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Enter The 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest

Enter The 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest

Outdoor Alabama

Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens January 1, 2011.

The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2012-2013 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2011.

The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only. All eligible entries will be on display February 25, 2011, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107.

Only original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The wood duck, pintail, and American wigeon — depicted in the winning artwork of three previous year’s contests — are not eligible as the subject for the 2012-2013 Waterfowl Stamp.

The judging criteria will emphasize uncluttered design suitable for printing as a stamp, anatomical accuracy of the illustrated species, and artistic rendering. Entries may be drawn or painted in any medium. Entries cannot exceed 9 by 12 inches (15 by 18 inches matted).

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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 Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com .

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Youth Trapper Education Workshops

Youth Trapper Education Workshops

Outdoor Alabama

Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will hold four youth trapper education workshops between December 2010 and February 2011, with more to be scheduled during the 2011-12 trapping season.

Each of the two-and-a-half-day events is free to participants, and classes are limited to 25 students per workshop. Youth need to be at least 6 years old to participate.

Youth under age 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult. During the classes, seasoned trapping instructors teach students in a variety of subjects including the history of trapping, furbearer ecology and management, trapping techniques, laws and regulations, and outdoor ethics.

“The youth of today are more accustomed to sitting on the couch, playing video games, texting their friends or watching TV,” Sievering said. “Opportunities like this to learn outdoor skills seem to be somewhat limited. The youth trapper education workshops are just one tool to reverse that trend.”

Call 205-339-5716 to register.

The workshop dates and locations are:

• December 17-19, 2010, Decatur in Morgan County, Ala.
• January 7-9, 2011, Greensboro in Hale County, Ala.
• January 21-23, 2011, Rockford in Coosa County, Ala.
• February 18-20, 2011, Greenville in Butler County, Ala.

About:
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 Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com .

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