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Alabama hunters again have the opportunity to help others while they enjoy their outdoor pursuits. The Hunters Helping the Hungry program provides a way that Alabama hunters can give thousands of pounds of ground venison to needy families and individuals in the state.

The 10 recently completed cottages are perfect for a holiday getaway. They offer three different two- and three-bedroom floor plans. All are equipped with televisions with satellite reception, DVD players, fireplaces, central heat and air, and full kitchens. All feature raised decks overlooking Wheeler Lake.

"We are continuing to see progress in the renovations of our state parks," said Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner M. Barnett Lawley. "The opening of these new cottages is one of the many projects underway to improve facilities in the parks statewide."

Alabama's Three-Buck Limit

Beginning with the 2007–2008 hunting season, Alabama's big-game hunters will be required to keep a record of their buck and turkey harvests. Learn about this new regulation.

Even if you don't hunt or fish regularly in Alabama, you can support wildlife and habitat in the state with the Wildlife Heritage License. It offers you the opportunity to contribute to keeping wild places you're passionate about wild. The funds generated by this license help to support critical programs throughout the state.

Let the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) make your holiday shopping easier and a lot more convenient by offering great gift ideas that can be purchased online or by phone. Even Santa agrees that shopping with ADCNR is the way to go, whether it's gifts for hunters, anglers, nature lovers or folks who just love the outdoors.

Ask a Game Warden

Q. If I shoot a button buck thinking that it is a doe, and the antlers are not above the hairline, does it count as a buck against my three-buck limit?

A. To be considered a buck under Alabama regulations the deer must have exposed bony antler above the hairline. Fawn bucks (less than one year) will have knots where the antlers will be but they will still be beneath the hide. Fawn bucks are considered unantlered deer and do not count against the three-buck limit.