MONTGOMERY, Ala. (March 20, 2026) – When the first thunderous gobble echoes through the hardwood bottoms and longleaf pines, hunters across the state know exactly what it means — spring turkey season has arrived in Alabama’s legendary Black Belt.
The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, 2026, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St. in M…
PELHAM, Ala. (March 3, 2026) – The outdoors is calling — and Alabama’s next generation of explorers is invited to answer.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation honoring the Annual Doe Rodeo in Braggs, said an announcement by the nonprofit Cornwallis 1828 on Monday.Â
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 19, 2026) – Bubba Williams and his 6-year-old son, Cason, frequently make the trip from Bay Minette to Alabama’s famed Black Belt in pursuit of deer season memories.
The 2026 Wild Hog Roundup is set for Feb. 20 and 21, bringing hunters from across the region together for a weekend competition that doubles as a fundraiser for two local causes: Black Belt Animal Rescue and Wilcox Academy.Â
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The American Forest Foundation has announced that its Fields & Forests afforestation project has planted its millionth tree.Â
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Jan. 31, 2026) – Seven outstanding contributors were honored Saturday as winners of the 10th annual Eagle Awards during a ceremony at Lake Guntersville State Park.
The city of Demopolis will be the host of the Alabama Wildlife Federation's (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.Â
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Jan. 2, 2026) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) continues to accept entries for the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest.
The year 2025 will be remembered as a transformative period for Alabama’s outdoor landscape. Together with our partners, we worked tirelessly to elevate our state’s trails to world-class status. We’ve crisscrossed the state promoting trails from the coast to the Tennessee state line.
Despite 10 straight days of rain, hunters and organizers pressed forward at the third annual Doe Rodeo in Lowndes County, determined to surpass last year’s milestone harvest and provide venison for families in need across Alabama’s Black Belt.Â
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Alabama Black Belt Adventures (ABBA) was featured in a recent publication by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).Â
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 19, 2025) – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park.
Alabama 4-H recently released its report detailing the activities of its youth members.Â
Alabama is blessed with an abundant white-tailed deer herd of more than a million animals, and hunters can share that blessing with people who need nutritious protein through the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program.
Organizers hope the upcoming Third Annual Cornwallis Doe Rodeo will harvest 200 does that will in turn feed more than 25,000 people. Â
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After several years away, Chris Lewis has returned to Sweet Home Alabama to become the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Director, who will supervise the division’s 315 e…
The Alabama State Parks Division is hosting a food drive a various parks from Dec. 1 to Dec. 14.Â
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premiere deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to showcase your best buck again this year.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 12, 2025) – The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks.
State and local leaders gathered on Thursday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new event center at the Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area, marking a major milestone in Alabama’s investment in outdoor recreation and rural economic…
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The state Forever Wild Land Trust held a ribbon cutting for their new center at the former cattle ranch location in Perry County near Greensboro, Marion and Demopolis. Todd talk about going to the event in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
Under Alabama’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone Regulation (220-2-.167), all deer harvested in the High-Risk Zone and the Buffer Zone of the state’s CWD Management Zone (CMZ) must be submitted for CWD testing during specific wee…
The Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Selma Wild Game Cook-Off returned with gusto on Thursday, Oct. 30, drawing about 1,000 attendees to its new home at the AWF Pavilion at the Selma Marina.The event, which had previously been held downtown, saw…
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