Press Release

Outdoor Alabama TV Show Now Airing on WSFA

February 16, 2005

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces that the Outdoor Alabama television show is now airing in syndication on WSFA Channel 12. The show airs at 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Outdoor Alabama is a 30-minute show that features Alabama’s abundance of natural resources and recreational opportunities. Each show features exciting hunting and fishing experiences in Alabama and also highlights the Department of Conservation’s programs, facilities and activities. The “Did You Know?” segment presents interesting facts and figures about the state’s natural resources. The “Destination Showcase” profiles Alabama State Parks and other sites that can be enjoyed by residents and tourists. The “Conservation Triumph” segment documents the many conservation success stories like the return of the Eastern bluebird, the nesting success of bald eagles and the growing populations of deer and turkey under the expert management of wildlife biologists.

Outdoor Alabama is hosted by an ADCNR employee, Conservation Enforcement Officer Kevin Dodd. The show is sponsored by the Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation, ALFA Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Power, the Alabama Forests Forever Foundation, and the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel.

Outdoor Alabama is also shown nationally on The Outdoor Channel Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.

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