Forever Wild Board Meeting in Fultondale

The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2025 on Thursday, May 1, at the …

Indigo Snake and Wildlife Festival

The Indigo Snake and Wildlife Festival returns to the Conecuh National Forest Open Pond Day Use Area located on Tower Road in Andalusia, Alabama, on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.  

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.

Night Vision/Thermal Open Range Nights – Swan Creek WMA Range

About the Events:

Hosted by the Law Enforcement Section of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, this event is an opportunity to bring out your night vision/thermal sight-equipped firearms for a night of shooting.

Night Vision/Thermal Open Range Nights – Cahaba WMA Range

About the Events:

Hosted by the Law Enforcement Section of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, this event is an opportunity to bring out your night vision/thermal sight-equipped firearms for a night of shooting.

Free Fishing Day

Each year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a "Free Fishing Day" for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. This year's Free Fishing Day is June 7, 2025! 

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.

Annual National Shrimp Festival

For more than 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.

Date
October 9-12, 2025

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.