Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director As deer season begins in Alabama, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) is hosting public meetings throughout the state to inform and educate the public on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) as well as WFF’s ongoing surveillance efforts regarding the disease. To date, CWD has not been …
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Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director Beginning later this year, Alabama residents will now have an opportunity to pursue sandhill cranes. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently announced the new season for the migratory birds through a permit draw system. It is the first time since 1916 that there will be a …
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Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On May 30, Alabama HJR 265 – a joint resolution commending efforts undertaken to secure state management of red snapper and support state management of all recreationally important saltwater fish species – received final passage. The measure was later signed by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Kay Ivey on June …
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Contact Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On May 23, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast at the Statehouse for sportsmen-legislators. Attendees heard directly from Kimber Manufacturing, Inc. on their recent in-state expansion as well as from and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) on policy priorities. Caucus Chairman Representative Danny Crawford …
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Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director A perennial issue in the Alabama Statehouse for the last eight years, the highly controversial baiting bill is now law. According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources press release: “Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid …
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States Director On April 24, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual luncheon on the Capitol Lawn. Organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the event brought together over 400 people including legislators, legislative and state executive staff, members of the conservation community, outdoor industry leaders, and Department of Conservation and …
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On January 31, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual luncheon on the Capitol Lawn. Organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the event brought together over 400 people including legislators, legislative and state executive staff, members of the conservation community, outdoor industry leaders, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) representatives to …
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On September 19, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick joined other conservation organizations in Montgomery, Alabama to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. At a news conference near Montgomery, Frederick joined the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF), the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, and …
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently launched an innovative approach to public land hunting in the state by providing new Special Opportunity Areas (SOAs). The SOAs properties, all in prime hunting locations, are intended to provide access, opportunity, and in some cases mentored hunting using a new approach. This approach would include …
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On March 16, legislation that would increase hunting and angling access and opportunities for non-resident, full-time college students in Alabama headed to the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Robert Bentley’s desk. Sponsored by Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Tommy Hanes, House Bill 3 authorizes a nonresident student at an institution of higher education to …
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