August 2015 Outdoor Alabama Newsletter

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Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

August 2015 Outdoor Alabama Newsletter

Oak Mountain Archery Park Opens August 4

Alabama’s eleventh community archery park will hold its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, at Oak Mountain State Park. The Oak Mountain State Park Community Archery Park is located within the park on Findley Drive near The Oaks golf course. The public and media are invited to attend the grand opening ceremony.

Hunting and Fishing License Renewal

Alabama hunting and fishing licenses expire each year on August 31. Hunters and anglers can purchase their 2015-16 recreational licenses beginning at 12 a.m. on Monday, August 24. This service is offered to hunters who wish to prepare for the fall hunting seasons, which start as early as September 1. To purchase your license, c lick here.

Alligator Preference Points Explained

Despite the best efforts of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and its Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) to explain the changes for the selection process for the 2015 alligator season, a bit of confusion remains. That is why a weighted preference-points system was instituted this year.

Wildlife Action Plan Available for Review

The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) announces the final draft of the 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan is available for public review and comment. By Congressional State Wildlife Grant requirements, this comprehensive document must be revised every 10 years.

New Advisory Board Members Appointed

Patrick V. Cagle of Montgomery, Gary Wolfe of Fairhope and Ben C. Stimpson, Jr. of Mobile are new appointees to the Conservation Advisory Board by Gov. Robert Bentley, who also reappointed three current board members to new terms: Grady Hartzog, T.J. Bunn, and Joseph Dobbs, Jr. Dr. Warren Strickland of Huntsville was appointed chairman.

2016 Photo Contest Now Open

Outdoor Alabama magazine is now accepting entries for its 2016 photography contest. Entries are being accepted through Oct. 31, 2015. New this year is an online upload. Just click here to begin the entry process. See last year's winning photos

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