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Gettin' Outdoors Annual New Years Day (2023) Juggin' Trip On Lake Millers Ferry
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Todd Morris and Joe Allen have started a new series of camp cooking videos that we will call for right now "The Camp Chefs". Both are very experienced Hunt/Fish camp cooks and enjoy sharing their recipes and tips with you. BDL
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Three generations of gator hunter took the biggest gator of the season in the West Central Zone. Scott, Austin and Owen Rouse along with Scott Edwards brought this 22' 6", 388 lb. Cahaba River gator to the scales on the fourth night of the 2022 season.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS West Central Alabama River Zone Alligator Hunt 2022 Week One
Night 1 - 08/11/12/2022
01 – Brandon Ericson (New Market) Ellis Landing, 6’ 6.5”, 55 lbs., F
02 – Gregory Holifield (Marion) Chilatchee, 10’ 1”, 292 lbs., M
03 – Timothy King (Helena) Liddell Slough, 10’ 1”, 277 lbs., M
04 – David Larimer, Foster Creek, 8’ 6.5”, 167 lbs., M
05 – Billy Gulledge (Oneona) Big Swamp, 8’, 119 lbs., M
06 – Michael Fennel (Alex City) Al. River, 8’ 7”, 163 lbs., M
07 – Joshua Dean, Al. River, 7’ 3.5”, 80 lbs., M
Night 2 – 08/12/13/2022
08 – Doug Kimberly, Chilatchee Creek, 7’ 6”, 103 lbs., F
09 – Austin Green, Bogue Chitto Creek, 7’ 5”, 103 lbs., M
10 – Cory Fillingim (Spanish Fort) 5’ 9”, 35 lbs., M
11 – Clay Wallace (Helena) 6’ 6”, 63 lbs., M
12 – Justin Bond (Montgomery) 7’ 1”, 72 lbs., M
13 – Stanley Weaver (Hartselle) 6’ 11”, 73lbs., M
Night 3 – 08/13/14/2022
14 – William Howell (Huntsville) (Millers Ferry) 7’ 1”, 77 lbs., M
15 – Chris Lynder (Southside) Portland, 6’ 9”, 66 lbs., M
16 – Eric Machow (Vinemont) PBC, 9’ 6.5”, 201 lbs., M
17 – William Lott (Wetumpka) Chilatchee Creek, 9’, 207 lbs., M
18 – Charles Hopper (Hoover) Chilatchee Creek, 7’ 10”, 129 lbs., M
19 – Will Holt (Notasulga) 7’ 9”, 108 lbs., M
20 – Arian Johnson (Hope Hull) Chilatchee Creek, 7’, 61 lbs., M
21 – CJ Knight (Sylacauga) Gees Bend, 11’ 2”, 363 lbs., M
22 – Russell Herring (Opelika) Millers Ferry, 7’ 1”, 85 lbs., F
23 – Richard Wood II (Opelika) Millers Ferry, 7’ 11”, 100 lbs., F
24 – Keith Oakley (Montgomery) Isaac Creek, 7’, 79 lbs., F
32 of the 50 West Central Zone tags were filled in the 2022 season.
The biggest gator of the season came out of the Cahaba River by tag holder Austin Rouse (Selma) with a 11' 6", 388 pounder.
Night 1 - 08/11/12/2022
01 – Brandon Ericson (New Market) Ellis Landing, 6’ 6.5”, 55 lbs., F
02 – Gregory Holifield (Marion) Chilatchee, 10’ 1”, 292 lbs., M
03 – Timothy King (Helena) Liddell Slough, 10’ 1”, 277 lbs., M
04 – David Larimer, Foster Creek, 8’ 6.5”, 167 lbs., M
05 – Billy Gulledge (Oneona) Big Swamp, 8’, 119 lbs., M
06 – Michael Fennel (Alex City) Al. River, 8’ 7”, 163 lbs., M
07 – Joshua Dean, Al. River, 7’ 3.5”, 80 lbs., M
Night 2 – 08/12/13/2022
08 – Doug Kimberly, Chilatchee Creek, 7’ 6”, 103 lbs., F
09 – Austin Green, Bogue Chitto Creek, 7’ 5”, 103 lbs., M
10 – Cory Fillingim (Spanish Fort) 5’ 9”, 35 lbs., M
11 – Clay Wallace (Helena) 6’ 6”, 63 lbs., M
12 – Justin Bond (Montgomery) 7’ 1”, 72 lbs., M
13 – Stanley Weaver (Hartselle) 6’ 11”, 73lbs., M
Night 3 – 08/13/14/2022
14 – William Howell (Huntsville) (Millers Ferry) 7’ 1”, 77 lbs., M
15 – Chris Lynder (Southside) Portland, 6’ 9”, 66 lbs., M
16 – Eric Machow (Vinemont) PBC, 9’ 6.5”, 201 lbs., M
17 – William Lott (Wetumpka) Chilatchee Creek, 9’, 207 lbs., M
18 – Charles Hopper (Hoover) Chilatchee Creek, 7’ 10”, 129 lbs., M
19 – Will Holt (Notasulga) 7’ 9”, 108 lbs., M
20 – Arian Johnson (Hope Hull) Chilatchee Creek, 7’, 61 lbs., M
21 – CJ Knight (Sylacauga) Gees Bend, 11’ 2”, 363 lbs., M
22 – Russell Herring (Opelika) Millers Ferry, 7’ 1”, 85 lbs., F
23 – Richard Wood II (Opelika) Millers Ferry, 7’ 11”, 100 lbs., F
24 – Keith Oakley (Montgomery) Isaac Creek, 7’, 79 lbs., F
32 of the 50 West Central Zone tags were filled in the 2022 season.
The biggest gator of the season came out of the Cahaba River by tag holder Austin Rouse (Selma) with a 11' 6", 388 pounder.
On The Lake With BDL
Alabama Bass Nation High School Tiger Division
Lake Millers Ferry Bridgeport Landing 11/13/2021
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Check out my new YouTube Channel "Grampian Hills Wildlife"!!
I have had so much feed back from my Log Cam post that I have started a new YouTube Chanel "Grampian Hills Wildlife" Please go to it and subscribe. I will be putting new and archived log cam, trail cam and content form Tommy's little Canon sx740 camera. BDL
Grampian Hills Wildlife - YouTube
Grampian Hills Wildlife - YouTube
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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS West Central Alabama River Zone Alligator Hunt 2021 Week One
Night 1 - 08/12/13/2021
01 – Bernie Whatley (Thorsby) Bogue Chitto, 9’ 10”, 446 lbs. M
02 – Thomas Phillips (Grove Hill) Mill Creek, 9’, 146 lbs. F
03 – Casey Nowell, Main River, 8’ 3”, 139 lbs. M
04 – John Goolsby (Wetumpka) Kings Landing, 10’ 8.5”, 334 lbs. M
Night 2 – 08/13/14/2021
05 – Michael Holley (Southside) Main River, 7’ 2”, 88 lbs. M
06 – James Kenney, Ellis Slough, 7’ 2.5”, 77 lbs. M
07 – Rick Norton (Deatsville) 8’ 7”, 161 lbs. M
08 – Michael Mixon (Alex City) Main River, 8’ 6”, 181 lbs. F
09 – George Holmes (Fayetteville) 9’ 8”, 265 lbs. M
10 – Kaylan Cole (Selma) Hwy. 80 Bridge, 8’ 3.5”, 147 lbs. M
11 – Robert Bailey, Rum Creek, 7’ 8”, 97 lbs. F
12 – Kristi Reach (Clanton) RCSP Slough, 9’ 3”, 221 lbs. M
13 – William Martin (Andalusia) Main River, 8’ 7”, 172 lbs. F
14 – Gage King (Selma) Cahaba River, 9’ 5”, 240 lbs. M
15 – Michael Davis (Oneota) RCSP Slough, 8’, 121 lbs. M
Night 3 - 08/14/15/2021
16 – Henry Shields (Mobile) Claiborne Dam, 8’ 8.4”, 158 lbs. M
17 – James Akins (Ft. Payne) Bogue Chitto, 12’ 11”, 552 lbs. M
18 – Andy Luther (Trinity) Bogue Chitto, 6’ 10.2”, 61 lbs. F
19 – Johnathan Carter (Hoover) Chilatchee, 5’ 9”, 30 lbs. M
20 – Garrett Martin (Alabaster) Mouth of Cahaba, 7’ 3”, 87 lbs. M
21 – Jonathan Hogan (Mulga) Chilatchee, 11’ 2.4”, 363 lbs. M
22 – William Dailey (Prattville) Main River North Pine Barren, 6’ 7.2”, 63 lbs. M
UNOFFCIAL RESULTS West Central Alabama River Zone Alligator Hunt 2021 Week Two
Night 4 – 08/19/20/2021
23 – Ryan Vick (Camden) Cobbs Landing, 10’ 5”, 350 lbs. M
Night 5 – 08/20/21/2021
24 – Heath Ashe (Gardendale) Elms Bluff, 10’ 2”, 260 lbs. M
25 – Robert Perdue – Whites Bluff, 11’ 1”, 386 lbs. M
26 – William Monk (Marion Junction) Old Cahaba, 7’ 1”,74 lbs. M
27 – Mandy Stokes (Thomaston) Marina Slough, 11’ 5”, 357 lbs. M
Night 6 – 08/21/22/2021
28 – Keith McKenzie (Semmes) McCall Lake, 10’ 11”, 384 lbs. M
29 – Ronald Tillery (Jemison) Gees Bend, 9’ 11”, 255 lbs. M
30 – Jarrod Pettie – RCSP, 7’ 3”, 81 lbs. M
31 – Stephanie Chambers (Titus) Elms Bluff, 7’ 3”, 80 lbs. M
32 – Angela Holifield (Marion) Silver Creek, 8’ 6”, 60 lbs. M
33 – Dan Bethers (Pelham) Bogue Chitto, 11’ 381 lbs. M
34 tags of the 50 were filled in 2020, 33 of the 50 in 2021. West Central Zone consist of public & private waters in Monroe (North of U.S. Highway 84), Wilcox and Dallas Counties. 50 tags were issued for this zone.
BDL/2021
552 pound WC Gator, 12’ 11”, Bogue Chitto Creek. James Atkins (Ft. Payne) tag holder.
Last gator of the West Central Zone 2021 Alligator Hunt!! Number 33, tag holder Dan Bethers (Pelham) Bogue Chitto Creek 11', 381 lbs. Male
Alabama Bass Trial, Millers Ferry, June 27th, 2021
Roland Cooper State Park T-Pier Ribbon Cutting 06/27/21
Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park T-Pier
Bridgeport City Landing and Beach
06/2021
06/2021
Joe Allen & Donna Dunn have been catching and recording some Millers Ferry action this summer!!
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My friends George & Pat Hawthorne invited travel writer/photographer Paul Whicheloe to share a visit to Camden with them while he was working in Baldwin County a few years ago. He was intrigued with the area and came back in October of 2020 and stayed a few weeks and capture the unique culture of the people and landscape of this amazing area. I had the pleasure of spending a few days with Paul and you can always tell the genuineness of a person by spending a few hour with them in a boat. We had a great trip and he even got the opportunity to eat his first crappie and yellow catfish after our trip at the river camp of Joe Allen Dunn. All of Paul's social media links or in the details of this video if you would like to see his awesome work!! BDL
This was from Steve Howard in Mobile Al. 09/27/20. Dusky Pygmy Rattler
Leucistic Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Millbrook Al. 09/25/2020
60’x60’ (140 ton) boat ramp pushed in 09/04/20 by R&R Contractors out of Monroeville. Phase II Bridgeport City Landing, Camden Alabama
2020 WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA RIVER ZONE ALLIGATOR HUNT UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Unofficial 2020 West Central Alabama River Zone Gator Hunt Results
Night 1 - 08/13/14/2020
01 – Jamie Tyree, Range Al. – PBC – 12’ 1”, 531 lbs. Male
02 – Dewitt Carter – Claiborne – 11’ 1”, 362 lbs. Male
03 – John Goff, Clanton – PBC – 8’ 10”, 176 lbs. Male
04 – J.C. Peeples, Wilsonville – Liddell’s Slough - 7’ 6”, 95 lbs. Male
05 – James Glasgow, Haleyville – Bogue Chitto – 10’ 3”, 270 lbs. Male
06 – David Perry, Lincoln – Bells Landing – 6’ 11”, 75 lbs. Male
Night 2 - 08/14/15/2020
07 – Bo Pierce, Camden – River – 9’ 1”, 201 lbs. Male
08 – Kevin Jenkins, Linden – Liddell’s Slough – 7’ 9”, 88 lbs. Female
09 – Mark Beatty – River – 7’ 1”, 85 lbs. Female
10 – James Phillips – Mill Creek – 7’ 9”, 108 lbs. Male
Night 3 - 08/15/16/2020
11 – Keith McKenzie, Mobile – False Crk – 13’, 689 lbs. Male
12 – Dent Ramsey, Monroeville – Gator Slough – 10’ 4”, 273 lbs. Male
13 – Douglas Taylor – Holly Creek – 8’ 4”, 141 lbs. Male
14 – Brent Baker – River – 7’ 3”, 87 lbs. Male
15 – Jerald Burnette – Gold Mine – 7’ 8”, 109 lbs. Female
16 – Ryan Summerford – Paradise Point – 8’ 5”, 132 lbs. Male
17 – Travis Bennett, Wetumpka – RCSP Slough – 7’ 2”, 81 lbs. Male
18 – Casi Vaughn, McCalla – Gold Mine – 5’ 8”, 38 lbs. Female
19 – Bo Holland, Waverly – 6 Mile Creek – 9’, 204 lbs. Male
Night 4 – 08/20/21/2020
20 – Joseph McAleer, Mobile – Claiborne – 8’ 9”, 233 lbs. Female
21 – Jaret Nelson, Slap Out – Whites Bluff – 9’, 169 lbs. Male
22 – Hunter Cross, Grove Hill – Monroe Co. – 12’ 7”, 600 lbs. Male
23 – Brock Hanson, Kinston – River – 10’ 2”, 281 lbs. Male
24 – Ken Crosswhite, Camden – Cotton House – 10’ 8”, 338 Male
25 – Jeb Schoener, Deatsville – Wishbone Slough – 10’ 7”, 312 lbs. Male
Night 5 – 08/21/22/2020
James Browder, Camden – Chilatchee – 9’ 4”, 160 lbs. Female
April Cutler, Booth – Elms Bluff – 7’ 1”, 70 lbs. Male
Night 6 – 08/22/23/2020
28 – Michael Buntin, Marion – Claiborne – 6’ 10”, 85 pbs. Male
29 – James Dailey, Prattville – Foster Creek – 7’ 11”, 108 lbs. Male
30 – Daniel Blocker, Union Grove – Elms Bluff – 6’ 4”, 48 lbs. Female
31 – Justin Blackwood, Lowndesboro – Big Swamp – 8’ 2”, 98 lbs. Male
32 – Thomas Barrett, Sylacauga – Gold Mine – 4’ 11”, 20 lbs. Male
33 – Marcus Owens, Pine Apple – Portland Landing – 6’ 6”, 61 lbs. Female
34 – Greg Holifield, Marion – Chilatchee – 4’ 3” – 18 lbs. Male
Night 1 - 08/13/14/2020
01 – Jamie Tyree, Range Al. – PBC – 12’ 1”, 531 lbs. Male
02 – Dewitt Carter – Claiborne – 11’ 1”, 362 lbs. Male
03 – John Goff, Clanton – PBC – 8’ 10”, 176 lbs. Male
04 – J.C. Peeples, Wilsonville – Liddell’s Slough - 7’ 6”, 95 lbs. Male
05 – James Glasgow, Haleyville – Bogue Chitto – 10’ 3”, 270 lbs. Male
06 – David Perry, Lincoln – Bells Landing – 6’ 11”, 75 lbs. Male
Night 2 - 08/14/15/2020
07 – Bo Pierce, Camden – River – 9’ 1”, 201 lbs. Male
08 – Kevin Jenkins, Linden – Liddell’s Slough – 7’ 9”, 88 lbs. Female
09 – Mark Beatty – River – 7’ 1”, 85 lbs. Female
10 – James Phillips – Mill Creek – 7’ 9”, 108 lbs. Male
Night 3 - 08/15/16/2020
11 – Keith McKenzie, Mobile – False Crk – 13’, 689 lbs. Male
12 – Dent Ramsey, Monroeville – Gator Slough – 10’ 4”, 273 lbs. Male
13 – Douglas Taylor – Holly Creek – 8’ 4”, 141 lbs. Male
14 – Brent Baker – River – 7’ 3”, 87 lbs. Male
15 – Jerald Burnette – Gold Mine – 7’ 8”, 109 lbs. Female
16 – Ryan Summerford – Paradise Point – 8’ 5”, 132 lbs. Male
17 – Travis Bennett, Wetumpka – RCSP Slough – 7’ 2”, 81 lbs. Male
18 – Casi Vaughn, McCalla – Gold Mine – 5’ 8”, 38 lbs. Female
19 – Bo Holland, Waverly – 6 Mile Creek – 9’, 204 lbs. Male
Night 4 – 08/20/21/2020
20 – Joseph McAleer, Mobile – Claiborne – 8’ 9”, 233 lbs. Female
21 – Jaret Nelson, Slap Out – Whites Bluff – 9’, 169 lbs. Male
22 – Hunter Cross, Grove Hill – Monroe Co. – 12’ 7”, 600 lbs. Male
23 – Brock Hanson, Kinston – River – 10’ 2”, 281 lbs. Male
24 – Ken Crosswhite, Camden – Cotton House – 10’ 8”, 338 Male
25 – Jeb Schoener, Deatsville – Wishbone Slough – 10’ 7”, 312 lbs. Male
Night 5 – 08/21/22/2020
James Browder, Camden – Chilatchee – 9’ 4”, 160 lbs. Female
April Cutler, Booth – Elms Bluff – 7’ 1”, 70 lbs. Male
Night 6 – 08/22/23/2020
28 – Michael Buntin, Marion – Claiborne – 6’ 10”, 85 pbs. Male
29 – James Dailey, Prattville – Foster Creek – 7’ 11”, 108 lbs. Male
30 – Daniel Blocker, Union Grove – Elms Bluff – 6’ 4”, 48 lbs. Female
31 – Justin Blackwood, Lowndesboro – Big Swamp – 8’ 2”, 98 lbs. Male
32 – Thomas Barrett, Sylacauga – Gold Mine – 4’ 11”, 20 lbs. Male
33 – Marcus Owens, Pine Apple – Portland Landing – 6’ 6”, 61 lbs. Female
34 – Greg Holifield, Marion – Chilatchee – 4’ 3” – 18 lbs. Male
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William Malone and BDL talk about the need to extend the night hunting of feral hogs at night 12 months a year.
Pursley Creek Log Cam Wood Ducks!!
SmackDown Catfishing with Stacey Gaston on Millers Ferry, Labor Day 2019 & Whacking some Millers Ferry Crappie with Joe & Cameron Dunn 09/07/19
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July 2019 Outdoor Action!!
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Mallory got in the water to do a little catfish noodling this weekend and "The Crappie King" let a big old yellow cat swallow his crappie!! BDL
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THE ULTIMATE JUGGING SERIES #3 - "THE BAIT"
THE ULTIMATE JUGGING SERIES #2 - "THE JUG"
THE ULTIMATE JUGGING SERIES # 1 - "THE RIG"
In this first of 4 videos, "The Ultimate Jugging Series", veteran Millers Ferry catfish jugger, media fishing analyst and owner of Dunn's Sports, Joe Dunn, goes through and explains the elements of rigging your jugs for Springtime fishing. This popular fishing technique was trigger into a phenomenal after outdoor writer, David Rainer, went jugging with Joe in September of 2018 and release an article about his trip (Link to article below). The rest is history! Hope you enjoy these very informative videos and if you have any questions please comment below. Thanks for subscribing to the Gettin' Outdoors With BDL YouTube channel also. BDL https://www.outdooralabama.com/node/2422
2018 Gettin' Outdoors Show Of The Year Announced 12/29/18
BDL announced the 2018 Gettin' Outdoors Show Of The Year on his final show Saturday. After going through them all, it was a difficult choice but the Eagle Release in July topped them all. Hosted by the staff at Roland Cooper State Park, BDL had ADCNR Art Director/Photographer Billy Pope, WFF Biologist Marianne Hudson & Carrie Threadgill, Wildlife Assistant Chief Amy Silvano, Darren Bosarge (Who rescued the Eagle) ABBA Director, Pam Swanner and WACC Director Jasmine Kennedy all on the show. An estimated crowd of 100 attended the release.
ADCNR Wildlife Section Assistant Chief Amy Silvano Releases Rehabbed Bald Eagle At Roland Cooper State Park 07/28/18.
Photos by ADCNR Art Director/Photographer Billy Pope
Tune in to Gettin' Outdoors With BDL Facebook Page on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. BDL will be broadcasting live from the Grampian Hills Outdoor Media Center with updates on all the current events going on in our area outdoors. BDL will also bring you FBL events from the woods and waters of the Alabama Black Belt and catch up with hunters & anglers who enjoy our native natural resources. Click on picture below to go to the Facebook Page. BDL
Click on picture to go to Gettin' Outdoors With BDL Facebook Page.
When Jim was younger, he use to jump shoot Wood Ducks under this big oak tree next to Pursley Creek in the Alabama Grampian Hills. The ducks would be eating the falling acorns in the creek. When the tree got blown down this year, it made a perfect crossing for wildlife. I put a camera on it and have really enjoyed seeing the Log Cam activity. Enjoy!! BDL
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Larry & Kim Hubbard at Camden Garden Club
I had the honor and pleasure of attending the Camden Garden Club monthly meeting at Gaines Ridge Dinner Club on Monday 10/01/18. Gettin' Outdoors reptile expert and lecturer, Larry Hubbard and his lovely wife Kim gave a presentation on reptiles including a few venomous snakes. Couple of note, Larry had a Banded Water Snake in the enclosure with a Cottonmouth, Copperhead and juvenile Timber Rattler. He wanted to show the ladies how to tell the difference in a Water Moccasin and a Water Snake. unfortunately the Moccasin was a little hungry and ate the Water Snake. On the way back to Chatom, the Moccasin also ate the little rattler. Larry said as long as he has been handling snakes that has never happened. He also got a little to cozy with a turtle and the non-snapping variety just about snapped a finger. I was a very fun day, enjoy the pictures. BDL
I had the absolute pleasure to visit and talk to my old friend and Master Call Maker, David Gaston, this morning (09/11/18). David and I have been friends from the 50s when his family owned the old Camden Hotel on Broad Street, later the Bass Master Inn and then to the Southern Inn on the Bypass. I spent my first night away from home in the Gaston home when I was 5 years old. That house was where the Town-Country National Bank is today. David and Bill Cooper took me on my first duck hunt back in the 70s. Did I mention it was also my last? Never have I been more miserable or cold and did not even see a crow fly over. David founded Gaston Custom Calls a few years back and has established himself as one of the top call makers in the nation. He is a walking history book about the waterfowl hunting industry and it was very enlightening and entertaining to spend a few hours with my old friend. We shot this video of his call making skills from block of wood to custom call. BDL
Cahaba River WMA Biologist, Chas Moore talks about the 2018 dove season. Alabama Power Company Environmental Specialist, Mike Clelland, and local APC Manager, Floyd Harris talk to BDL about the Renew Our Rivers Program. Broadcasting live form the 8th Annual West Central Alabama River Gator hunt weigh-in station at Roland Cooper State Park.
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Alabama Wildlife Federation Executive Director, Tim Gothard, Nature Center Animal Care Coordinator (Snakes & Amphibians), Tyler Harris, School Program Director and recipient of the AWF Governors Conservation Achievement Award for Educator of the Year, Hollie Terry and Pollinator Program Coordinator (Apiary & Honey Bee Education), Kristen Irions, visited the set of Gettin' Outdoors Radio on August 4th 2018. They brought with them some pretty interesting guest. BDL
"The Pot-Licker Bear", True Story By Daniel Powell.
Alabama Black Bear Alliance Director, Daniel Powell, tells the story of the way he got involved with the Alabama Black Bears and the bear that taught everyone involved a valuable lesson about the Black Bear. The "Pot-Licker Bear" story is one of the best I have heard and the way Daniel tells it never get old. Enjoy!! BDL
Baby Skunks on Tomcat Drive!!
Mallory Ledbetter got to noodle her first fish with Hannah & Jeff Barron. Hannah & Jeff visit Millers Ferry a few times a year and were happy to have Mallory along for her first noodling experience. BDL
Mandy Stokes tells the story, one more time, of how they got The World Record Stokes Alligator.
World Record Stokes Gator team members, John & Mand Stokes were on Gettin' Outdoors Radio 06/01/18 to talk with BDL, Bruce "The Alligator Man" Mitchell & King of the Swamp, Troy Landry. BDL asked Mandy to share the story of the 2014 gator hunt one more time with the listeners. I never get tier of hear this sweet lady's version of the night that changed their lives. BDL
The Lake Millers Ferry resident Eagles were posing for our visitors on Memorial Day weekend 2018. These Eagles can be seen every day in "The Eagle Tree" located on the Alabama River at the mouth of the Roland Cooper State Park Cabin slough. BDL
I was fishing in Fosters Creek 05/27/18 and saw this big boy swimming toward the river. Tried to get behind it and get some pictures and video. This is my GoPro footage. It does not do a good job of showing how big this gator was but I say it was at least a 10 footer. BDL
As most of you know, there is nothing I like better than to feel that thump!! Got this slab (05/22/18) in a treetop 12-15 feet deep with a B&B Weedless Jig. Did not catch many but a few like this one is always worth the trip. BDL
Rehabbed Immature American Bald Eagle Released
WFF Director Chuck Sykes with the help of Conservation Outreach Specialist Marianne Hudson and Carrie Threadgill, released a Bald Eagle back to the wild on 05/02/18. The young raptor was rescued in September of 2017 from private land owners catfish pond in Wilcox county by Conservation Officer Micky Tait. When found the Eagle had a severely broken wing, emaciated, eye infection and covered with parasites. Officer Tait rushed the bird to the AU Raptor Center where they fully rehabbed it. Although it was found in Wilcox County, the Eagle was released at the Hit & Miss Lodge on the Pine Barren Creek Special Opportunity Area less than 5 miles from where it was rescued. (Photos by Billy Pope & Carrie Threadgill)
I almost hate to show ya’ll this. Michael sent this to me this morning. I remember 50 years ago seeing one on a frosty morning in Pursley Creek while squirrel hunting. Very unusual!! BDL
Justin Grider's World Famous Venison Burger Recipe
1 pound 80/20 venison burger (makes 4 patties)
1/2 cup finely shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tb Worcestershire Sauce
Heat grill to 600-650 degrees - Mix ingredients well - Make 4 patties - Press thumb in middle of patty to keep from rising - Cook for 3 1/2 minutes on each side (do not open grill until ready to flip) - Add slice of Colby Jack Cheese when taken off grill.
PHOTOS BY ADCNR PHOTOGRAPHER BILLY POPE
Every hunter, angler or concerned nature lover can be a huge help keeping our Alabama Natural Resource Assets around for future generations to enjoy. By reporting violators you will contribute to not only the future but possibly the survival of our natural resources as we know them. Please add this very important number to your phone and remember.... "If you see something... Say Something!!" BDL
OPERATION GAME WATCH – 1-800-272-GAME (4263)
Operation GameWatch is a program designed to stop fish and game law violators in Alabama. Citizen involvement is and always has been the key to its success. The problem is serious. Please report violators and help protect Alabama's natural resources.
The poacher is not a sportsman. He may use high-speed vehicles, spotlights, cell phones, CB radios, and illegal traps to capture his prey. To a poacher, giving fish and game a fair chance is a waste of time. He is motivated by profit, laziness, or to gain an advantage over lawful, ethical hunters and anglers. Everyone suffers from this kind of greed.
The more information, the better. Tracking poachers is difficult and dangerous work. Poachers are considered armed and potentially dangerous. The details you provide aid in the swiftness of arrest and increase the safety of enforcement officers. Try to provide the following information if you can:
- Name and Description of Suspects
- Vehicle or Boat Description
- License Plate or Boat Registration Number
- Clothing Description
- Time of Your Observation
- Area of Violation
- Patterns You Observed
Alabama Wildlife Federation Executive Director Tim Gothard, University of Montevallo President John Stewart and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey all called in to the show on 09/16/17. University of Montevallo Presidents Outdoor Scholar Program Director, Willaim Crawford, 2016/17 Outdoor Scholar of the Year Grant Deavers and UM Bass Team Member ans 2016 Buckmasters Scholarship winner Porter James are in the studio with me. Everyone wanted to congratulate William and the students on receiving the Alabama Wildlife Federations 2017 Governors Conservation Achievement Award as Educators of the Year.
Great interview with Dr. Steve Ditchkoff Saturday (06/10/17) on Gettin' Outdoors Radio. Please listen and share with your friends who might have feral hog problems on their property. Fascinating research!! BDL
We had a blast talking to Hannah Barron this weekend on the show (05/20/17). Hannah talks about her close call with a big blue cat and how her Dad got a big shark hook in his thigh. If you missed it, I have posted it below. BDL
I have posted a lot of pictures in my social media career, but I can't ever remember seeing a Timber Rattler this big. Gettin' Outdoors Reptile Expert, Larry Hubbard, and family were enjoying a swim yesterday (08/13/16) in his Washington County pond. His wife thought she saw a gator. Larry swam to it and, as he has much experience doing, caught this huge Timber Rattler. Just look how it bends the snake stick as he holds it up. This is the real deal folks, no trick photography here, I promise. BDL
Hear Kieth "Juicy" Walker tell how he is catching those big Shellcrackers at the Monroe County Lake in Beatrice.
One of the joys of hosting an outdoor radio show is getting to hook up with amazing folks like Rick Conner. Rick and his son Ricky went fishing in 1986 and had an adventure that has lasted for 30 years. The story has surfaced again this week thanks to a 13 year old Alabama angler, Charles Patchen, who caught the Florida State Record Flathead last week (63.8 lbs.). I reached out to some of Rick's family and friends and, thanks to them, hooked up with Rick Saturday morning. Please enjoy the story of the 80 pound Flathead Catfish caught in Selma on the Alabama River. BDL
What an adventure I had on 05/25/16 rescuing a Grampian Hills Chuck-wills-widow. Thanks to everyone who helped with this magnificent animal. Enjoy this short video I put together of the day. BDL
I have posted, taken, shared many photos in my Facebook & website career but this has got to be the best one yet. Do yourself a favor and research these elusive fellows and it will make you appreciate the commitment and dedication it took for Johnny Autery to capture this image and what an unselfish photographer, it is not even copyrighted. Thanks Johnny Autery for your love of nature!! BDL
Phaeognathus hubrichti ( Red Hills Salamander ) Grampian Hills, Wilcox Co. 9/30/15 at its burrow's entrance. This very rare individual belongs to the most northern known population of an extremely limited distribution.
Phaeognathus hubrichti ( Red Hills Salamander ) Grampian Hills, Wilcox Co. 9/30/15 at its burrow's entrance. This very rare individual belongs to the most northern known population of an extremely limited distribution.
Bruce The Alligator Man meets The World Record Stokes Alligator Team live on Gettin' Outdoors Radio show. We were broadcasting live from Slayton Brothers in Jackson Alabama at The 33rd Annual Jackson Fall Festival. (11/07/15)
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Know the difference in Whip-poor-will and Chuck-will's-widow?
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Mating Timber Rattlers in the Alabama Grampian Hills.
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Alabama Black Belt Adventures unveiled the SCI World Record Stokes Gator Friday May 22nd in Montgomery at The Mann's Wildlife Museum.
Alabama Black Belt Adventures Director, Pam Swanner, Kevin, Savannah, Parker Jenkins, Mandy & John Stokes, Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater fisheries director, Chuck Sykes, Alabama Conservation Commissioner, Gunter Guy & BDL with The SCI World Record American Alligator.
Listen to the live broadcast of Gettin' Outdoors Radio when the Stokes Alligator was brought to the scales.
2014 WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA RIVER ALLIGATOR HUNT
John & Mandy Stokes, Savannah, Kevin, & Parker Jenkins pose with their World Record Alligator. Caught in Mill Creek, Alabama River, Wilcox County 08/16/14
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