Friends and family said Danny Whitaker, an avid hiker and experienced hunter from Phil Campbell, left his home in Thursday’s predawn hours to go bow hunting. He was supposed to be home by noon.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. ( WHNT) — Authorities are searching for a missing hunter in the Bankhead National Forest. According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, authorities believe the male hunter, Daniel Whitaker,70, is in the area of Pine Torch Church in the Bankhead National Forest.

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says a search is underway for a missing hunter, Danny Whitaker, in the area of Bankhead National Forest.

Daniel Whittaker was reported missing by his wife around 3:30 p.m. Thursday after failing to return home by noon as expected.

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says a search is underway for a missing hunter, Danny Whitaker, in the area of Bankhead National Forest.

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