Previous Columns by David Rainer
Gulf State Park Lodge Project Clears Hurdles - May 9, 2013
Humminbird Celebrates Colombo's Hall Induction - May 2, 2013
Doubling Down During Tough Turkey Season - April 25, 2013
Wilson's Smallmouth Fishing Something to Crow About - April 18, 2013
Beyond BOW Explores 5 Rivers Delta Center - April 11, 2013
Anglers Hone Skills on High School Teams - April 4, 2013
Cold Weather Keeps Lid on Turkey Success - March 28, 2013
Summit Boosts Marketing of Alabama Seafood - March 21, 2013
CAB Passes February Extension in Southwest Alabama - March 14, 2013
Lowndes WMA Addition Boosts Waterfowl Opportunities - March 7, 2013
State Parks Ready for Spring-Break Visitors - February 28, 2013
Red Snapper Season Turmoil Continues - February 21, 2013
February Deer Season Proposed for SW Alabama - February 14, 2013
Youngsters Swarm to Barbour WMA Youth Hunt - February 7, 2013
Bluebill's Long Journey Leads to Alabama - January 31, 2013
Weather Doesn't Cooperate for BOW Hunters - January 24, 2013
Brown Enjoys Fresh Air at Buckmasters - January 17, 2013
Sykes Becomes WFF Director on Birthday - January 10, 2013
Gulf Restoration Council Waiting on Funding - December 20, 2012
Council Takes Aim at Feral Hog Control - December 13, 2012
Residents Have Options for Nuisance Animals - December 6, 2012
Cold-Weather Crappie Hot at Weiss Lake - November 29, 2012
Deer Take Advantage of Another Good Acorn Crop - November 22, 2012
Bassmaster Classic Back to Bama - November 15, 2012
Cookoff Showcases Oysters - November 8, 2012
Master National Showcases Lawley Field Trial Area - November 1, 2012
Choctaw Bluff Takes Gulf Coast Cook-Off - October 25, 2012
Scarecrows Fill Frank Jackson State Park - October 18, 2012
Hunters Make Progress on Treestand Accidents - October 11, 2012
Corps May Reconsider Alabama Lock Policy - October 4, 2012
States Search for More Boating Access - September 27, 2012
Responders Quick to Mitigate Isaac Impact - September 20, 2012
North Zone Dove Hunt Focuses on Next Generation - September 13, 2012
Alabama River Produces More Huge Gators - September 6, 2012
Don't Forget Hearing Protection in the Field - August 30, 2012
Conservation Plan for Nongame Species Updated - August 23, 2012
Gray Brings London Gold Back to Alabama - August 16, 2012
Greenwings Kick Off Promising Duck Season - August 9, 2012
Fresh Air Family Tries to Restore Outdoors Connection - July 26, 2012
Jacob's Mountain Gets Forever Wild Approval - July 19, 2012
Decatur Community Archery Park Opens - July 12, 2012
Snapper Extension Gives Anglers Extra Weekend - July 5, 2012
Carter Has Lifelong Connection to Guntersville - June 28, 2012
Gulf Pier Veterans Work Together to Land Fish - June 21, 2012
Legislation Could Help RESTORE Gulf Coast - June 14, 2012
Overlooked Treasure at Rickwood Caverns - June 7, 2012
Video Adds New Dimension to Snapper Research - May 31, 2012
Advisory Board Votes Down Permit System for Elmore - May 24, 2012
Artificial Reef Program May Soon Get Its Due - May 17, 2012
Fancher Beast Sets High Bar for Gator Season - May 10, 2012
Retrievers Offer Preview of Master National - May 3, 2012
Fishing Class for Physical Education - April 26, 2012
Second-Grader Catches Record King - April 19, 2012
Catfish Trip Develops Record Twist - April 12, 2012
Early Spring Impacts Turkey Season - April 5, 2012
Big Speckled Trout Live in Little Lagoon - March 29, 2012
CAB Approves Fish Discard, Turtle Regulations - March 22, 2012
Alabama Bass Trail Highlights State's Great Fishing - March 15, 2012
Vinson's February Likely Like No Other - March 8, 2012
Ross' Geese Top Waterfowl Art Contest - March 1, 2012
Maintenance Key to Reliable Firearms Afield - February 23, 2012
Snapper Season Likely Shortest Ever - February 16, 2012
CAB Issues Include Turtle Threat, Deer Season - February 9, 2012
Governor's Quail Hunt Surpasses Goal - February 2, 2012
Herron Sets Example with Youth Hunts - January 26, 2012
Buckmasters Classic Hunt Honors Hinton - January 19, 2012
BOW Deer Hunt Produces Stories to Tell - January 12, 2012
Pugh Continues Advocacy for Hunting in Alabama - January 5, 2012
Lindsey Back at Work After Near-Fatal Fall - December 22, 2011
Mariculture Center Upgrade Underway - December 15, 2011
Don't Forget Harvest Record - December 8, 2011
Karns Study Seeks SOOS Answers - December 1, 2011
Coon Hunters Love Their Dogs and Community - November 23, 2011
MRD, CCA Team Up to Complete Bayou Cour Reef - November 17, 2011
BayBears' Ward Adjusts to Flushing Quail - November 10, 2011
Foster Becomes Bowhunting Convert - November 3, 2011
Rehabilitated Kemp's Ridley Released - October 27, 2011
Quail-Oyster Dish Takes AWF Prize - October 20, 2011
Promising Forecast for Duck Hunters - October 13, 2011
Pugh to Retire as WFF Director - October 6, 2011
Forever Wild Takes Message to Football Stadiums - September 29, 2011
Veterans Treated to Bass Fishing at A HERO Event - September 22, 2011
Tree-Stand Safety Starts with Full-Body Harness - September 15, 2011
Fancher's Monster Gator Tops 2011 Season - September 8, 2011
Snapper Fishing So Good Quota Exceeded - September 1, 2011
Buckmasters Celebrates 25th Anniversary - August 25, 2011
FDA Tests Rodeo Fish, Deems Seafood Safe - August 18, 2011
Planting Regulations for Doves Reaffirmed - August 11, 2011
B.A.S.S. Headed Back to Alabama - August 4, 2011
Thompson Takes Over Helm at Marine Police - July 28, 2011
Three Alabama Anglers Among Bassmaster All-Stars - July 21, 2011
Good News: Gulf State Park Fire Reduces Fuel Load - July 14, 2011
ADSFR Returns with Record Ambitions - July 7, 2011
Future of Forever Wild in Voters' Hands - June 23, 2011
UA Outdoor Learning Center Unveiled - June 16, 2011
Big Red Snapper Rise to the Occasion - June 9, 2011
New Customers Keep A-Team Fishing Afloat - June 2, 2011
Eufaula Bass in Need of Selective Harvest - May 26, 2011
Advisory Board Puts Rest of Chilton on Permit System - May 19, 2011
Task Force Tackles Gulf Restoration - May 12, 2011
Live Webcast Debuts with Snakes, Alligators - May 5, 2011
All Gulf Waters Finally Open to Fishing - April 28, 2011
Snapper Season Closing Date Still Undecided - April 21, 2011
Marines: Making Difference for All of Us - April 14, 2011
Persistence Leads to Successful Turkey Hunting - April 7, 2011
Share Memories from Alabama State Parks - April 7, 2011
Weeks Bay Day Celebrates Reserve's 25th Anniversary - March 24, 2011
Board Takes Cautious Approach to February Season - March 17, 2011
Pick Pickwick for Trophy Smallmouth - March 10, 2011
Guntersville Tops Classic Anglers' Poll - March 3, 2011
Wild Animals Fare Poorly in Captivity, Pose Risk - February, 24, 2011
Snapper Season on Gulf Council Agenda - February 17, 2011
Advisory Board Puts Tallapoosa on Permit System - February 10, 2011
100-1000 Program Takes First Step in Mobile Bay - February 3, 2011
Guy Returns to Roots as Conservation Commissioner - January 28, 2011
New Hunter Welcomed at Wounded Veterans Hunt - January 21, 2011
Lawley Back to Pell City after 8 Years at Helm of DCNR - January 14, 2011
Marine Conservation Loses Longtime Leader - January 7, 2011
Tip411 Provides Another Tool to Report Violations - December 23, 2010
Caucuses Work to Preserve Outdoors Tradition - December 16, 2010
New Book Highlights Wildlife Successes - December 9, 2010
Check Equipment at Public Shooting Ranges - December 2, 2010
White Trout Biting; Snapper Captains Happy - November 25, 2010
Keep Hunter Safety the Top Priority - November 18, 2010
Oak Mountain Archery Hunt Format Changed - November 11, 2010
Restoring Mussels Top Priority at Aquatic Biodiversity Center - November 4, 2010
Fall Snapper Trip Yields Full Fish Locker - October 28, 2010
Gulf State Park Adds New Pool, Campground Facilities - October 21, 2010
Normal Mast Crop Bodes Well for Deer Hunters - October 14, 2010
Coastal Birdfest Highlights Species and Habitat - October 7, 2010
Rolling on the River at Joe Wheeler State Park - September 30, 2010
Back in the Teal Blind Again, Finally - September 23, 2010
Wheeler Lake Home of Monster Cats - September 16, 2010
Big Gators Highlight 2010 Season - September 9, 2010
Advisory Board Gets Oil Spill Update - September 2, 2010
Fall Snapper Season Gets Thumbs Up from Council - August 26, 2010
Flathead Catfish Pose Concern on Choctawhatchee - August 19, 2010
Crozier Cautiously Optimistic in Aftermath of Oil Spill - August 12, 2010
Alabama Coast Battles Oil-Covered Perception - August 5, 2010
Prattville's Lane Gets Shot at Bassmaster Postseason - July 22, 2010
ANG Helicopter Offers New Perspective on Oil Spill Response - July 15, 2010
Eastern Indigo Snakes Get Another Chance - July 8, 2010
Ros: Kayak Fishing Equals Freedom - July 1, 2010
Gulf Council Hopes for Fall Snapper Season - June 24, 2010
ADSFR Forced to Cancel 2010 Events - June 17, 2010
Oil's Effect on Offshore Habit Has Shipp Concerned - June 10, 2010
Snapper Season Ends Essentially after Opening Day - June 3, 2010
AWF Cook-Off Teams Cook Up Humor, Tasty Fare - May 27, 2010
Advisory Board Hears Requests, Finalizes Hunting Seasons - May 20, 2010
Pier License, No Net-Loss Bills Passed - May 13, 2010
ADCNR Prepares for Impact of Oil Spill - May 6, 2010
Gowen: Wheeler Doesn't Get Its Due - April 29, 2010
White-Nose Syndrome Threatens Bats - April 22, 2010
Anglers Await Arrival of Cobia, Tripletail - April 15, 2010
Barnetts Update Wild Turkey Book - April 8, 2010
Oyster Relay Works to Revive Reefs - April 1, 2010
Alabama River Produces Slab Crappie, Again - March 25, 2010
Sipsey Fork Groups Debate Access to Trout - March 18, 2010
WFFD Tries New Tactic For Stocking Delta Bass - March 11, 2010
Yo-yos Maximize Cold-Weather Fishing Success - March 4, 2010
Classic Showcases Alabama's Renowned Bass Fishing - February 25, 2010
Snapper Season Shorter Despite Higher Quota - February 18, 2010
Advisory Board Endorses Forever Wild, Sees New Honor Guard - February, 11, 2010
Latest Deer Season Appears 'Average' - February 4, 2010
Seminars' Aim: Save Trapping Tradition - January 28, 2010
Disabled Hunt Has Personal Impact on Morrow - January 21, 2010
Snapper Stocks Updates; Increase Quota Delayed - January 14, 2010
WMAs Saved with Long-Term Leases - January 7, 2010
Fairhope Students Release Alligator Gar - December 17, 2009
Don't Take Firearms Safety for Granted - December 10, 2009
Gulf State Pier Back in Full Operation - December 3, 2009
Day Outdoors Offers Wonderful Education - November 26, 2009
Barbour Countians Give Buck Restrictions Thumbs Up - November 19,2009
Boats Fill Perdido Pass to Protest Gulf Fishing Regs - November 12, 2009
Fall Foliage in North Alabama Breathtaking - November 5, 2009
Alabama Bucks Have Hunters Excited - October 29, 2009
WMAs Offer Quality Hunting to Public - October 22, 2009
Dunn Aims Efforts at Non-Hunters, Youth - October 15, 2009
Lowndes WMA Adds 1,343 Acres Through Forever Wild - October 8, 2009
Weather Doesn't Dim Youth Dove Hunt Enthusiasm - October 1, 2009
Forever Wild Adds Tracts, OKs Purchase in Elmore County - September 24, 2009
Calm Wind, Flounder Make for Gigging Good Night - September 17, 2009
Vinson Predicts Good Fishing for BASS Events - September 10, 2009
Thornton's Delta Gator Enters Record Book - September 3, 2009
Abundant Ducks, Water Have Waterfowlers Pumped - August 27,2009
Black Belt Adventures Taps Rich Natural Resources - August 20, 2009
Alliance's Goal: Healthy Gulf of Mexico - August 13, 2009
Lakepoint Resort Open for Business - August 6, 2009
Red Snapper on Comeback Trail - July 30, 2009
Gulf State Park Celebrates Pier Opening - July 23, 2009
ADSFR Aids in Bull Redfish Sampling - July 16, 2009
Summer Means Bream Biting at Lake Eufaula - July 9, 2009
Fish Lesions Likely Result of Freshwater Influx - July 2, 2009
Bass Fishing Shines in BAIT Report - June 25, 2009
Hendron Honored for Geneva Response - June 18, 2009
Cook-Off Winners Score Big Points - June 4, 2009
Little River Canyon Offers Amazing Vistas - May 28, 2009
Dog Deer Hunting Permit System Approved - May 21, 2009
Cullman Community Archery Park Opens - May 14, 2009
Big Fish Provide Big Surprises - May 7, 2009
Alabama Gets $51.1 Million CIAP Share - April 30, 2009
Quail Group Honors WFF's Stewart - April 23, 2009
Outdoor Expo Offers Fun for All - April 16, 2009
Camden's McGraw Atop Friction Calling World - April 9, 2009
Marine Police Celebrates 50th Anniversary - April 2, 2009
Wildlife Violator Compact Tops Legislative List - March 26, 2009
Sheepshead Fishing Hot on Alabama Coast - March 19, 2009
Advisory Board Postpones Dog Deer Hunting Votes - March 12, 2009
DeSoto State Park Campground Set to Reopen - March 5, 2009
Search Is on for Southern Walleye - February 26, 2009
Mosley Makes Most of Trips to Tombigbee - February 19, 2009
Rattlesnake 'Gassing' Gets CAB's Attention - February 12, 2009
Feral Hog Problem Multiplies Quickly - February 5, 2009
Blair Earns Redemption at Buckmasters Life Hunt - January 29, 2009
Dove Hunt Gets Youths Off to Right Start - January 22, 2009
Ignore Scare Tactics about Venison - January 15, 2009
Use of Deer Scents Starts with Being Scent-Free - January 8, 2009
BHA Becomes Partner in Oak Mountain Hunt - January 1, 2009
Johnson Witnessed Change in Wildlife Attitudes - December 18, 2008
Tribute to an Outdoors Father - Donald Rainer - December 11, 2008
Waterfowl Season Off to Good Start - December 4, 2008
Fewer Acorns Good News for Deer Hunters - November 20, 2008
Dove Hunt Shows Appreciation to Hunter Ed Instructors - November 13, 2008
Alabama Gulf Coast Offers Fun Family Fishing - November 6, 2008
'Merch' Gets Proper Burial at Coon Dog Cemetery - October 30, 2008
Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle Gets Added Protection - October 23, 2008
BOW Brings Smiles to Participants' Faces - October 16, 2008
Newly Renamed Birdfest Set Oct. 16-19 - October 9, 2008
Teague: Choose Deer Ammo Wisely - October 2, 2008
ADCNR Adjusts to Fuel Price Crunch - September 25, 2008
Jubilees Spice Life on Eastern Shore - September 18, 2008
New Marengo Shooting Range Open - September 11, 2008
Fines for Game Violations Now Have Teeth - September 4, 2008
Storm Limits Alligator Season Success - August 28, 2008
Cathedral Caverns Inspire Awe - August 21, 2008
