North Division is gearing up for its upcoming tournament scheduled to take place on Wheeler Lake in Decatur. The April 27 event, hosted by […]