The Yellowhammer state offers an abundance of opportunities for its strong hunting and angling communities. Entering statehood in 1819, Alabama has featured a rich sporting heritage that continues to be passed down from generation to generation. Alabama has a diverse landscape that includes the North Central Appalachian Hills, the Northwestern Interior Plateaus, the Eastern Piedmont, and the Southern Coastal Plain, all of which feature breathtaking scenery for those engaged in their outdoor pursuits. For hunters, Alabama offers some of the best whitetail deer hunting in the South, as well as opportunities to pursue eastern wild turkey, quail, and migratory game birds. Additionally, the state boasts excellent angling opportunities from a world class largemouth bass fishery in Lake Guntersville to incredible offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Alabama, please contact:
Alabama State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Representative
Robert Aderholt
Representative
Jerry Carl
Representative
Barry Moore
Representative
Gary Palmer
Representative
Mike Rogers
Representative
Dale Strong
Alabama Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Kay Ivey
Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Sep 25 2023
Proposed Bridge Routes Could Impact Duck Hunting Opportunities in Alabama
Why It Matters: Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in north central Alabama is 8,870...
Jan 17 2023
New Year Brings Two New Caucus Co-Chairs in Alabama
Why It Matters: Having a strong leadership bench is critical to the success of...
Mar 08 2021
Alabama Bill Looks to Hunters for Help Managing Coyotes and Hogs
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 25, Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus)...
Jul 13 2020
Alabama: CSF Supports Prohibiting Possession of Imported Cervidae Body Parts and Gulf Reef Fish Recreational Reporting Proposed Rules
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn July 6, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted...
Oct 21 2019
Alabama: Division of Wildlife to Host CWD Public Information Meetings Throughout State
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorAs deer season begins in Alabama, the Alabama Division...
Aug 26 2019
Alabama: Sandhill Crane Season Returns to Alabama
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorBeginning later this year, Alabama residents will now have an...
Jun 10 2019
Alabama: Red Snapper Management Joint Resolution Passes Legislature
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn May 30, Alabama HJR 265 – a joint...
May 28 2019
Alabama: Caucus Hosts Kimber Manufacturing Breakfast Briefing
Contact Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn May 23, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted...
May 13 2019
Alabama: Controversial Baiting Bill Becomes Law
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorA perennial issue in the Alabama Statehouse for the...
Apr 29 2019
Alabama: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Luncheon
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn April 24, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its...
Feb 08 2018
Alabama: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Luncheon
On January 31, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual luncheon on the...
Sep 28 2017
Alabama: CSF, Conservation Groups Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day in Montgomery
On September 19, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick joined other...
Aug 24 2017
Alabama: Unique Public Land Hunting Model Launched
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently launched an innovative approach to...
Mar 23 2017
Alabama: Non-Resident, College Student Licensing Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
On March 16, legislation that would increase hunting and angling access and opportunities for...
Mar 09 2017
Alabama: CSF Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus, Sportsmen’s Groups at Capitol Complex
On March 8, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a luncheon on the lawn...
Feb 02 2017
Alabama: College Student Hunting and Angling Licenses Legislation Pre-Filed
On January 30, Senator Tom Whatley, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Conservation and Forestry...
Sep 24 2015
National Hunting and Fishing Day Resource Center
National Hunting and Fishing Day Press Releases:Studies conducted at both the state and federal...
Sep 18 2015
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Sign Proclamations Celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day
On Saturday, September 26, millions of sportsmen and women across the country will celebrate...
Nov 13 2014
U.S. Votes in Favor of Sportsmen’s Interests
On November 4, a number of state-specific ballot questions that would impact conservation and...
Oct 17 2014
Alabama and Mississippi Protect the Right to Hunt and Fish
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to support both the Alabama and the...
Mar 13 2013
CSF Announces New Southeastern States Manager
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) recently announced Bee Frederick as the new Southeastern States...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
“No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to...
Introduction Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
The first residential hunting licenses were introduced in 1895 and were considered...
The Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act provides that it shall be an...
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and...
In some states, through the collection of signatures, a question may be...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Reports and Data
Feb 27 2024
Alabama: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Alabama: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Alabama
Alabama is home to more than 948,000 hunters and anglers who spend $1.9 billion...
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