Trappers Education Workshop at the State Lands Division Cattle Ranch, 1132 County Road 73, Greensboro. 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; lunch included. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Trappers Education Workshop at the Spanish Fort (District V) Office, 30571 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. 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; lunch included. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Land & Liberty Conference at Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel. This conference will bring together the nation’s premier leaders, advocates, and organizations fighting to defend private property rights against federal overreach and radical environmental agendas. Fee: $125. For more information email American Stewards of Liberty at asl@americanstewards.us.
Trapping Workshop: Wildlife Enhancement Through Predator Control at Little River Canyon Center, 4322 Little River Canyon Rim Parkway, Fort Payne. This workshop will provide information on predator control & trapping to enhance deer & turkey populations for those interested in improving game numbers on their land. Learn from indoor presentations & outdoor demonstrations. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Dinner and Discussion at The Anvil Pub & Grill, 611 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 103, Hoover. The Anvil Pub is near Tazikis. No-host dinner at 6 PM followed by a short program. Meet and talk with other forest landowners in a casual setting. Limited seating. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or info@afoa.org.
Mapping With Drones: Remote Pilot Certification Preparation will be presented via Zoom. This workshop is essential for drone operators interested in Mapping with Drones, Photography/Videography with Drones, and others who are either interested in operating a drone or managers who need to learn more about the regulatory environment. No prior ‘drone’ operation or mapping experience is necessary. This workshop prepares individuals to take the FAA’s Remote Pilot Exam (aka Part 107). Registration closes about one month prior to the workshop. Fee: $350. For more information contact Virginia Tech’s John McGee at jmcg@vt.edu.
Trapping Workshop: Wildlife Enhancement Through Predator Control at Camp Meadowbrook, 2344 County Road 747, Cullman. This workshop will provide information on predator control & trapping to enhance deer & turkey populations for those interested in improving game numbers on their land. Learn from indoor presentations & outdoor demonstrations. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
CAPITAL IDEAS — LIVE!
News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 15 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can’t-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225.
Listen on the web via podcast: February 11, 2026 CI — Live! This will be a link once the program is finished and available.
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Homegrown Habitats Conservation Education Series will be held online and in multiple counties in-person. This is a 6-part series held on multiple days. Topics covered will include: an overview of conservation history in North America and Alabama; an overview of the wild turkey; learning about habitat and ecosystem fundamentals, including how to restore ecosystems for native wildlife benefit and more. For more information contact Isabelle Bracewell at (251) 605-1648 or isabelle@cahss.org.
Trappers Education Workshop at 770 Co Rd 607, Piedmont. 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; lunch included. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust at the Alabama Activities Center, 201 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery. 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. You must arrive and register by 9:45 in order to address the board. For more information call (334) 353-7878. Editor’s Note: Here are some questions you may consider asking yourself and others. Does the state need more public land to compete with recreational opportunities (many of which are already) provided by private forestland owners? Will the acquisition of hundreds of thousands of acres of more public land, that does not pay property taxes, put pressure on private landowners to pay more in property tax?
Timber Landowner Meeting at Lafayette County Extension, 176 SW Community Circle, Mayo. Attend this meeting for important tips from UF/IFAS Forest Business Specialist, Dr. Tamara Cushing on handling timber revenue, reforestation, expenses, and casualty loss. Lunch provided. For more information or to register, contact Emily Beach at (386) 294-1279 or elbeach@ufl.edu.
National Forest Management Challenges & Strategies will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about management of national forests and the many logistical, political, and public constraints. Join to learn more about the challenges and potential strategies towards managing national forest lands. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu. Editor’s Note: The national forest land of Alabama shares a border with many private forest owners. It could be beneficial to learn more about what plans your federal government landowner neighbors may have.
Pearl River-Stone County Forestry Association Meeting at Bill’s Catfish & Steak, 620 West Frontage Drive. Topic: Managing of Invasive Species. Speaker: Brady Self. Dutch treat lunch. For more information call the Stone County Extension Office at (601) 928-5286.
Creating a Turkey Habitat & Wild Game Preparation Workshop at the Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Alabama Highway 14, Autaugaville. This workshop will cover how to create a habitat designed to attract turkeys to your property. We will also discuss how to safely prepare wild game. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.
Texas Timber Tax Workshop is designed for forest landowners, consulting foresters, accountants, attorneys, and others who work with forest landowners in matters pertaining to timber taxes. February 3 will cover federal taxes only. February 4 will cover a mix. The two-day workshop will provide basic information about timber taxation and the latest changes to tax laws and rules for 2025 tax return preparations. Topics will focus on federal timber income tax issues for private forest owners with a refresher on local timberland property tax incentives. Participants will gain a clear understanding of commonly misunderstood timber tax issues. Fee: $25. For more information contact Adia Alford at (979) 458-6650 or adia.alford@tfs.tamu.edu.
Special General Election will be held for the vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 38 seat. The seat became vacant after Debbie Hamby Wood (R) resigned. Not sure what district you live in? Look at the Alabama State House of Representative District 38 map.
Lee County Forestry Association Meeting at the Lee County Extension Office, 5338 Cliff Gookin Boulevard, Tupelo. Topic: Managing of Invasive Species. Speaker: James Shannon. For more information call Lee County Extension at (662) 841-9000.
Red Hills Fire & Nature Festival at Tall Timbers, 13093 Henry Beadel Road. The Festival is free and open to the public. It’s an all-ages good time with live music, prescribed fire demonstration, live wildlife, wagon ride tours of healthy, fire-maintained forests, kids’ activities, and food vendors. Rain date is February 7. For more information contact Tall Timbers at (850) 893-4153.
Trappers Education Workshop at the Jackson County Wildlife Management Area, 234 County Road 141, Hollywood. 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; lunch included. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.
Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville. Watch Bald Eagles glide across the sky and view their nesting sites. Guided interpretive programs held each weekend will help you get in touch with one of America’s greatest symbols. For pricing & reservations, call Lake Guntersville State Park at (256) 571-5440.
Forest Health will be held at the Lafayette County Extension Office, 70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 234-4451.
Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville. Watch Bald Eagles glide across the sky and view their nesting sites. Guided interpretive programs held each weekend will help you get in touch with one of America’s greatest symbols. For pricing & reservations, call Lake Guntersville State Park at (256) 571-5440.
Planning for Oak Restoration at Scale will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Oak restoration is a goal for many eastern national forests, but how do managers begin these efforts? Presenters in this session will share research-based strategies for promoting natural regeneration (with prescribed fire, harvesting, and competition control) and artificial regeneration (by planting high-quality seedlings). For more information call Sara Farmer at (828) 257-4302.
Creating a Turkey Habitat & Wild Game Preparation Workshop at the Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka. This workshop will cover how to create a habitat designed to attract turkeys to your property. We will also discuss how to safely prepare wild game. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.
Fire Management and Silviculture in Oak Ecosystems will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Prescribed fire is a crucially important management tool for oaks. Presenters will discuss prescribed fire as well as the importance of mechanical treatments. This webinar will feature land managers and researchers. For more information call the Sarah Farmer at (828) 257-4302.
How to Turn Wildlife Habitat into Deer Jerky at Wayside Baptist Church, 21 Wayside Circle, Alexander City. Attend this program to learn how to best preserve your habitat and the bountiful harvest it provides. Dani Reams will teach you how to safely prepare & store jerky. Kyle Marable will discuss deer habitat. Fee: $5. For more information contact Kyle Marable at (334) 707-6349 or marabmk@auburn.edu.
Creating a Turkey Habitat & Wild Game Preparation Workshop at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 5860 Truman Aldrich Parkway, West Blocton. This workshop will cover how to create a habitat designed to attract turkeys to your property. We will also discuss how to safely prepare wild game. Fee: $10; light meal served. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.
Threats to Oak Ecosystems: Pests and Pathogens will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Insects and diseases that affect oak, such as spongy moths and oak wilt, present a challenge when maintaining productive oak forests. Presenters will discuss these threats and strategies for oak success. For more information call the Sarah Farmer at (828) 257-4302.
Annual Nonpoint Source Conference at the Wetumpka Civic Center in Wetumpka. The conference format consists of presentations on projects, topics, efforts associated with nonpoint source pollution and its impact on water quality. For more information contact Susan Summerlin at (334) 394-4354 or susan.summerlin@adem.alabama.gov. Editor’s Note: Nonpoint Source Water Quality Regulations have a direct affect on the management of, and income from, your land.
Understanding the Impacts of Hurricanes on Wildland and Prescribed Fire in the Southeast will be presented via Zoom. In this discussion, the panel will dive into the complex relationship between hurricanes and wildland fire. Join scientists, land managers, and fire practitioners as they share insights on how storm events affect prescribed fire planning, post-storm fire behavior, and ecosystems. For more information email Eric Evenson at nafsehelp@gmail.com.
Woods in Your Backyard Series is designed specifically, but not exclusively, for small landowners. The webinars will be held each Wednesday. The series will cover topics such as forest ecology and soils, tree planting, tree identification, enhancing wildlife habitat, water management, invasive species control, and woodland management techniques. Registration required by January 9. Fee: $60. To register by phone, call 1-877-345-0691 between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4 PM CT.
Overview of Oak Ecology and Economics will be presented via Microsoft Teams. Oaks dominate many eastern forests and are valued for their timber, ecosystem function, and beauty. Presenters will provide an overview of oak management, ecology, distribution across the landscape, and their place in regional and local hardwood markets. For more information call the Sarah Farmer at (828) 257-4302.
Special General Election for vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 63 seat. The seat became vacant after State Representative Cynthia Almond resigned. Not sure what district you live in? Look at the Alabama State House of Representative District 63 map.
Learn & Burn at a location to be given to registered attendees. Participants will experience a day-long start to finish learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between January 12-16. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 481-2149 or bcarter@alaforestry.org.
Mapping With Drones: Remote Pilot Certification Preparation will be presented via Zoom. This workshop is essential for drone operators interested in Mapping with Drones, Photography/Videography with Drones, and others who are either interested in operating a drone or managers who need to learn more about the regulatory environment. No prior ‘drone’ operation or mapping experience is necessary. This workshop prepares individuals to take the FAA’s Remote Pilot Exam (aka Part 107). Registration closes about one month prior to the workshop. Fee: $350. For more information contact Virginia Tech’s John McGee at jmcg@vt.edu.
Pearl River-Stone County Forestry Association Meeting at Bill’s Catfish & Steaks. Topic: Mississippi Black Bear Program. Speaker: Anthony Ballard. Dutch treat lunch. For more information call the Stone County Extension Office at (601) 928-5286.
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. Contact Tom Saunders at (334) 481-2135 or tsaunders@alaforestry.org.