Buckmasters News
2023 CRP signup open through April 7
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Private landowners can apply at their local USDA...
Deer, feral pig private land bait bill becomes law
Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned or leased lands if they have...
Alligator harvest permit application opens June 6
Beginning June 6, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will accept online applications for Alligator Harvest Permits. The permits allow for...
CWD sampling will increase after Panhandle road-killed deer found
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be increasing chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling surveillance efforts in southeast Alabama...
Registration opens June 5 for 2018 alligator hunts
Online registration for the 13th annual regulated alligator hunts opens June 5 at 8 a.m. Registration must be completed by 8 a.m. on July 11.
A total of 260...
Hunters take 144 alligators during 2018 seasons
Alabama hunters harvested 144 alligators during the 2018 seasons, with the heaviest weighing in at 700 pounds. A total of 260 tags were issued in the four...
Feb. 4 is special youth, veteran, military waterfowl hunting day
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division) has designated February 4, 2023, as the second of the 2022-2023 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and...
CWD sampling continues as archery deer season opens
The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is encouraging hunters to utilize the self-service Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling stations located...
CWD sampling will increase after Panhandle road-killed deer found
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be increasing chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling surveillance efforts in southeast Alabama...
Alligator hunt registration opens June 2
Online registration for Alabama’s regulated alligator hunts opens June 2 at 8 a.m., and must be completed by 8 a.m. July 8.
A total of 260 Alligator...