Alabama

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It was the Saturday of the youth turkey hunt on the state’s Wildlife Management Area last spring and my 12-year-old…»

Photo by Ron SInfelt

Nothing says summer like going after some catfish, whether they are blues, flatheads or channels. Here are some places to…»

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In this video, Pam Swanner of Alabama Black Belt Adventures embarks on a turkey hunting adventure.  

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

You can catch plenty of catfish in June in south Alabama. But, you have to first find those fish. The…»

Big shellcrackers are the true trophies for bream anglers. Photo by John E. Phillips.

My son, John, had on a sweatshirt with a hood drawn down so tightly that you couldn’t see his eyes,…»

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It’s always a pleasant surprise when you head down to the fishin’ hole hoping to reel in some dinner —…»

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Need to plan your fishing destinations for 2012? To help you select from the diverse fishing opportunities our state has to offer, here’s a look at some the best angling trips for each month of the year.

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The 2012 Alabama Bass Forecast gives the top spots for lander bass for Cotton State anglers!

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All manner of critters show up on trail cameras: deer, bear, raccoons, coyotes, cougars — there’s no end of wildlife…»

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The 2010-11 deer season was one of rebound for Alabama hunters. If you remember back two seasons ago, the hunting…»

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The final wishes of an outdoorsman in the past might have included having remains sprinkled on favorite mountainsides, lakes or…»

Keith Fancher's gator stretched the scales at 838 pounds!

You’ve all heard the story about the first time bowhunter that killed a 200-inch buck? Or what about a brand…»

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Even before daylight, our Alabama weather was still so hot that I had begun to sweat. In my tree stand,…»

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Although deer season is still open through January, that’s not the only game in town. Here are your options for some other hunting adventures!

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May is one of the top times of the year for catching bedding panfish in Alabama. Here’s your guide to some great places for this actiion right now!

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Digital trail cameras have probably revolutionized whitetail hunting as much as anything in the last decade. These devises allow hunters…»

The waters of Guntersville Lake offer plenty of room for introducing youngsters to angling. Photo courtesy of Anthony Campbell.

by Anthony Campbell. School will be out soon and the summer holidays upon us. It’s time to plan your vacation,…»

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The spring is now in full bloom in the Cotton State and the fish are biting. Here’s a look at the places to target our most popular species this month!

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Anywhere you turn in Alabama you find bass waters. But some of those are just a cut above the others. Here are the places to target this year.

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From the Tennessee River to the Gulf of Mexico, the Cotton State holds a wealth of fishing options. Here’s a look at three-dozen of the best!

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Spanning 23 counties across the Cotton State, the Black Belt region of Alabama is a sportsman’s paradise.

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Trophy deer can show up anyplace in Alabama, but some areas are in a class by themselves for producing big whitetails.

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Deer can be found in every part of Alabama, but some areas produce far more whitetails than others.

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The terrain and habitat in the Mobile Delta is ideal for wild hogs. So how are they doing down there? Let’s have a look. (September 2010)

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Don’t wait until the last minute: Now’s the time to start getting ready for the whitetail bow season. Here’s a look at gear, scouting and picking your public land destinations for this year! (July 2010)