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February 2005

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February 2005 Issue

Improving Bass Angling Success
The key to catching bass is understanding the factors that affect bass behavior. Here are some tips to help you when fishing for largemouth, smallmouth or spotted bass in Alabama.
By Damon Abernethy

2005 Photo Contest Winners
See the winning pictures from the Second Annual Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest.

All Eyes on Ivan
Gulf State Park was devastated by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. Read a first-hand account of the preparations before and the initial damage assessment.
By Kelly Reetz

Turkey Hunting: A Passion or an Obsession?
For someone who never turkey hunted before, Teresa Brannon quickly found out just how addictive it can be.

Overnight Camping on the Bartram Canoe Trail
Overnight stays in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta are now possible with the opening of several platforms on the Bartram Canoe Trail.

A Day for the Birds
The Gatra Wehle Center at Historic Blakeley State Park was the perfect setting for Bird Awareness Day.
By Gaylon Gwin

Cold Water Test
How prepared are you if a boating accident puts you into cold water? Take this quiz and find out.

Coming Full Circle
Circle hooks have traditionally been used in saltwater fishing, but do they have application in freshwater fishing?
By P.J. Perea

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Gray Fox
By James Masek

 

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