With National Public Lands Day coming up this weekend, Alabama celebrates the 100,000-plus acres of land that has been purchased for public use in the state since Chris Blankenship became Commissioner ...

The decommissioned Spirit VK 780A natural gas rig has been repurposed to create two new sites in Alabama's Artificial Reef Program.

Native freshwater mussels and snails are important to healthy rivers and streams because they filter and clean water, recycle nutrients, provide food for other wildlife and help indicate the health of ...

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, state and local leaders hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a ...

For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of South Alabama (USA), where the Blankenship Scholars ...

The Reef Fish Endorsement will be required for any person possessing, taking or attempting to take any gulf reef fish species listed in Rule 220-3-.46 (see below). This endorsement is required for all ...

Listed below is a guide to help you identify snakes by predominant color. Many snakes vary greatly and are listed under several categories.

Due to ecological, economic, and human health and safety concerns related to potential impacts of nonnative animals in Alabama, effective October 15, 2020, an amendment to Alabama Wildlife and ...

Escambia County State Public Fishing Lake (Leon Brooks Hines Lake) is located in the Conecuh National Forest approximately 23 miles east of Brewton, Alabama. This 184-acre lake is stocked with ...

Various types of bream or sunfish are the most commonly found fish in Alabama. Different species prefer different habitats and food.

A large, moderately stout snake attaining a maximum length of about 101 inches. The gray rat subspecies is slightly smaller than the black rat, attaining a maximum length of only about 84 inches. The ...

The White-tailed deer is the number one game animal hunted in Alabama. Approximately 180,000 deer hunters account for more than 4 million man-days of hunting activity annually and have a significant ...