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Proper herd and habitat management can yield trophy bucks in Alabama.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Deer Management Assistance Program celebrates 40th year
The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), started in 1984 to help landowners and leaseholders better manage their deer herds, is celebrating its 40th year in 2024. The program is offered by … more
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Fire danger advisory rescinded for all Alabama counties
It certainly has been raining. With recent rainfall levels across the state, cooler temperatures and higher humidity — especially good overnight recovery (humidities of 60% or greater) … more
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Alabama Extension: Tune-up flower beds now for stronger spring color
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The calendar may officially signify the arrival of fall, but Alabama's temperatures have not gotten the memo. Flowers are still blooming and fall color is on full display. … more
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A firefighter monitors a previous prescribed burn in Gulf State Park.
Prescribed burn planned for Eagle Loop section of Gulf State Park
A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, fuel reduction and invasive species control. The planned burn will … more
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NOAA Fisheries reminds anglers of subscription options for 2025
As fishing enthusiasts gear up for another year on the water, NOAA Fisheries is offering a timely reminder of three ways to stay updated on vital fishing regulations in the Southeast region. … more
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Some of the programs that Shultz emphasized include collegiate research groups, eco-art classes, homeschool days, AL STEM council, summer camps, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate certifications for students, and professional development for teachers.
Gulf State Park educator details Learning Campus programs to Little Lagoon Preservation Society
GULF SHORES — Leah Shultz, environmental educator at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, spoke at the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) meeting on Nov. 7 and discussed the different … more
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During the USA Jaguars football game, the KA fraternity at the university donated the track chair to Alabama State Parks. Celebrating the event are, from left, State Parks Director Matthew Capps, KA's Hunter Fairchild. Justin Miller and Luke Sparkman, and ADCNR Deputy Commissioner Ed Poolos.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Track chair donated to Gulf State Park by USA fraternity
Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama's (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf … more
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When life gives you satsumas: Grow, eat and be zesty - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks
You might say that satsuma mandarins are the "orange-inal" Gulf Coast citrus. These sweet mandarins are tough enough to take on cold snaps, easy to grow and have a citrus-packed history that … more
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Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group seeks public input on $210 million Gulf Restoration Plan
The Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group is calling for public feedback on its Draft Restoration Plan 4 and Environmental Assessment, which outlines strategies for restoring fish, water column … more
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Principal Lynn Smith said that the outdoor classroom stations will consist of a butterfly garden, sundial, vegetable and flower garden, frog and toad pond, decomposition station and more.
Swift Consolidated Elementary School constructs outdoor classroom for students
Swift Consolidated Elementary School has partnered with Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program through the Alabama Wildlife Federation to help construct an outdoor classroom for Swift students. Lynn … more
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The endangered Alabama pearlshell mussel requires streams and tributaries with coarse sand and gravel bottoms.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Endangered Alabama pearlshell mussel habitat protected
Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main reason is those mussels are indicators of the quality of their environment, … more
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Baldwin under Fire Danger Advisory amid warm, dry conditions
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin and 21 other counties in the west-central and southwest areas, effective immediately until significant rainfall is … more
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Brown Thrasher being released.
Amid coastal development, Fort Morgan remains critical pitstop for migratory birds
On the last night of September, a few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Baldwin County skies were blanketed with birds. A lot of birds. Nearly 10.5 million. The overnight … more
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Alabama Extension: Keep your pumpkins looking magical
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — To paraphrase Aggie Cromwell, pumpkin care is simple. All you've got to do is want it and then let yourself have it. Whether you decorate with whole pumpkins or a giant … more
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PhD student Sarah Gibbs is about to release a tagged gray snapper in Alabama coastal waters.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Women learn fishing, conservation skills at tagging workshop
Sarah Gibbs and Crystal Hightower hope last week's Ladies Tagging Workshop at the Weeks Bay Tonsmeire Resource Center is just the beginning of a trend on the Alabama Gulf Coast of female anglers … more
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Alabama prepares to celebrate Woods to Goods Week
Does money grow on trees? In Alabama, some say it just might. Alabama’s forest products industry is making a substantial impact on the state's economy, with new data showing that the … more
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James McClintock, professor of polar and marine biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, spoke at the Fairhope Public Library on how climate change in Antarctica impacts Alabama's coastal area.
Antarctic scientist talks how climate change at southernmost point effects Alabama's southern coast
FAIRHOPE — On Oct. 7, a polar explorer and professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham spoke at the Fairhope Public Library on how climate change being studied in Antarctica impacts … more
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David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall
Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season, only six treestand accidents were reported, down significantly … more
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division announces 2024 fall boating basics and license course schedule
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of boating basics and license courses offered at locations across the state. Each year, the … more
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Live displays of farming techniques were held onsite as tractors plowed the open field next to the vendor trail.
Celebrating Baldwin's agricultural heritage
STOCKTON — Vendors and visitors filled Bicentennial Park at Baldwin County's annual "Olde Time Days" event on Oct. 5 that served as a tribute to the county's agricultural heritage. Dozens of … more
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