Alabama News Network has been following the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer for years. It has still not been discovered in Alabama, but for the first time, CWD has been found in deer within 25 miles of the Alabama state line. Wildlife officials in Mississippi say two hunter-harvested white-tailed bucks in northeast Mississippi have what’s being called “suspect…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The only season that truly rivals football season in Alabama is hunting season. There’s an effort underway to make it even better in Black Belt counties than it already is. The Perry County Natural Resource Council held a workshop on Deer Management for area landowners Friday. Topics at the workshop included — Understanding the Relationship…
Alabama’s deer hunting season has opened, but make sure you are paying attention to the new rules this season. This year many hunters got their license online. Game wardens say that is fine but make sure you have a way to prove that you have your license. You could either have a paper copy or keep an accessible one on…
Let the quest for alligator hunting begin in Alabama. Registration for the state’s 11th regulated alligator hunting began Friday. Residents interested in hunting in any of the state’s four hunting zones should complete the registration by 8 a.m. on July 12. Hunting season begins Aug. 11 and 260 tags are up for grabs. The administrative fee to apply for an…
