Events
Each year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a "Free Fishing Day" for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. This year, Free Fishing Day takes place on June 10.
Jun. 10, 2023 - Jun. 10, 2023
Go Fish, Alabama! event in Montgomery
To celebrate Free Fishing Day, ADCNR is hosting a Go Fish, Alabama! event on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at Gateway Park, 3800 Davenport Dr., in Montgomery.
The event is free to attend. All the necessary bait, equipment and tackle will be provided.
Jun. 10, 2023 - Jun. 10, 2023
Night Vision/Thermal Open Range Night – Swan Creek Public Shooting Range
SWAN CREEK WMA PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 | 8 P.M. - 12 MIDNIGHT
Hosted by the Law Enforcement Section of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, this event is an opportunity to bring out your night vision/thermal sight-equipped firearms night of shooting.
Jun. 16, 2023 - Jun. 16, 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
Night Vision/Thermal Open Range Night – Cahaba WMA Public Shooting Range
SWAN CREEK WMA PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 | 8 P.M. - 12 MIDNIGHT
Hosted by the Law Enforcement Section of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, this event is an opportunity to bring out your night vision/thermal sight-equipped firearms night of shooting.
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
36th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup
Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside and do something that benefits your community? If so, you are encouraged to volunteer during the 36th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. The event will take place from 8 a.m. until noon in Baldwin and Mobile counties on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Sep. 16, 2023 - Sep. 16, 2023
Birders and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada flock to south Alabama every year to experience one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration.
Oct. 4, 2023 - Oct. 7, 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
50th Annual National Shrimp Festival
For more than 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.
Date
October 12-15, 2023
Oct. 12, 2023 - Oct. 15, 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
