About the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources help guard Alabama's Marine, forest, public land, and outdoor resources for ethical recreational and commercial use and for tomorrow's enjoyment.

The Outdoor Alabama Television Show

Outdoor Alabama is a 30-minute show that presents Alabama’s abundance of natural resources and recreational opportunities to a nationwide audience of outdoor enthusiasts. Each show features exciting hunting and fishing experiences in Alabama and also highlights the Department of Conservation’s programs, facilities and activities. The “Did You Know?” segment presents interesting facts and figures about the state’s natural resources. The “Destination Showcase” profiles Alabama State Parks and other sites that can be enjoyed by residents and tourists. The “Conservation Triumph” segment documents the many conservation success stories like the return of the Eastern bluebird, the nesting success of bald eagles and the growing populations of deer and turkey under the expert management of wildlife biologists.

Host

Kevin credits a school teacher/mentor with focusing his early love of the outdoors into a meaningful and productive career. “Conservation law enforcement is the most basic form of wildlife management and has proven to be a most rewarding profession.”

Kevin now relishes the opportunity to share the outdoors with his children. “My personal goals have now turned to nurturing the love of outdoors in my own children. I hope that they, too, come to realize how richly blessed Alabamians are with respect to our abundant and diverse wildlife resources.”

Kevin is also excited about sharing Alabama’s great outdoors with a national television audience through Outdoor Alabama television. “This is a wonderful opportunity. I think many viewers will be surprised at what Alabama has to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. I’m thrilled to be a part of Outdoor Alabama.”

Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley

Barnett Lawley served for six years on the board of directors of the Alabama Wildlife Federation and was the group’s vice president and legislative chairman for two terms. He is the recipient of the federation’s Member Service Award.

He is a co-founder of the St. Clair County chapters of Ducks Unlimited and the National Turkey Federation. Lawley also co-founded St. Clair County Sportsmen for the Environment and serves as its current president. He was instrumental in helping Pell City High School establish a wildlife management course in its curriculum.

In association with the Department of Conservation, Lawley created the St. Clair County Wildlife Management Area and received Treasure Forest designation for management of the W.B. Lawley estate property.

The Pell City native recently retired as president and owner of the M.B. Lawley, Inc. petroleum company, a position he held for more than 30 years. While with the company, he served as president of the Alabama Oilmen’s Association and was the group’s legislative chairman for 21 years. The group honored him as Oilman of the Year three times.

He graduated from Auburn University in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration.