The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) will begin making improvements to the public boat ramp located in Jackson County near the town of Langston on Monday, July 11.

When the leaves begin to change color and the air cools down, why not hit the trail to the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop?

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has named Conservation Enforcement Officer Keilan Lord of Centre, Ala. its 2011 Alabama Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

When a Huntsville, Ala. television station broadcast a photo and story about a “mystery man” who helped a plane crash victim and then disappeared from the scene, several viewers recognized him as Conservation Enforcement Officer Joe Lindsey.

Passing on our hunting heritage and positively influencing young Alabama hunters to be safe while afield is extremely important to many seasoned hunters.

Construction is complete on the new fishing pier at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham and it is now open to park anglers. In 2009, the existing pier was extended by 125 feet, doubling the available fishing space. The new section is 200 feet long and is adjacent to the original pier behind the park office.

A joint investigation into the second-largest waterborne theft ring to operate out of the Mobile area in the past 20 years has led to more arrest warrants.

In an effort to expand the opportunity for bowhunters to harvest more deer within Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham, hunt dates will be scheduled November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.

You can’t learn everything from reading a book. Hands-on experience can be just as valuable, but even more valuable can be the experience learned from a mentor. Recently, students from Collins-Riverside Middle School in Northport, Ala., learned more than just how to fish, they learned the importance of building relationships with the pond owner.