Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Free Fishing Day is June 8

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

On Saturday, June 8, Alabamians will have the opportunity to fish for free in most state waters.

Pike County State Public Fishing Lake Temporarily Closed for Renovation: Lake to Reopen in 2015

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Pike County Public Fishing Lake near Troy, Ala., has been temporarily closed for renovations and restocking. During the renovation period, the lake’s dam and valve system will be repaired.

Guntersville Campground Celebrates Improvements

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

When visitors return to the Lake Guntersville Campground this summer, it will be to a newly upgraded facility.

Guntersville State Park to Celebrate Campground Re-opening May 18

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

It has been a little more than two years since a series of tornadoes devastated the campground at Lake Guntersville State Park. The campground has since been renovated and is ready to serve the camping community once again.

New Multi-Use Trail System at Forever Wild Jacinto Port Tract in Mobile County Offers Expanded Access to Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) State Lands Division has opened a multi-use trail system at the Forever Wild Jacinto Port Tract near Saraland, Ala., in Mobile County.

Media Advisory: Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’ to be held May 8-10

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Members of the media are invited to come and meet exceptional, special education students from the Shelby and Jefferson County school systems as they learn to fish, participate in arts and crafts, play and sing with local musicians, and enjoy other activities. The participants, ages five through 21, have various physical and mental challenges.

2013 NASP State Championship Winners Announced

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Alabama’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Championship was held Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL.

Exceptional Anglers Event Teaches Special Needs Kids the Art of Fishing

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham will host the annual Exceptional Anglers event called “Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’” on May 8-10, 2013. During the event special needs students from the Shelby and Jefferson county school systems, ages five to 21 with various physical and mental challenges, will be given the opportunity to fish.

Alabama State Parks Budget to Remain Tight, But Operational

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Conservation Commissioner N. Gunter Guy responded Wednesday to recent media coverage regarding the possible reduction of services in Alabama’s State Parks.

Barbour County Lake Is Now Open

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Barbour County Lake is now open to the public six days a week (closed on Wednesdays). The lake is open for fishing from sunrise to sunset and is located at 30 State Lakes Rd., Midway, Ala., 36053, approximately six miles north of Clayton, off County Road 49. The lake provides fishing for bass, bream, and channel catfish.