Mississippi Forestry Association (MFA) Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Refuge Hotel & Conference Center, 2200 Refuge Boulevard. Fee: $550. For more information call Lauren Hawkins at (601) 354-4936 or lhawkins@msforestry.net.
Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) Regional Meeting at Hagy’s Catfish Hotel, 1140 Hagy Lane. Program topic is to-be-determined. Fee: $30; meal included. RSVP to Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Five Rivers Delta Resources Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50. Youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Fall Landowner Tour at Turtle Creek, 1277 County Road 508, Marbury. Topics will include: pond management; fields and forests; drones/invasives; prescribed burn; and wildlife safaris. Registration required. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brian Smith at (205) 312-1329 or brian.smith@forestry.alabama.gov.
Family Forest Field Tour at The Renfro Preservation southwest of Troy. This tour will showcase a forest that has been thoughtfully managed for decades. Field sessions include Forest Health, Invasive Species Management, Bottomland Hardwoods, Timber Markets, Understory Control, and Prescribed Fire. Breakfast and lunch included. Attendance is limited to 75. Fee: $10. For more information call (256) 765-0399.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Pell City Police Department, 305 19th Street South, Pell City. No fee. This is a one day class. Bring any food, drinks, and snacks you may need. To register, call Hans Keasler at (205) 746-2119. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at (800) 245-2740.
Learn How To Hunt Alabama at the Choccolocco WMA in Piedmont. This is a hands-on workshop designed to equip both new and experienced hunters with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully access, explore, and hunt on public and private lands across Alabama. Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience in areas such as: Scouting deer habitat; Firearm use and range safety; Setting up and using blinds and tree stands; Bowhunting techniques and archery practice; and Tools and methods for deer recovery and processing. There are other class dates and locations available. For more information email Brandon Holloway at brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Biennial Longleaf Conference at Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S England Street. The conference will presentations on how longleaf forests remain vital to our modern economies, communities, and natural world. Fee: $650. For more information call The Longleaf Alliance at (334) 427-1029.
Financial and Management Opportunities for Landowners will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Tyler Sibley, Alabama Forestry Foundation. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Fall Forestry Tour at Little River State Forest, 580-H Kyle Road, Atmore. Topics will include: Lake Management; Gopher Tortoise Habitat; Longleaf Management; and Prescribed Burning with Live Demo. Lunch provided with registration. For more information contact Whitney Lowery at (251) 743-2587 or monroe@alswcd.org.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Pavilion, 1 Marina Drive, Selma. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is open to amateur photographers. Categories include, but not limited to: Birds, Bugs, Wildlife, Cold-blooded Critters, Nature-Based Recreation, Scenic, Shoots and Roots, Alabama State Parks, Scenic, and more. Deadline for entries is October 30. For more information contact Billy Pope at (334) 242-3151 or billy.pope@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Mississippi Forestry Commission Programs at the Lee County Extension Office, 5338 Cliff Gookin Boulevard. Speaker: Mike Crabb. For more information or to RSVP, call Lee County Extension at (662) 841-9000.
Family Forest Carbon Program at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tallyho Street SW, Cullman. This workshop will explain opportunities for diversifying income on your forestland. Lunch provided. For more information call (334) 318-4024.
Longleaf Pine 101 will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Presenter: Marylou Horan, Longleaf Alliance. For more information contact Michele at (478) 992-8110 or michele@gfagrow.org.
Phytophthora Diseases on Trees and Shrubs in Urban and Forest Environments will be presented via Zoom. In this webinar, Dr. Steve Jeffers will cover Phytophthora biology, its impacts, and potential management strategies. Phytophthora is responsible for a wide range of plant problems including wilts, cankers, blights, root rots, and even mortality in severe cases. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.
Wildlife Management and Forestry BMPs at White Plains Schoolhouse, 7420 GA-15. Topics will include forestry BMPs and wildlife game species management and ecology. The program will cover the basics of waterfowl management, Ruffed grouse in GA, and cover updates on the New World screwworm. Fee: $120. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or jtj59884@uga.edu.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust at the Chewacla State Park Event Center in Auburn. This meeting will provide an opportunity for any individual who would like to make comments concerning the program. The public is invited to attend this meeting and is urged to submit comments. For more information call Ashley Peters at (334) 353-7878. Editor’s Note: Here are some questions you may consider asking yourself and others. Is recreation a necessary state government provided service? Does the state need more public land to compete with recreational opportunities (many of which are already) provided by private forestland owners? Who is the more appropriate steward of forestland, government or private owners?
Wild Game Cook-Off at Grove Hill Municipal Park, 115 Park Street, Grove Hill. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Alabama Deer Management & Herd Health Field Talks at Eastaboga Baptist Church, 107 Church Lane, Eastaboga. This seminar offers valuable insights into Alabama’s deer management efforts. Learn about herd health; population and harvest trends; Alabama’s deer restoration history; the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP); and practical strategies for managing deer and their habitat. For more information contact Landon Johnson at (256) 494-7243 or landon.johnson@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Kevin’s Game Fair at Chinquapin Plantation. The event will include Quail Bash Cocktail Party, gun safety & shooting instruction, private wagon tour at Tall Timbers, shooting demonstrations, and more. Fee: $325; includes all activities. For more information call (229) 226-7766.
American Chestnut Symposium & Fall Meeting at the Crowne Plaza College Park. Conference and orchard tours. Fee: $275; $50 discount if paid by October 19. For more information contact the American Chestnut Foundation at (828) 281-0047.
Fall Landowner Tour at the Tommy and Ann Rainwater Property, 2219 County Road 40 West, Billingsley. Tour topics: Auburn University Bee Lab; Pollinators; Carbon Sequestration Income; Benefits of Growing Season Burns; and Pine Straw Revenue Sources. Tour will be on trailers. Fee: $20; lunch provided. For more information contact Kim Johnson at (334) 361-7273 or kim.johnson@auburn.edu.
Handgun 101 at Orange Beach Police Department Range, 23111 Russian Road, Foley. The Handgun 101 class is designed for beginners. It is perfect for those who want to learn more about firearm safety, handguns, and target shooting in a safe environment with certified firearms instructors. Class sizes are limited. A Wildlife Heritage License, current Hunting License, or Wildlife Management Area License is required. There are other class dates and locations available. For more information or to register, call (334) 242-3620.
Natural Regeneration at the Calhoun County Extension Office, 121 Parker Street. Speaker: Brady Self. For more information or to RSVP, call the Calhoun County Extension at (662) 412-3177.
Alternative Revenue Workshop at The Venues at Ogeechee Technical College, 20 Joe Kennedy Boulevard. Discover new ways to generate income from your property while supporting your land management goals. Topics include: hunting and recreation leases; pine straw; conservation easements; stream and water mitigation; ecotourism; and carbon programs in Georgia. Optional afternoon field trips available. For more information contact Ansley Whitley at (478) 992-8110 or ansley@gfagrow.org.
Correlation Between Wildlife and Timber Management at Diveny Equipment, 2173 U.S. Highway 51. Speaker: Dr. Jacob Dykes. For more information or to RSVP, call the Calhoun County Extension at (601) 859-3842.
Longleaf Webinar will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Kelly Petersen, University of Georgia. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Forestry Program, Lunch, and Tour in Cottonton. Exact location will be given to registered attendees. The program will include a markets update, several agency updates, and a mill tour. Fee: $25. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Davidson at (334) 298-6845 or jenniferd@auburn.edu.
Wild Turkey Program at the Forrest County Extension Office, 952 Sullivan Drive. This is a wild turkey program of the Mississppi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Speaker: Caleb Hinton. For more information or to RSVP, call the Forrest County Extension at (601) 794-3910.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Ray C. Jenkins Multipurpose Arena located within Sokol Park South, 6025 Watermelon Road, Northport. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Groundcover Restoration Academy at Little Ocmulgee State Park, 80 Live Oak Trail. Groundcover 201 topics will include: Determining Restoration Needs; Seed Source Selection; Site Prep, Seed Collection; Planting Methods; Maintenance and Management; and more. Day 2 is a field day. Fee: $50 for landowners. For more information contact Karen Zilliox Brown at (803) 607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club in Childersburg. No fee. This is a one day class. There will be an outdoor portion involving tree stands and firearms. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and lunch. To register, call Barry Hagan at (256) 396-6948. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at 1-800-245-2740.
Invasive Plant Management Workshop at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control invasive plants, as well as how to select non-invasive and native alternatives. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
How Regulation Raises Energy Costs will be presented via Zoom. Join Pacific Legal Foundation for a conversation with Representative August Pfluger, followed by a virtual roundtable with industry leaders, litigators, and policy professionals. The panel will highlight ongoing efforts to unleash American energy—and learn what you can do to help. Editor’s Note: Timberland owners have the raw material for a known energy source: wood.
Finding Purpose Beyond Family Business Leadership is presented by The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG). Succession planning in a family business usually focuses on who will take over. Far less attention goes to the leader who is stepping away, and that is often where transitions stall. For more information contact Kristi Daeda at (773) 784-5008 or daeda@thefbcg.com.
Chainsaw Safety at 12087 Veterans Memorial Parkway, LaFayette. This workshop will be 1 day of classroom learning followed by a 2nd day of hands-on learning in the field. Class size limited. For more information contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu.
Central Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting at the 4-H Center, 892 Four H Road, Columbiana. Topics will include: Air Quality Update; Liability Issues/Solutions; Public Perception; Financial Barriers/Solutions; Insurance; Permits; Burn Bans; Mapping Tools; and Smoke Modeling/Management. Fee: $40; lunch provided. For more information email John Stivers at rxburning@aol.com.
Native Plant Wreath Making Workshop at the Conecuh Chamber of Commerce, 100 Depot Square, Evergreen. Come learn about native plants in our southeastern landscape while crafting a festive wreath in this hands-on workshop. For more information contact Andrea Robards at (251) 395-7525 or ajr0163@auburn.edu.
Chainsaw Safety at the Escambia Extension Office, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. This workshop will be 1 day of classroom learning followed by a 2nd day of hands-on learning in the field. Class size limited. For more information contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu.
Generational Land Transfer at Bolden Cardwell Hall, 198 Mill Street, Evergreen. Keeping family land in the family takes planning. Attend this meeting for a practical program covering estate planning, legal and financial considerations, and ways to successfully pass land to the next generation. For more information contact Karla Robinson at (251) 578-2762 or kbr0015@auburn.edu.
Working with a Consulting Forester will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Presenter: Jase Brooks, Brooks Land and Timber. For more information contact Michele at (478) 992-8110 or michele@gfagrow.org.
Prescribed Burning – Watching the Weather will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Gary Jarvis, Southern Pine Hills Prescribed Burn Association. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Oneonta Police Station, 302 2nd Street North, Oneonta. No fee. This is a one day class. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and lunch. To register, call Hans Keasler at (205) 746-2119. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at 1-800-245-2740.
Timber Taxation Workshop will be presented via Zoom Webinar. Timber taxes are one of the major expenses every private forest landowner needs to take care of. This course will provide an introduction to forest-related federal income taxation and property taxes in Georgia. Instructor: Dr. Yanshu Li, University of Georgia. Fee: $195; $50 discount if paid by December 3. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or jtj59884@uga.edu.
Landowner Tour at Ed Boeringer property, 7751 NE 120 Avenue. Topics will include management strategies for reducing oaks and other hardwood tree species and establishing longleaf pine and native plants that are important to many wildlife species, from pollinators to wild turkeys. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.
Wild Game Preservation Webinar will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: Christy Mendoza, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Trapping Education Workshop at The Fish Ranger, 100 Walnut Street, Centreville. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $20. For more information contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
The State of Alabama’s Governance will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The seminar focuses on the state of the state and specifically addresses issues of importance to the state that will be topics during the upcoming legislative session. Fee: $600. For more information contact Tom Saunders at (334) 481-2135 or tsaunders@alaforestry.org.
Longleaf for the Landowner Academy at the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm. This program is designed especially for beginning landowners and those who are ready to take a more active role in the management and ownership of their land. Topics covered: Working with a forestry professional; Financial assistance; Creating a family forest legacy; Business planning for your family forest; Keys to establishing longleaf pine; and Understanding heirs’ property and estate planning. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Karen Zilliox Brown at (803) 607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org.
Annual World Deer Expo at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham. The expo will have hunting products, apparel, outfitters from all over the world, seminars, outdoor celebrities, kid’s activities, and more. Fee: $30; $3 discount if purchased in advance. Free admission for kids 11 & under . For more info contact Channing Brown at (205) 678-4141 or info@worlddeerexpo.com.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – The EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. Attendee registration will open soon. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464×3 or egee@sfpa.org.