09/26/2026
It’s National Hunting and Fishing Day! For generations, hunting and fishing have been time-honored traditions in Alabama. Hunters, anglers and landowners also play important roles in managing the state’s wildlife, habitats and recreational fishing ponds.
Whether you are improving deer habitat, planting food plots, monitoring deer herds or managing a fishing pond, you can find information to help you make informed decisions.
Check out these resources and others:
Deer Management Resource Guide
Learn about active forest management, improving natural browse and cover, planting supplemental food plots, collecting herd data, controlling invasive plants and more.
https://www.aces.edu/go/5170
Management of Recreational Fish Ponds
Find guidance on pond construction, species selection and stocking, liming and fertilization, harvesting and record keeping, pond balance, w**d control, fish kills and enhancement strategies.
https://www.aces.edu/go/6871
For current hunting and fishing seasons, licenses and regulations, visit Outdoor Alabama at outdooralabama.com.
