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Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced last week that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved more than $130 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects. “The Trump Administration continues to take significant conservation actions benefiting all Americans, particularly hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts,” Bernhardt said. “It has never been more important than … Continued

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminded citizens that registration for Alabama’s first sandhill crane hunting season in more than 100 years will open on Sept. 4 and will run until Sept. 25, 2019. The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) will conduct a computer-controlled random draw of only 400 sandhill … Continued

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur was awarded $5.443 million as part of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Fiscal Year 2018 construction projects operating plan. “Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge plays a key role in helping to protect, manage, and restore lands and waters throughout North Alabama,” … Continued

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted for a bill to create a lifetime state duck hunting stamp. The state already sells lifetime hunting licenses, but Senate Bill 9 will allow hunters to buy a lifetime stamp for ducks. The hunter will still have to buy the annual federal stamps. Senate Bill nine was sponsored … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to the Chinese Zodiac this is the Year of the Dragon, but according to new population estimates by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) this has really been the year of the duck.  Ducks and waterfowl numbers are up significantly. The USFWS released a written statement to … Continued