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Introduction

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Official seal of the Governor of Alabama, symbolizing the state’s leadership, history, and authority with a crest of historic flags flanked by bald eagles.

Office of the Governor

To assist all our outdoors enthusiasts, I’m pleased to join with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in presenting the new Alabama Hunting & Fishing Digest.

As a daughter of Alabama’s Blackbelt region — a sportsman’s mecca of the most popular hunting and fishing grounds in the southeast — I was introduced early to the Yellowhammer State’s abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting and fishing. Like other Alabamians, I count myself fortunate to share our pristine natural environment with such a rich diversity of wildlife. Alabama truly has it all!

For newcomers awaiting the many adventures in our great outdoors, you are in good company. Each year, Alabama’s outdoors generates a whopping $15 billion for our economy, supporting 135,000 outdoor industry jobs. In particular, hunters and anglers are vital economic resources as the money you spend on your Alabama adventures helps fund the majority of Alabama conservation efforts.

The ADCNR is tasked with promoting, enhancing and protecting our natural resources, including wildlife and fisheries. Much of its funding comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. With the recent consumer shift away from traditional hunting and fishing in favor of shooting sports, revenue has declined. Federal excise taxes on some hunting, fishing and shooting equipment, which are shared with states, helps partially offset the loss. To meet this new demand for shooting sports access, in Alabama we are expanding recreational shooting opportunities, including a planned renovation of the Etowah Public Shooting Range in Gadsden, and the development of a new public shooting range in Shelby County near Birmingham.

To get the most from your Alabama hunting and fishing adventure, I encourage you to become familiar with this guide. Within these pages, you will find a wealth of information profiling Alabama’s extensive variety of game and fish, the best spots to find them, hunting seasons and up-to-date hunting and fishing regulations designed to protect and sustain our natural resources for generations to come.

Thank you for your support of our state’s conservation efforts, and I hope you have a safe and successful outdoor season in Alabama.

Kay Ivey, Governor

Official portrait of Alabama Governor standing in front of the U.S. and Alabama state flags, wearing a red blazer and smiling.
Official portrait of the Governor of Alabama, representing state leadership and public service with the U.S. and Alabama flags in the background.
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