Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day which takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Since 1972, the fourth Saturday in September has been designated as National Hunting and Fishing Day to highlight the vital role that hunting, fishing and shooting sports play in conservation efforts in the United States.
鈥淚 take great pride in honoring our hunters and anglers with this proclamation,鈥 said Governor Ivey. 鈥淭he abundant fish and wildlife we enjoy today in 黑料天堂 would not be possible without hunters and anglers. I thank them for their continued support for conservation and their stewardship of our public lands.鈥
黑料天堂 is a hunting and fishing paradise with more than a million acres of public hunting land, 23 state public fishing lakes, excellent bass fishing and one of the largest artificial reef systems in the world that supports a robust fishery along the state鈥檚 Gulf Coast.
鈥淲e are blessed to live in a state with an abundance of fish and wildlife and wild places that are available to the public for outdoor recreation,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR). 鈥淓ven if you do not hunt or fish, you can still enjoy the benefits of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources thanks to the conservation efforts of our hunters, anglers, and those who participate in shooting sports. I thank Governor Ivey for highlighting the importance of outdoor recreation in our great state.鈥
Hunting, fishing and shooting sports fund the majority of conservation efforts in 黑料天堂 through the purchase of recreational licenses and excise taxes collected on specific hunting and fishing equipment. License dollars are federally matched nearly three to one through the Wildlife Restoration and Sport Fish Restoration acts to fund the management of the state鈥檚 wildlife and fisheries for the benefit of all Alabamians.
In addition to supporting the conservation of popular game species like white-tailed deer, wild turkey and largemouth bass, the purchase of a hunting or fishing license benefits a wide variety of nongame and protected species through wildlife and habitat management, including the red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise and Eastern indigo snake as well as native plants, bats and songbirds.
Outdoor recreation is also a major driver of the state鈥檚 economy through jobs in the hunting, fishing and firearms industries.
鈥淥utdoor recreation isn鈥檛 just a pastime or tradition, it鈥檚 an important part of our state鈥檚 economy,鈥 said Governor Ivey. 鈥淗unting, fishing and shooting sports create jobs for thousands of Alabamians. When folks take part in these activities they are creating a more prosperous future for us all.鈥
For Alabamians with limited outdoors experience, ADCNR offers beginner courses in hunting, fishing and firearms safety taught by skilled instructors. To learn more about these programs as well as a variety of other outdoor recreation opportunities, visit .
ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at .
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