Sunday, August 23, 2015

Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens Soon

Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens Soon


Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens on August 25th for the North Alabama portion of the event that starts September 12th.  The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)  invites youth hunters to register for hunt sponsored by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division in cooperation with landowners, local volunteers, business and organizations.

Hunters age 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 25 years old (or a parent) who
holds a valid state hunting license and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp.  The adult hunter will create a profile then add the youth hunter when registering for the event.

Limestone County Alabama's event will be September 19th, tentatively.  Adult registrants will receive an email 4 days prior to the hunt with directions with google map to the hunt location. The adult registrant will then receive instructions, start times and other pertinent information in another email 3 days out from the event.

Eye protection and ear plugs are encouraged during the vents. Harvest Information Stickers are no longer available at the hunts, so adults should make plans to have their stickers before attending.  All youth dove hunt participants of license buying age (16-65) will need to visit the online licensing site for Outdoor Alabama (http://www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-license-information), probate judges office (Limestone County Probate Judges Office 100 South Clinton Street Suite D, Athens, AL), or other license agents (West End Chevron 17171 Hwy 72W Athens, AL) to obtain a free HIP sticker prior to arriving at a youth hunt. Before each hunt there will be a short welcome session with reminders of hunting safety precautions. Dove hunting will begin immediately afterwards.

Reminder that all recreational licenses expire August 24, 2015.  The 2015-2016 License will be available August 24th and should be purchased that date or later, as any licenses purchased before August 23rd will expire on August 31st - no exceptions.

Get license online>>

http://www.outdooralabama.com/youth-dove-hunt-registration

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Limestone County loves its barbecue!  The nomination of three locations for from our community and the amassed voting helps to prove that point during the Alabama Barbecue Battle.  

Lawler's Barbecue, winner of the Best Barbecue Sauce in Alabama, is in the running for Best Multi-location.

306 BBQ & Catering, winner of the Best Wings in North Alabama, is in the running for Best Rookie.

Hickory Barn BBQ, that was destroyed by a tornado and has risen from the rubble and ashes like the phoenix, is actually in two categories -- Best Rookie and Best Dive.

Want to try these places out:

Lawler's Barbecue Express 3
1506 U.S. Highway 72 (AL Exit 351, Interstate 65)
Athens, AL

Hickory Barn BBQ
12250 U.S. Highway 72 (West of Athens)
Athens, AL

306 BBQ & Catering
23101 U.S. Highway 72E (East of Athens)
Athens, AL

Want to vote for them?

https://www.alabamabbqbattle.com

Friday, August 21, 2015

Aug 23rd -- Team Roping


Aug 23rd -- Team Roping
2 Bar S Arena 26155 Thach Road Athens, AL


  Join 2 Bar S Arena and Split Creek Ranch Cattle Co. for an afternoon of Team Roping.  Books open at 1:00PM, Roping starts at 2:00PM.  Concessions available on site.  

For more information contact Will Sanders 606-246-0628 or Dillon Black 256-614-4408.


Aug 22nd -- 2-S Arena Barrel Race

Aug 22nd -- 2-S Arena Barrel Race  

2-S Indoor Arena 26155 Thach Road Athens AL  

Office opens at 8:00AM; Exhibition Barrels 9:00AM-1:00PM - $5.00 each; Open 4D Barrels - $25.00 each; Youth 4D Barrels (if less than 30 will be a 3D) $15.00 each; Adult 4D Barrels (if less than 30 will be 3D) - $15.00 each.  Show starts at 1:30PM. All classes 80% payback. 

For more information: Mindy Sanders 256-278-5758