Marine police will be watching the waters

David Atchison - The Daily Home

Date: 7/4/2008

Alabama Marine Police will focus on unsafe boat operators during the Fourth of July weekend.“We’ll have all hands working,” said Capt. Michael Patrick, district two superviser for the Alabama Marine Police. “We will focus on boaters who violate BUI laws, but we aren’t going to neglect anyone else. Those who… Read More

Have lights, not drinks, when boating at night

Darryn Simmons - Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 7/1/2008

This Fourth of July weekend, Alabama Marine Police will be looking to make sure that boats are equipped properly and that boaters leave their alcohol at home. Marine officers will be out in force patrolling area lakes and rivers as boaters take to the water to watch fireworks and enjoy the holiday. There will be a… Read More

Alabama authorities hoping Fourth of July holiday won't be deadly for boaters

Kent Faulk - The Birmingham News

Date: 6/30/2008

After riding a raft towed by a WaveRunner recently, Danielle Johnson watched the driver reel in the tow rope and then plop a foot on top of the roll. "I looked at her and said, `Don't do that. This could happen to you if you do that,'" said Danielle, whose left leg was amputated two years ago. The 15-year-old… Read More

State fishing better than you think

David Rainer - The Clanton Advertiser

Date: 6/24/2008

With Alabama struggling through a multi-year drought in 2007, many anglers had an idea that the fishing would also suffer. However, according to the Bass Anglers Information Team (B.A.I.T.) report, that assumption was wrong - dead wrong. Surprising both anglers and fisheries biologists with the Alabama Department of… Read More

Do Not Be a Boat Ramp Hog

David Rainer - Alabama Dept. of Consv. and Natural Resources

Date: 6/13/2008

Ever pulled up to a boat ramp in Alabama, ready for an enjoyable day on the water, to find an inconsiderate boater has blocked the entire ramp while loading or unloading gear? If so, you have just encountered a “boat ramp hog,” according to Lt. Erica Shipman of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural… Read More