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No New Posts   Bankhead Closure as of 4/26/17

April 26, 2017

Just a heads up if you use the Bankhead Tunnel on Saturday mornings. 

 

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the Bankhead Tunnel in downtown Mobile will be closed Saturday morning.

The closure to car traffic will open up the tunnel to pedestrians and bicycles. The closure begins Saturday, April 29, at 6 a.m. and will remain closed until 8 a.m.

ALDOT says they plan to close the tunnel on Saturday morning for the next several weeks. A similar closure was done in 2016 and received positive feedback from citizens.

For drivers in the area Saturday morning, alternative routes include I-10/Wallace Tunnel or Alternative Highway 90 and the Cochran-Africatown Bridge.

ALDOT is warned all pedestrians and cyclists that travel the tunnel to use safe speeds and extra caution.



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No New Posts   Paddle Smart Identification Sticker

April 26, 2017

I recently saw a new report about these stickers. They are meant to be able to return lost paddle boats that may have gone adrift. By putting your information on the sticker, hopefully your boat will be returned. It also prevents the Coast Guard from looking for a person(s) if only the boat went adrift. They can immediately call the number on the sticker to see if someone is or is not missing. 

You can pick one up at the Dauphin Island Coast Guard Station from the watch standers between 0800-1600 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). I would imagine that the one in Gulf Shores also has them. 

 http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/sticker-program-for-kayaks-paddleboards-designed-for-safety/article_8e69c827-b2b4-5ada-93d8-b5754c1ab923.html

 



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No New Posts   Mon Louis Island Restoration Update

April 25, 2017

From Mobile Bay National Estuary Program FB page.

Restoration of the northern tip of Mon Louis Island draws near with final grading and excavation of the tidal creek. The project includes shoreline stabilization with a continuous rock breakwater positioned roughly along the 1995 footprint, creation of approximately 4 acres of marsh, and dredging of the Fowl River navigational channel. The Alabama Conservation Corps will be on hand Friday morning to plant marshland vegetation. This project was designed by Thompson Engineering, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and managed by the Mobile Bay NEP.

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Last Post: Apr 25, 2017 by CarlF

 

No New Posts   It's that time of the year again....

April 20, 2017

It's that time of the year again when we have new boaters on the water that may not be aware of some basic boating rules and regulations. Maybe some seasoned boaters that may have forgotten some. Please take a moment to look over these boating guides. Some of the information may save your life, someone else's or at least a ticket from the Coast Guard or Marine Patrol. 

I recently saw a youtube video of a family taking an outing on their boat. The infant child onboard was strapped in a car seat with no pfd on. They are called accidents because they are not planned. Just image something happen and that child went overboard still strapped in the car seat. The infant is unable to manipulate the strap locking device to get out. The seat is not a flotation device and no guarantee it will float up right to keep the head out of the water. Under Alabama Boating Regulations a child under the age of 8 must wear a pfd at all times on any vessel except when in an enclosed cabin.

https://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF

http://www.outdooralabama.com/boating-rules-and-regulations

No New Posts   Mobile Boat Show 2017

February 3, 2017

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No New Posts   OB Seawall Project Underway

March 16, 2017

http://wkrg.com/2017/03/15/orange-beach-seawall-project-underway/

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No New Posts   New Hall's Mill Creek Signage

February 28, 2017

Came across this on FB. Looks like the kayak launch on Riviere Du Chein Rd got a new sign. No more private property sign. kayak launch.jpg

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No New Posts   Derelict Crab Trap Cleanup

February 27, 2017

Some Areas Closed to Crabbing March 24-25 for Derelict Trap Cleanup Conservation

Commissioner N. Gunter Guy, Jr. announces a two-day closed season for the taking of crabs by the use of commercial or recreational crab traps on March 24-25, 2017, in the area of Mobile Bay north of a line which extends from the southwestern tip of Little Sand Island to Mayday Pier. The closure is pursuant to Section 9-2-7, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.52

http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/2-27-17-Derelict%20Crab%20Trap%20Cleanup.pdf

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No New Posts   2017 Hunter Education Classes Schedule

February 22, 2017

http://www.outdooralabama.com/hunter-education-alabama

https://huntered.dcnr.alabama.gov/Public/

 

Locally in Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 3/6/17 5 Rivers in Spanish Fort, 3/10/17 Citronelle United Methodist Church and 4/1/17 at Bass Pro Shops in Spanish Fort

 

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No New Posts   Kayak Display

February 11, 2017

Local Business -  Yellowhammer Fishing posted this on FB yesterday 2/10/17. This is for today 2/11/17. Yellowhammer sells Vibe & Feel Free kayaks, accessories and yak trailers.

https://www.facebook.com/yellowhammerfishing/

Going to have a couple of our new kayaks on display tomorrow at the license commissioner's office (next to Hardees) on Highway 90 in Theodore tomorrow from around 10 a.m. until around 4 if you want to stop by and take a look.

 



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No New Posts   FYI - JOINT PUBLIC NOTICE - Maintenance Dredging

January 10, 2017

Joint public notice on Maintenance Dredging and Placement Activities Mobile Harbor Project.

 

http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Portals/46/docs/planning_environmental/docs/PN/Final%20Public%20Notice%201-4-2017.pdf?ver=2017-01-03-155253-307

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2017 by CarlF

 

No New Posts   Apalachee Waterfowl Refuge Signs

December 5, 2016

New signs are going up in the Apalachee Waterfowl Refuge. 

 

http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/BigBateau-ApalacheeWaterfowlBoatRampSign_0.pdf

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No New Posts   Alabama Regulations 2016-2017

December 2, 2016

http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/2016-2017%20REG%20BOOK%20FINAL%20COPY.pdf

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Last Post: Dec 2, 2016 by Tracy280

 

No New Posts   Summit Tree Stand Recall

December 1, 2016

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/summit-recalls-climbing-treestands-due-to-fall-hazard-300370748.html

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No New Posts   2017 Biloxi Boat Show

November 30, 2016

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No New Posts   Mobile County 'Guns Down, Reels Up' initiative

November 23, 2016

http://local15tv.com/news/fighting-back/fighting-back-guns-down-reels-up-initiative

 

What does fishing and gun violence have in common? Absolutely nothing! But there is a group in Mobile County using fishing as a way to get kids and teens off the streets. They call it the 'Guns Down, Reels Up' initiative, and it's their way of fighting back.

Nine-year-old Tim hale is learning how to fish. But it's not just about the catch, he's also learning life lessons on how to use a sport like fishing to help make right choices and stay off the streets and out of trouble. It's something his father and fellow fishermen are using to reach other teens in the area.

 
 

"Oftentimes we talk about them saying all they want to do is hang on the corner but if we just show them how to fish show them why we like fishing, one day they'll come fishing instead of hanging out and not get killed or murdered," said Tim Hale Jr.

The long term goal of 'Guns Down, Reels Up' is to use fishing to as a way to get kids to turn to something more claiming instead of violent.

"We can pull three or four kids off the street that would be something. But why pull three or four when we can pull 300 or 400!" said fishermen Kenneth Chatman.

Chatman said fishing has always kept him grounded.

"Get out on the water, meditate, think about my future," he said. "It's my comfort zone."

Organizers are planning on holding a big fishing tournament and the spring for teens. Bop's Kitchen has even volunteered to fry all the fish the kids catch.

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No New Posts   REMINDER: STATE BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT

November 17, 2016

Due to severe drought conditions across much of the state, an increased risk of wildfire exists when hunters return to the woods for the opening of gun deer season on November 19. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) reminds hunters that a statewide no burn order is in effect. The burn ban affects all outdoor burning including campfires on private lands, all Wildlife Management Areas and in Alabamas National Forests.
 
Until we get sufficient precipitation, the woodlands of Alabama are very prone to wildfires, said Keith Gauldin, ADCNRs Wildlife Section Chief.  We encourage hunters to remain cautious and avoid building any campfires during this period until we get some much-needed rain.
 
According to the Alabama Forestry Commission, there have been 1,749 wildfires in the state since October 1, 2016, burning more than 21,000 acres. Currently, all 67 Alabama counties are included in the no burn order, which will be in effect until further notice. Penalties for violating the burn ban include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
 
To lower the risk of accidentally starting a wildfire this hunting season, please practice these fire prevention tips.
  • Avoid parking in tall dry grass. Vehicle exhaust pipes can potentially ignite the grass.
  • Be mindful of any sparks generated by discharging a firearm. 
  • Do not discard cigarette butts from a vehicle window or near any potential fire source. 
  • When hauling a trailer avoid dragging chains. Sparks generated against the pavement can ignite grass along the roadway.
  • If possible, carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle.
The most successful hunting trip is a safe one, Gauldin said. With this years prolonged drought, that includes practicing wildfire prevention.
 
For more information about current drought conditions and the states no burn order, visit www.forestry.alabama.gov.
 
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabamas natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.  To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.

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No New Posts   State Parks to Offer Free Admission to Veterans on November 11-13

November 10, 2016

http://www.outdooralabama.com/state-parks-offer-free-admission-veterans-november-11-13

 

Veterans Sponsorship Program to Expand in 2017
 
In honor of Veterans Day, Alabama State Parks will waive the entrance fee for veterans at all state parks on November 11-13, 2016. Anyone who indicates they are a veteran will be admitted into the park day-use areas without charge. No identification will be required. 
 
Veterans have been leaders in the development of state parks and other public lands across the country. Several of Alabamas state parks were developed with help from the Civilian Conservation Corps, which employed numerous veterans. 
 
Our parks and public lands are places for reflection and serenity, and they stand as a tribute to those who have served our great nation, said Greg Lein, State Parks Director. It is important for us all to honor our veterans and other partners who make our parks system possible.
 
Next year, Alabama State Parks plans to expand its Veterans Sponsorship Program. The program allows park patrons to sponsor free access for veterans to park sites that have an entrance fee. Currently, the program offers veterans free sightseeing, discounted fishing permits ($6 for veterans, normally $9) and other specials at the Gulf State Park Pier. In 2017, the parks system will begin offering veteran sponsorship opportunities at other state parks throughout Alabama.
 
Parks has run this as a pilot program at Gulf in recent years, said Rob Grant, State Parks Assistant Director. The test demonstrates that, within a user pay system, park visitors are willing to support a discount for certain other visitors all through a voluntary program.
 
The Veterans Sponsorship Program began on Memorial Day 2014. Since then, 8,922 daily pier fishing discounts and 11,007 daily pier sightseeing passes have been issued to veterans at the Gulf State Park Pier. To date, more than 3,000 donations totaling almost $11,000 have been made to the program. 
 
Those interested in making a donation can do so in person at the pier. For more information call 251-948-7275 extension 2105, email gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov, or visit www.alapark.com/sponsor-veteran. 
 
Alabamas state parks are conveniently located throughout the state. From the mountain ranges of the north, to the beaches of Gulf State Park, recreational options abound including lodges, camping, golfing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, swimming and much more. For more information about Alabama State Parks, visit www.alapark.com.
 
The Alabama State Parks Division relies on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations.  To learn more about Alabama State Parks, visit www.alapark.com.

No New Posts   AMRD Bust

November 9, 2016

From AMRD FB page.

 

AMRD officers conducted an undercover operation regarding the illegal sale of red drum, spotted seatrout and other saltwater fish. An individual was issued citations for the following:
-Sell saltwater gamefish- Class B misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $1000.00 
-Sell seafood without a license- Class A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $1000.00

Anglers are reminded that the sale of red drum, spotted seatrout, striped bass (caught in the saltwater jurisdiction) and tarpon is prohibited in Alabama. Additionally, the sale of any seafood requires the fish be harvested by a licensed commercial fisherman and be sold through a licensed Alabama Seafood Dealer.
Report violations 24 hrs to 251-476-1256

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No New Posts   Gray Trigger remains closed

November 9, 2016

From AMRD FB page. 

NOAA Fisheries Announces the Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish

Recreational Season will Remain Closed Through the End of 2017

NOAA Fisheries announces that gray triggerfish recreational harvest will remain closed in the Gulf of Mexico for 2017, or until further notice. NOAA Fisheries has published a temporary rule modifying the gray triggerfish recreational annual catch target to zero pounds, and the annual catch limit to 19,987 pounds whole weight for 2017, due to an estimated 221,213-pound harvest overage during the 2016 recreational fishing season.
Gray triggerfish have an accountability measure associated with its harvest that requires the sector to payback any harvest overage during the next fishing season. In 2016, the Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish recreational landings are estimated to be 422,436 pounds. The 2017 annual catch limit and annual catch target were scheduled to be 241,200 pounds and 217,100 pounds, respectively. The harvest overage will reduce the annual catch target to zero pounds, and the annual catch limit to 19,987 pounds. NOAA Fisheries is required to close the recreational sector when landings reach or are projected to reach the ACT. Therefore, recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will be closed for 2017, or until further notice. 
Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish are currently overfished (population is to low), and under a rebuilding plan which expires at the end of 2017. The Gulf of Mexico of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently working on Amendment 46 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan to establish a new gray triggerfish rebuilding plan, and modify management measures. A copy of Draft Amendment 46 can be found at http://gulfcouncil.org//B%20-%209(a)%20Amend%2046_Gray%20T

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No New Posts   Taking Back Our Public Launches

November 5, 2016

Online petition to Representative Bradley Byrne

http://wkrg.com/2016/11/04/man-creates-petition-for-cameras-on-the-causeway/

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No New Posts   14 Pound Spiny Lobster

October 21, 2016

http://www.fieldandstream.com/fisherman-catches-14-pound-lobster-after-hurricane-nicole?src=SOC&dom=fb

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No New Posts   CAUTION!!!!

September 13, 2016

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No New Posts   Baby Fish ID Test

September 13, 2016

Came across this, thought it was fun. 

 

http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/baby-fish-quiz/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Baby%20fish%20quiz

 

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No New Posts   (Next) Best Paddling Towns: Mobile, Alabama

September 12, 2016

Where there is water to canoe and kayak, there is water to be fished. 

http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/next-best-paddling-towns-mobile-ala/#CPr3iLakkDVuZi8g.97

 

 

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No New Posts   Mississippi Boat Ramps & Bait Shops (Website)

September 9, 2016

What can you say, some states are better at listing these than others. 

 

https://arcgis.mdwfp.com/GIS/Flex/index.html?config=boatramps.xml

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No New Posts   Florida Boat Launches (Google Earth)

September 9, 2016

Some are public, some private (pay), some limited parking, some hand launch only, some not so easy access, some are not so great ramps, some military ID or base pass and permit required. Escambia and Santa Rosa County only. 

Canoe/Kayak Trails: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/paddle.htm

 

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No New Posts   Free Navigational Rules Study Guide

September 8, 2016

These are short but informative boating videos. Click the green "Get Started" button, watch the video then click the green "Next" button at the bottom of each video. You can click on the "Course Outline" to skip the the video of your choice. 

 

http://www.boaterexam.com/navigationrules/

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No New Posts   29th Annual Coastal Clean Up

September 7, 2016

Show your support and concern for Alabama's waterways by participating in the 29th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. You or your organization can make a difference by volunteering to clean up our cherished coastal area.

In its twenty-eight year effort to clean up the coast, over 83,000 volunteers have removed more than 750 tons of trash from Alabama's valued coastline and waterways. Join us this year as we continue to make Alabama the Beautiful!

For more information, go to www.AlabamaCoastalCleanup.com

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Last Post: Sep 7, 2016 by CarlF

 
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