Events
Eagle Awareness 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park

The final Eagle Awareness Weekend of 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park will take place February 3-5.
The event features live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers and guided safari trips to view eagles in their natural habitat while surrounded by the scenic beauty of the mountains and Lake Guntersville.
Photo by Steve Letson
Feb. 3, 2023 - Feb. 5, 2023

There will be a Special Waterfowl Hunting Day for youth, veterans and active military personnel on Saturday, February 4. The regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, and legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days.
Feb. 4, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2023
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, February 4, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Feb. 4, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2023

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Hollywood, Alabama, on February 11-12.
Feb. 11, 2023 - Feb. 12, 2023

The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count will take place February 17-20.
Be part of this global event!
Eastern bluebird photo by Jim Flynn
Feb. 17, 2023 - Feb. 20, 2023
Fins, Feathers and Flowers 2023 at Lakepoint State Park

The 2023 Fins, Feathers and Flowers event at Lakepoint Resort State Park is scheduled for February 17-19. Like the Eagle Awareness weekends held at Lake Guntersville State Park, Fins, Feathers and Flowers offers a variety of conservation-themed activities for all ages.
Feb. 17, 2023 - Feb. 19, 2023

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Spanish Fort, Alabama, on February 18-19.
Feb. 18, 2023 - Feb. 19, 2023
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, February 18, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Feb. 18, 2023 - Feb. 18, 2023

ADCNR is hosting a Turkey Hunting 101 workshop on February 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cahaba WMA Check Station.
Feb. 25, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2023

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Troy, Alabama, on February 25-26.
Feb. 25, 2023 - Feb. 26, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

March 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Mar. 3, 2023 - Mar. 5, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

March 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Mar. 17, 2023 - Mar. 19, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

April 7-9
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Apr. 7, 2023 - Apr. 9, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

April 14-16
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Apr. 14, 2023 - Apr. 16, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

April 21-23
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Apr. 21, 2023 - Apr. 23, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

May 5-7
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
May. 5, 2023 - May. 7, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

May 19-21
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
May. 19, 2023 - May. 21, 2023
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, June 17, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Jun. 17, 2023 - Jun. 17, 2023
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, July 15, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Jul. 15, 2023 - Jul. 15, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 1-3
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Sep. 1, 2023 - Sep. 3, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 15-17
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Sep. 15, 2023 - Sep. 17, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 6-8
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 6, 2023 - Oct. 8, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 20-22
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 20, 2023 - Oct. 22, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 3, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 17, 2023 - Nov. 19, 2023