Events

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

Claiborne Public Boat Ramp Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for February 28

On Friday, February 28, 2025, state and local representatives will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate renovations to the Claiborne Public Boat Ramp located approximately 14 miles west of Monroeville in south Alabama. The event will take place at 2 p.m. The media and public are invited to attend.

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Public Meeting for West End Beach Renourishment Project on Dauphin Island

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) invite the public to a joint informational meeting on the proposed West End Beach Renourishment Project on Dauphin Island, Alabama. This beach renourishment project is proposed by the Town of Dauphin Island in accordance with the provisions of Act No.

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.

Conservation Advisory Board Meets in Montgomery March 8

The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) will hold its first scheduled meeting of 2025 on Saturday, March 8. The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the Gordon Persons Building, 50 N. Ripley St., in Montgomery, Alabama.

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.

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.

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.