GUNTERSVILLE — When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies staff scheduled their annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t realize the potential distraction just […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Boating traffic will be “ramping” up on Lake Guntersville thanks to the renovation of Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, […]

GUNTERSVILLE – A Huntsville Eagle Scout and two North Alabama lawmakers were among those honored by Alabama State Parks as Eagle Award winners The Eagle Awards, sponsored by the Alabama […]

TUSCUMBIA — Nature lovers are blessed with abundant recreational and travel opportunities the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers in north Alabama, like Joe Wheeler State Park, Monte Sano […]

TANNER — Most of Alabama’s 23 state-owned Public Fishing Lakes return to regular operational hours next weekend. The lakes are noted for their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel […]

FLORENCE — It’s launchtime for boaters at McFarland Park. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has reopened the larger of the […]

MONTGOMERY — This weekend’s mandatory chronic wasting disease sampling for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties has been postponed to Jan. 18-19 due to the forecast winter weather. The Alabama Department […]

GUNTERSVILLE —  Through the efforts of a state-local-private partnership, a Lake Guntersville boat ramp has been reopened. The Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp was closed in September for upgrades which […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has updated its chronic wasting disease  zone rule to allow the continued baiting of white-tailed deer in Franklin County through […]

MONTGOMERY — A white-tailed deer recently harvested by a hunter in Colbert County in northwest Alabama has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The detection of CWD in […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting applications for its prestigious Eagle Awards, which recognize special contributors to the 21 […]

MONTGOMERY — Under Alabama’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone Regulation, all deer harvested in the High-Risk Zone and the Buffer Zone of the state’s CWD Management Zone (CMZ) must […]

FLORENCE — The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has temporarily closed the three-lane ramp at the McFarland Public Boat Ramp (McFarland […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]