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Previous Columns by David Rainer

Alabama Gulf Coast Offers Fun Family Fishing - November 6, 2008

'Merch' Gets Proper Burial at Coon Dog Cemetery - October 30, 2008

Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle Gets Added Protection - October 23, 2008

BOW Brings Smiles to Participants' Faces - October 16, 2008

Newly Renamed Birdfest Set Oct. 16-19 - October 9, 2008

Teague: Choose Deer Ammo Wisely - October 2, 2008

ADCNR Adjusts to Fuel Price Crunch - September 25, 2008

Jubilees Spice Life on Eastern Shore - September 18, 2008

New Marengo Shooting Range Open - September 11, 2008

Fines for Game Violations Now Have Teeth - September 4, 2008

Storm Limits Alligator Season Success - August 28, 2008

Cathedral Caverns Inspire Awe - August 21, 2008

Beall Targets Afternoon Bass at Eufaula - August 14, 2008

Buckmasters Expo Back in Montgomery - August 7,2008

White-tailed Deer Records Program Started - July 31, 2008

Shark Baiting Regulation in Effect - July 24, 2008

Lane Goes Deep for Summer Bass - July 17, 2008

ADSFR Banks on Dedicated Anglers - July 10, 2008

Pickwick Offers Scenic Diversity, Great Fishing - July 3, 2008

Bayou Shrimp Makes Versatile Bait - June 26, 2008

B.A.I.T. Report Shows Great Bass Fishing - June 19, 2008

Don't Be a Boat Ramp Hog - June 12, 2008

New Snapper Regulations in Effect - June 5, 2008

Cook-Off Yields Mouthwatering Recipes - May 29, 2008

Board Adopts Idle Speed Zones, Catfish Limit - May 22, 2008

Enthusiasm Abounds at Kids' Fishing Event - May 15, 2008

McKelvey Cooks Wild Game for Community - May 8, 2008

Alabama Turkey Season: Frustration and Utter Delight - May 1, 2008

Kelly in Midst of 70th Turkey Season - April 24, 2008

Knight RIfles Now Made in Alabama - April 17, 2008

Crappie at Millers Ferry on the Bank - April 10, 2008

Snow Can't Stop Young Turkey Hunter - April 3, 2008

Despite Weather, Governor's Hunt Continued Success - March 27, 2008

Snapper Season Shift Threatens Championship - March 20, 2008

Advisory Board Mulls Permit System for Dog Deer Hunters - March 13, 2008

Hunter Harvest Information - March 6, 2008

Demopolis' Duckett Still 'Having Fun' - February 28, 2008

Rhodes Family Keeps Quail Tradition Alive - February 21, 2008

Fox Hunters Ask Board for Help - February 14, 2008

Panthers in Alabama: Fact or Folklore - February 7, 2008

Guntersville Lodge Makeover Complete - January 31, 2008

Venison Makes Tasty Table Fare - January 24, 2008

Make Hunter Safety Top Priority - January 17, 2008

Perfect Time to Donate to Hunters Helping the Hungry - January 10, 2008

Antler Restriction Works at Barbour WMA - January 3, 2008

Home Venison Processing Gets Easier - December 20, 2007

Bowhunters Set for Oak Mountain Hunt - December 13, 2007

Construction Begins on Gulf State Park Pier - December 6, 2007

Fish River Lives Up to Its Name - November 29, 2007

Blackpowder Season a Missed Opportunity - November 22, 2007

Dry Weather Limits Options for Hunters - November 15, 2007

Canoe Rentals Open Gateway to Delta at 5 Rivers - November 8, 2007

Low Water Affects Anglers More Than Fish - November 1, 2007

Duck Numbers Up; Alabama Habitat Down - October 25, 2007

Saltwater License Changes to 'Possession' Law - October 18, 2007

Interest High in Coastal Birdfest - October 11, 2007

Archery Program Snowballs at Bryant High - October 4, 2007

Spirit of Cooperation Makes Sporting Clays Range a Reality - September 27, 2007

Fall Means 'Rat' Fishing at Guntersville - September 20, 2007

Easley's Redfish Goes into Record Book - September 13, 2007

Coastal Cleanup Set for Sept. 15 - September 6, 2007

Mentor License Removes Hunting Hurdle - August 30, 2007

News of Big Gator Travels Fast - August 23, 2007

Big-Game Hunters Must Keep Records - August 16, 2007

Rely on Instincts for Better Shooting - August 9, 2007

Whopper Trout Caught by 13-Year-Old - Aug. 2, 2007

Alligator Hunting Expands for 2007 - July 26, 2007

Flintknappers Get to the Point - July 19, 2007

ADSFR Celebrates 75th Fishing Rodeo - July 12, 2007

Wildlife Heritage License Can 'Make a Difference' - July 5, 2007

Overcrowding Common Problem in Bass Lakes - June 28, 2007

License Increase Bills Get Last-Minute OK - June 21, 2007

Outlook for Snapper Fishermen Gets Worse - June 14, 2007

Cook-Off Yields Tasty Wild-Game Fare - June 7, 2007

Jenkins' Honor 'Richly Deserved' - May 31, 2007

Advisory Board Passes Buck Limit - May 24, 2007

Beauty abounds along Bartram Canoe Trail - May 17, 2007

Snapper Captains Deal with Lower Bag Limit - May 10, 2007

Marine Police Emphasizes Boating Safety - May 3, 2007

Clock Ticking on License-Increase Bill - April 26, 2007

Don't GIve Up on Late-Season Turkeys - April 19, 2007

5 Rivers Set to Open Friday - April 12, 2007

Updated Facilities Draw Crowd to Gulf State Park - April 5, 2007

Delta Bass Offer Unique Fishing Opportunity - March 29, 2007

Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt Resounding Success - March 22, 2007

Conservation Advisory Board approves seasons, bag limits - March 15, 2007

Marine Resources Seeks Jurisdiction Law - March 8, 2007

Demopolis' Duckett Reigns Over Bass Fishing World - March 1, 2007

Rabbit Hunt Great Way to Introduce Kids to Outdoors - February 22, 2007

License Fees, Buck Limit Top Advisory Board Talk - February 15, 2007

Red Snapper Bag Limit Headed Down, Way Down - February 8, 2007

Marine Resources Officers Come to the Rescue - February 1, 2007

Where Eagles, White Pelicans Soar - January 25, 2007

Tread Lightly, Follow Does During Rut - January 18, 2007

It's Not Too Late to Harvest Does - January 11, 2007

Perdido River WMA - Hunting and So Much More - January 4, 2006

Cheaha State Park Provides Mountaintop Getaway - December 22, 2006

Angler Recognition Program - December 15, 2006

On the Hunting Trail with Man's Best Friend - December 8, 2006

Acorn Crop, Drought Provide Mixed Blessing for Hunters - November 13, 2006

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