Outdoor Alabama

10/16/2026

Get ready to test your pistol shooting skills at the John H. Wallace Jr. Pistol Challenge, a shooting competition held by ADCNR's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. But don’t hesitate; the first events are being held this Saturday, October 17, at Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Range in north Alabama and Upper Delta WMA Shooting Range in southwest Alabama.

To learn more visit David Rainer's most recent article👇
https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/wallace-pistol-challenge-tests-shooting-skills-wff-ranges

10/15/2026

Gooooooooood morning and happy bow season to all who celebrate!

Bow season is officially open. Time to get in the woods, enjoy the outdoors and hopefully, harvest a deer.

Be sure to tag us in your photos, we want to see your season!

To learn more about seasons, dates and bag limits visit👇
https://www.eregulations.com/alabama

10/14/2026

Need weekend plans? This weekend marks the beginning of the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge!

Whether you are an experienced competitive shooter or looking to enter your very first match, the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge offers a welcoming, fun, and safe environment to sharpen your skills.

Think you have what it takes? Register today!👇
https://outdooralabama.com/PistolChallenge

10/13/2026

When Nick LeBrun of Benton, Louisiana, weighed in a whopping 28 pounds of bass Saturday to win the $500,000 top prize at the Ultimate Angler Championship at Lake Guntersville, he credited it to one thing — grass.

Learn more about it in David Rainer's most recent article👇
https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/lebruns-big-bag-seals-ultimate-angler-championship-title

10/09/2026

Free Emergency Stabling & Camping for Hurricane Isaias Evacuees!⛺🐴

The Wehle Land Conservation Center in Midway, AL, with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), are offering free campground and stabling reservations for evacuees with horses!

Location: 4819 Pleasant Hill Road, Midway, AL 36053
How to Reserve: Call (334) 850-1854 to check availability and book.

Space is limited, and spots are first-come, first-served! Reserve prior to arriving!

Available Facilities:
15 horse stalls & 16 outdoor paddock spaces
9 trailer/camper hookups (Water & Electric only — no dump station)
Bathhouse (showers & restrooms) + covered pavilion with picnic tables

Note: Guests are responsible for cleaning their own stalls, and facility use is subject to ADCNR State Lands regulations and posted signage.

Additional resources for evacuees with horses can be found at the Alabama Ag and Industries website: https://agi.alabama.gov/2026/10/livestock-shelters-open-in-alabama-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-isaias/

10/09/2026

📍Pickerel W**d Flower in Daphne
Photo Contest Category: Shoots and Roots
Third Place Winner: Arthur Davis

10/08/2026

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is announcing temporary closures and event cancellations at several coastal facilities in anticipation of severe weather from Hurricane Isaias on Friday, Oct. 9.

Alabama State Parks:
• Meaher State Park will temporarily close Friday, Oct. 9.
• Gulf State Park is currently closed.
• Meaher and Gulf are not currently accepting reservations.
• All other Alabama State Parks remain open for reservations for evacuees.

Other affected ADCNR facilities include Marine Resources Division offices, Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division offices and wildlife management areas.

Public boat ramps in coastal and low-lying inland areas may also experience elevated water levels, storm surge and debris. Use caution and avoid unsafe conditions.

For the full list of facility closures, event cancellations and the latest updates, visit https://outdooralabama.com/Isaias

10/08/2026

Tonight’s Field Talks Series has been canceled due to weather.

To find the next Field Talks Series location or learn more about the series, visit: https://www.outdooralabama.com/FieldTalks

⚠️ ATTENTION SPANISH FORTIANS and BALDWINITES:

Tonight’s FIELD TALKS seminar has been canceled! ☔️☔️☔️ We hope to see you another time soon! 🗣️🦌

10/08/2026

Did you miss this one?

A partnership between state and federal wildlife agencies, conservation organizations and private landowners is helping restore water quality and native mussel populations in the Paint Rock watershed.

In August, approximately 1,500 rare native mussels were released into the Paint Rock River in Jackson County on the property of Huntsville businessman and Alabama Conservation Advisory Board member Raymond Jones Jr.

The effort is part of ongoing restoration work in the watershed, including streambank restoration, barrier removal and the reintroduction of native mussels to help improve the health of the river.

Clean water takes mussels, read more about it👇
https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/it-takes-village-clean-river-habitat-restoration-and-mussel-recovery-paint-rock

10/05/2026

650 miles. 27 paddlers.

This past weekend kicked off the Great Alabama 650, the longest paddle race in the U.S. from Weiss Lake to Ft. Morgan. Keep up while racers put their endurance and Alabama’s waterways to the ultimate test.