Dennis DeGraaf and his son Daniel of Pace, Fla., enjoy a day on East Bay near their home. Dennis grew up in Baldwin County learning to inland fish in its many streams, rivers, ponds and bays. Perdido Bay and the Perdido River— which help define the state line between Alabama and Florida— is still one his favorites. “I have fond memories of fishing at Perdido River,” he said. “I enjoyed seeing the wildlife, especially alligators. One time an alligator grabbed my dad's top water lure and pulled the boat around like we were in a wagon. Thankfully, the gator eventually broke my dad's line. Of course, my dad could have cut his line, but we were enjoying the free ride.” The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources requires proper hunting and fishing licenses and reminds the public that 100 percent of such fees, minus phone and internet application costs, go to the management of, protection of, and education about Alabama's natural resources. Alabama hunting and fishing licenses are available at probate offices and many stores that carry fishing tackle or bait. For more information visit: http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/fishing/freshwater/license/