FLORENCE — Accessibility is a key initiative spreading throughout the region with a focus on the outdoors at Alabama State Parks, where a recent donation expanded the possibilities for those […]

MONTGOMERY – The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The Alabama State Parks Division […]

FLORENCE — As deer hunting gets underway, areas of Northwest Alabama are impacted by chronic wasting disease. The state is requiring all deer harvested by hunters on certain public land […]

TUSCUMBIA — What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after […]

SCOTTSBORO — The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville last weekend to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. After three […]

MONTGOMERY — From the mountains to the lakes to the rivers and streams, there is an abundance of opportunities for photographers. And, to showcase the beauty and artistry of the […]

MONTGOMERY — With dove hunts slated to start next month, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said registration for the youth […]

GADSDEN — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has hit the bullseye on a shooting competition for all skill levels. The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge series will take […]

FORT PAYNE – Helping visitors get in the swim of things this summer, officials celebrated the opening of a pool house facility at DeSoto State Park. State, local and tourism […]

HUNTSVILLE — Just like deer or snakes or even the ducks in Big Spring Park, alligators are a fixture in Huntsville’s wildlife landscape. Alligators may be bigger and their teeth […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Staff members from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and State Parks divisions are newly certified instructors in one of the fastest-rising […]

MONTGOMERY – The former manager of ADEM’s North Alabama Field Office in Decatur has been named director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The Alabama Environmental Management Commission selected […]

MONTGOMERY – Hang out the “gone fishing” shingle, grab the tackle box and head for the water! It’s time to go fishing … for free! Alabama’s Free Fishing Day, June […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama hunters will soon have an opportunity to bid on hunting leases at a live auction being conducted by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State […]

FLORENCE — Challenging an Alabama statute that permits game wardens to search private property without a warrant, three northwest Alabama residents filed lawsuit Tuesday in Lauderdale County Circuit Court. Killen residents […]

WASHINGTON – A bill to target a tax loophole that hurts state-led wildlife conservation efforts has been introduced by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville and Sen. Mike Crapo said the […]

MONTGOMERY — Ava Denish of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering held off a challenge from Vinemont’s Anna Lee McRae to win the Alabama high school girls state […]

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama’s outdoor recreation industry is an economic engine, supporting more than 65,000 jobs and generating some $3 billion in wages and salaries. To support those numbers, Innovate Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its Big Gobbler Photo Contest, giving hunters the chance to submit their best turkey hunting photos for a chance to […]

MONTGOMERY — Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System program erects […]

MONTGOMERY — Despite not being able to use decoys for the first 10 days of the season, Alabama turkey hunters continue to take far more birds during the first week of […]

FLORENCE — With the cutting of a ribbon, the boating and angling experience in Florence has been improved. The ribbon-cutting  celebrated renovations to the McFarland Public Boat Ramp facility on […]

BIRMINGHAM – Take a hike. Hit the trail. However you want to phrase it, the Alabama Tourism Department has launched the Year of Alabama Trails campaign, a multi-year initiative from […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at Alabama State Parks, but some Alabamians and visitors may not […]