Events

Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park

Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2025. The events will feature live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers, and guided field trips to look for eagles in their natural habitat.

This year, two Eagle Awareness Weekends will be available: Jan. 24-26 and Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park

Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2025. The events will feature live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers, and guided field trips to look for eagles in their natural habitat.

This year, two Eagle Awareness Weekends will be available: Jan. 24-26 and Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

State Public Fishing Lakes Return To Regular Hours

Most of ADCNR's 23 Public Fishing Lakes return to regular hours on February 1.

Located throughout the state, each lake is managed to provide quality fishing on a sustained basis.

Trapping Education Workshop in Hollywood

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Hollywood, Alabama, on February 1-2. The workshop provides instruction on the historical aspects of trapping, the biology of furbearers, and how to use trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. 

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Special Waterfowl Hunting Day for Youth, Veterans and Active Military

The second of two Special Waterfowl Hunting Days for youth, veterans and active military personnel for the 2024-2025 season is Saturday, February 8. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, and legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. 

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, February 8, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Trapping Education Workshop in Spanish Fort

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Spanish Fort, Alabama, on February 15-16. The workshop provides instruction on the historical aspects of trapping, the biology of furbearers, and how to use trapping as a sound wildlife management tool.

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Trapping Education Workshop in Troy

ADCNR is holding a Trapping Education Workshop in Troy, Alabama, on February 22-23. The workshop provides instruction on the historical aspects of trapping, the biology of furbearers, and how to use trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. 

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Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, February 22, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cahaba Wildlife Management Area

Address: 3956 Coalmont Road Helena, AL 35080

Workshop Fee of $20

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

March 7-9

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

March 21-23

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Fins, Feathers and Flowers at Lakepoint State

The 2025 Fins, Feathers and Flowers event at Lakepoint Resort State Park is scheduled for March 28-30. Like the Eagle Awareness weekends held at Lake Guntersville State Park, this event offers a variety of conservation-themed activities for all ages. The park is located at 104 Lakepoint Dr., in Eufaula, Alabama. 

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

April 4-6

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

April 18-20

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

May 2-4

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

May 16-18

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, June 7, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, June 21, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, July 19, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, August 2, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, August 16, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 5-7

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 19-21

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 3-5

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 17-19

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 7-9

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 21-23

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.