Alabama Public Hunting Areas

The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources continues development, maintenance, and management of 626,500 acres of land for the Alabama hunter. These areas are financed with funds derived from hunting licenses and federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Located below you will find a list of public hunting areas in Alabama.

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To enhance the hunting experience for youth and females, on each of the supervised gun stalk deer hunts, (except Demopolis WMA, St. Clair CHA, Upper Delta WMA, and West Jefferson WMA), each hunter under 16 years of age and all females will be issued an either sex deer permit good for that hunt.

Special rules and regulations apply on all Wildlife Management Areas.  Individuals should check area map or with Area Biologists for specifics.

A hunting license, management area permit, and management area license are required when hunting on management areas.

AUTAUGA COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA

Located in Autauga County North of Prattville. 6,700 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Gun deer permits will be issued daily from the Checking Station and headquarters located 1 mile north of Posey Crossroads (Posey Crossroads is 11 miles NW of Prattville, AL on Autauga Co. Road #57). Season small game, archery deer and turkey permits can be obtained at Checking Station; Autauga County Courthouse, Probate Office; Posey Crossroads General Merchandise; and White's City Market at White City, AL. Maps and season permits may be obtained by writing Mike Sievering, PO Box 305, Northport, AL 35476. Phone: 205-339-5716. Include a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your current state and management area hunting license numbers and indicate the permit you desire.

BARBOUR COUNTY WMA

Located in Barbour and Bullock Counties near Clayton. 18,924 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits for small game, archery, and turkey may be obtained from self-service box at checking station. Permits requested by mail should be made to Frank Allen, 188 Christa Dr., Midway, AL 36053. Phone: 334-529-3222. Request must include current hunting license number and large stamped, self –addressed envelope. All deer hunters (including archery) during the gun, youth and primitive weapons deer hunts shall be issued a hunting permit and shall report in and out at the checking station located at the area headquarters. All deer and turkey killed shall be reported to personnel at the checking station which will open no later than 5:00 am. Trapping permits may be obtained only from area biologist. Roads are closed seasonally from May 1 to September 1, but will be closed as needed. Special buck size harvest restrictions apply.

BLACK WARRIOR WMA

Located in Lawrence and Winston counties near Moulton. 98,000 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Permits for gun and primitive weapons deer hunts will be issued from the Black Warrior Headquarters Checking Station, 200 yards off of Hwy 33 on the Northwest Road (Forest Service Rd. 208), on the dates of the hunts and from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. the day before the hunt. Permits for the Youth Turkey Hunt will be issued from the checking station on the day of the hunt. Season permits for small game, archery and turkey may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ron Eakes, PO Box 775. Moulton, AL 35650 (enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and current hunting license numbers); Phone: 256-353-2634, or locally from Western Auto, Moulton; Dependable Service Center, Russellville; Wren Grocery, Intersection of Hwy. 33 and 36 South, 3 miles south of Moulton; Wal-mart, Hwy. 157,Moulton; Bankhead Grocery, county Road 63; J.D.'s Quick Shop, Hwy. 24, Mt. Hope; Wal-Mart, Hwy. 195 East, Haleyville, Lawrence County Probate Judge's Office, Lawrence County Courthouse, Moulton; Winston County Probate Judge's Office, Winston County Courthouse, Double Springs; U.S. Forest Service Office, Hwy 33 North, Double Springs; and from the self-service issuing station located at the management area headquarters, 200 yards off of AL Hwy. 33 on the Northwest Road (Forest Service Road 208). All deer and turkey killed during the gun or primitive weapons and/or archery hunts shall be reported to the administrators of the hunt at the management area headquarters on the Northwest Road (Forest Service Road 208). Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist. On each of the two-day gun stalk deer hunts, each female hunter or any other hunter under 16 years, will be issued a sex permit good for that hunt (hunter must be present at the time that this permit is issued).

BLUE SPRINGS WMA

Located in Covington County near Andalusia. 23,370 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits will be issued for small game, primitive weapons deer, archery deer and turkey. All deer hunters (including archery) during the modern gun deer hunts shall be issued a daily permit from the checking station and shall report in and out at the checking station located at the Blue Spring Equipment Shed near Open Pond Tower in Conecuh National Forest. Checking station will open no later than 5:00 a.m. Season permits requested by mail issued by Area Biologist Thagard Colvin, 1100 S. 3-Notch St., Andalusia, AL 36420; Phone: 334-222-5415. Request must include current hunting license numbers and a large stamped, self-addressed envelope. Season permits available on a self-service basis from the checking station or during business hours at the Wildlife District VI Office in Andalusia. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist. On all stalk deer hunts, each hunter under 16 years and all females will be issued an either sex permit good for that hunt.

CAHABA RIVER WMA

Located in Bibb and Shelby counties near West Blocton. 41,500 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Gun deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station. Season small game, archery deer and turkey permits can be obtained locally at McKinney Wrecker Service, Rt. 2, Box 2, West Blockton, AL 35184; Greenpond Grocery, PO Box 134, Greenpond, AL 35074; Wee Mart, 270 Hwy. 52, Helena, AL; Phone: 205-339-5716, and Holcomb Building Supply, 3690 Hwy. 25, Montevallo, AL 35115; Hosses, Co. Rd. 54, Pea Ridge, AL, Conoco, Co. Rd. 17, Helena; Bart's Country Store, Hwy. 10, Pea Ridge; or by writing Mike Sievering, P.O. Box 305, Northport, AL 35476. Include a large, self-addressed stamped envelope and your current hunting license numbers and indicate the permit you desire. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist.

CHOCCOLOCCO WMA

Located in Cleburne County near Heflin. 46,550 acres; Big game and small game hunting. MAP

PERMITS: Permits for the Nov. 15 youth and the Dec. 12-13 gun deer hunt will be issued from the two checking stations during the dates of the hunts. Permits on the 2-day gun deer hunts will be issued the day before each hunt beginning at 3:00 p.m. Season permits for the gun deer hunts of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, Dec. 27-Jan. 2, and Jan. 7-10 and for the primitive weapons deer hunt on Dec. 15-20, and for small game, archery deer and turkey will be available from self-service boxes located at the two checking stations or may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Randle Liles, 796 Chosea Springs Road, Anniston, AL 36207. Phone: 256- 435-5422. or the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office, 4101 AL Hwy. 21 North, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Send your current state hunting license number along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Season permits will also be issued at: Coffey's Hunting Supplies, East Gadsden; General Store, Cheaha State Park; White Plains Shopette, Hwy. 9, White Plains; Norton's Express Mart, Hwy. 21 S., Jacksonville; Edwardsville Shopette, Hwy 78, Edwardsville; Courthouse, Heflin; Crossroads Quickmart, intersection Hwy 431 and Hwy 9, Hollis Cross Roads; and Wal-Mart Stores in Oxford, Anniston, and Jacksonville. Permits will be issued from the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office in Jacksonville between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. All deer and turkey must be brought to the checking station before being transported from the area. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist. The two hunter checking stations, one located at the old Warden Lodge and the other located at the junction of Joseph Springs Rd. (FS 522) and Hwy. 9 will be open from 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on dates of the two-day gun deer hunts and the youth hunt.

COOSA WMA

Located in Coosa County near Rockford. 37,291 acres: Big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits for the Jan. 3-9 gun deer hunt and small game, turkey, and archery (deer) may be obtained by writing (must include self-addressed, business size, stamped envelope) Area Biologist Joel D. Glover, PO Box 212, Rockford, AL 35136 ; or Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Wildlife Section, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery AL 36130; Phone 334-242-3469. Season permits also issued locally at Kelley's Cross Roads Grocery, Hwy. 22, Sylacauga Outdoors on Hwy. 280 in Sylacauga and Toodlum's off Hwy. 231 in Hanover. All hunters (including archery) during the gun deer hunts on Nov. 28-29, Dec. 13*, and Jan. 23-24 and primitive weapons deer hunt on Dec. 19-20 shall be issued a hunting permit and shall report in and out at the checking station located at Mt. Moriah Church approximately 7 miles south of Weogufka off of County Hwy. 29. All deer killed shall be reported to personnel at the checking station. The checking station will be opened not later than 5:00 a.m. Trapping permits may be obtained only from area biologist.

COVINGTON WMA

Located in Covington and Geneva Counties near Florala. 22,490 acres; Big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Daily Permits will be issued for gun deer hunting from checking station located near Lawrence Fire Tower on Covington Co. Hwy. 89, which will open no later than 5:00 a.m. Season permits will be issued for small game, archery deer, and turkey and are available at Clem's Tackle Shop, Hwy. 84 W., Opp; Lockhart Grocery, Florala; Revel's Grocery, 4 miles west of Samson on Hwy. 52; and on a self-service basis from the checking station. Permits requested by mail should be made to Area Biologist John Powers, 1100 South 3-Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420; Phone 334-222-5415. Request must include current hunting license number and large, stamped, self-addressed envelope. Trapping permits may be obtained only from area biologists. Special Buck size harvest restrictions apply.

CROW CREEK WMA

Located in Jackson County near Stevenson. 2,161 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit required for all hunting on the waterfowl management areas and refuges may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ben Davis, 234 County Rd. 141, Hollywood, AL 35752, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope; Phone 256-437-2788. Permits will be available from licensed vending agents in Jackson County. Federal duck stamp and federal regulations may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. Alabama duck stamp may be obtained from Probate Judge's Office.

CROW CREEK REFUGE AREA

Located in Jackson County near Stevenson. 2,496 acres; small game only. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit required for all hunting on the waterfowl management areas and refuges may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ben Davis, 234 County Rd. 141, Hollywood, AL 35752, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope; Phone 256-437-2788. Permits will be available from licensed vending agents in Jackson County. Federal duck stamp and federal regulations may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. Alabama duck stamp may be obtained from Probate Judge's Office.

DEMOPOLIS WMA

Located in Sumter, Hale, Marengo and Greene Counties near Demopolis. 6,952 acres; waterfowl, big game, and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits will be issued locally by Pruitt's, Hwy. 80 West, Demopolis; Willingham's Sports, Hwy. 80 West, Demopolis; Milner's Fork, Lock and Dam Road; Demoplis; Frank's One Stop, Elk Food Mart, Hwy. 43 North, Demopolis; AMOCO Food Shop, Coatopa, Belmont Grocery, Belmont; or by writing Supervising Biologist David Nelson, PO Box 993, Demopolis, AL 36732; Office phone: 334- 289-8030. Elk Food Mart is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

ESCAMBIA CREEK COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA

Located in Escambia County near Atmore. 16,599 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: All deer hunters during the gun deer hunts shall be issued a daily permit from the checking station and shall report in and out of the checking station located on Hwy 27 and Steward Road in the Little Rock Community. Checking station will open no later than 5:00 a.m. Season permits issued for small game, archery, primitive weapons, and turkey are available at Escambia County Satellite Courthouse; Escambia County Courthouse, Terry's Corner Store, and on a self-service basis from the checking station. Permits requested by mail should be made to Area Biologist Richard Tharp, 2227 E. Laurel St., Atmore, AL 36502; Phone: 251-626-5474. Request must include current hunting license numbers and a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope. All deer and turkeys harvested must be checked and/or recorded at the checking station. Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist.

FRANK W. & ROB M. BOYKIN WMA

Located in Washington and Mobile Counties near Citronelle. 18,185 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Gun deer permits except 7-day stalk and primitive weapons will be issued daily from checking station located on Washington Co. Rd. 35, 6 miles northeast of Citronelle, AL. Primitive weapons and season small game, archery deer, and turkey permits may be obtained from self-service box at the checking station or by writing District V Office, P.O. Box 247, Daphne, AL 36526; Phone: 251-626-5474. Include a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your current hunting license number. All deer and turkeys killed must be checked at the checking station. Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist.

FREEDOM HILLS WMA

Located in Colbert County near Cherokee. 8,540 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season map/permits may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Mitchell Marks, 4200 White Pike, Cherokee, AL 35616 (enclose current hunting license number and stamped, self-addressed envelope); Phone: 256-359-6208; or locally from Wal-Mart in Russellville and Muscle Shoals; Dependable Service Center, Russellville; C.J.'s Groc., Hwy. 24, Belgreen; Yogi's, intersection of Hwy. 72 and 247; Green's Gas Mart, Hwy. 24W, Russellville; Colbert County Courthouse, Tuscumbia; Franklin County Courthouse, Russellville; Waldrep's 66 in Cherokee and from the self-service issuing station located at Stewart's Camp & on Mt. Mills Road. Deer and turkey killed during the gun or primitive weapons hunts and/or archery hunts shall be reported to the administrators of the hunt. All road gates on old portion of area will be closed except on days of gun deer hunts and the first 10 days of the squirrel season. All other entrance gates will be open from October 1 through February 29 and the month of April. No secondary gates will be opened. Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist. Youth hunt permits will be issued at the checking station on the day of the hunt.

HOLLINS WMA

Located in Clay and Talladega Counties near Hollins. 29,400 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits for the Dec. 6-12 and Jan. 10-16 gun deer hunts and small game, turkey, and archery (deer and turkey) may be obtained by writing (must include self-addressed, business size, stamped envelope) or contacting Area Biologist Gene Carver, PO Box 27, Hollins, AL 35082 or Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Wildlife Section, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL36130; Phone: 334-242-3469. Season permits also issued locally at Country Cousins Store, Hollins; Hollins General Store, Hwy 511, Hollins; Ace Hardware, Ft. Williams Street, Sylacauga; Toodlum's Hwy. 231 in Hanover; Friendly Corner at the intersection of Hwy. 148; Main St. in Sylacauga; Sylacauga Outdoors on Hwy. 280 in Sylacauga; and Mike's Army Surplus Headquarters in Talladega. {All deer hunters (including archery) during the gun deer hunts on Nov. 22 and Dec. 27* and primitive weapons hunts on Dec. 17-18 shall be issued a hunting permit and shall report in and out at the checking station located at Country Cousins Store, Hollins.} All deer killed shall be reported to personnel at the checking station. The checking station will be opened no later than 5:00 a.m. Trapping permits may be obtained only from the area biologist.

KINTERBISH WMA

Located in Sumter and Choctaw Counties near York. 10,400 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season permits for all seasons except gun deer hunting may be obtained from Jachin Grocery, Jachin; Young's Workshop and Village Jewelry and Sports, Butler; Short Stop Grocery, York; Ace Hardware Home and Auto Store, York; Dixie Station and Denco's No. 2, Cuba; Wal-Mart, Livingston; or by writing or contacting Area Biologist Bennett Moseley, PO Box 207, Ward, AL 36922; Phone: 251-626-5474. Permits will also be available on a self-service basis in a mail box at the checking station (equipment shed). All hunters during the gun deer hunts shall be issued a permit from the checking station located at Gaston Community, 3 miles east of Ward, AL on Sumter Co. Rd. 10. The checking station will be open no later than 5:00 a.m. and will be closed one hour after sunset.

SAM R. MURPHY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
(Formerly Lamarion WMA)

Located in Lamar and Marion Counties near Guin. 25,150 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Gun deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station located ½ mile east of Pikeville on Marion Co. 2 Road. Pikeville is 4 miles north of Guin, AL on US Hwys. 43, 78, 278. Season small game, archery deer, and turkey permits can be obtained by writing Area Biologist Jeremy Lowery, 374 Stovall Drive, Guin, AL 35563; Phone: 205-468-3172. Include a large, self addressed, stamped envelope and your current hunting license numbers and indicate the permit you desire. Season permits will also be available at Country Corner, Guin; Wal-Mart in Winfield and Hamilton; Marion and Lamar County Courthouses; Black's Hardware, Guin; Texaco Truck Stop, Hwy 78, Hamilton; Marion County Lake; and Ford Dealership, Sulligent during regular business hours. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist.

LAUDERDALE WMA

Located in Lauderdale County near Waterloo. 11,106 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Permits for gun deer hunts will be issued from the checking station on the dates of the hunts. Season permits (small game and archery) may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Daniel Toole, PO Box 1314, Florence, AL 35631; Phone: 256-353-2634, and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope or locally from Waterloo Market, Waterloo; McFarland Funland & Bait Shop, McFarland Bottom, Florence; Burch Outdoor Shop, Florence; Box Sporting Goods, Hwy. 20; Florence; Brush Creek Gro., Wright; Lake View Market, Wright; Wal-Mart, Florence and from Probate Judges Office, Lauderdale County Courthouse. Deer harvested during the gun hunts and/or archery hunts shall be reported to the administrators of the hunt at the checking station located on Waterloo Road. Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist. On each of the one and two day gun stalk deer hunts, each female hunter and any hunter under 16 years will be issued an either sex deer permit good for that hunt.

LITTLE RIVER WMA

Located in Cherokee and DeKalb Counties near Centre. 15,255 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Permits for the Nov. 22 and Dec. 12-13 gun deer hunts will be issued during the dates of the hunts from the checking station located on Cherokee County Rd. 103, one-half mile from the intersection with Hwy. 35. The checking station will open no later than 5:00 a.m. Season permits will be valid for deer hunts on Nov. 28-Dec. 2, Jan. 16-20, and primitive weapon hunt Dec. 19-23, and for all other hunting seasons listed. These season permits may be obtained at Rip's One-Stop, Hwy. 35, Blanche, AL; Day's Sporting Goods, Centre, AL; Mark's Grocery, Highway 9, Centre, AL; Roy's Country Store, Hwy. 35 between Blanche and Ft. Payne; Terri's Time-Saver, Fisher Crossroads; Abbot Marina, Hwy. 35, Ft. Payne; Gun Shop, Gault Ave., Ft. Payne; Great Outdoor Store, Gault Ave., Ft. Payne; or by writing Area Biologist Tracy Nelson, 4415 County Road 75, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959; Phone 256-435-5422; or Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office, 4101 AL Hwy. 21 North, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Send your current hunting license number along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Permits will be issued from the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office in Jacksonville between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday-Friday. Trapping permits may be obtained from the area biologist.

LOWNDES WMA

Located in northern Lowndes County near White Hall. 10,424 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Season Permits for the Dec. 13-19 gun deer hunt, special feral hog season Aug. 16- Sept. 5 and small game, turkey and archery (deer) will be issued locally by T&M Grocery, County Road 29, St. Clair, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Assistant Resource Office, Hwy. 80, White Hall; Langley's Marina, Henderson Road, White Hall; Hall's Grocery, Old Selma Road, Montgomery; Shopper Stop #145, Hwy. 80, open 7 days/week and 24 hours/day) Lowndesboro; Walter Craig, Inc., Hwy. 22, Selma; or by writing Area Biologist Chris Jaworowski, 227 Ridgeland Farm Road, Lowndesboro, AL 36752, or Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Wildlife Section, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130; Phone: 334-242-3469. All deer hunters (including archery during the gun deer hunts) Dec. 5-6*, Jan. 2-3*, Jan. 30-31* and on the primitive weapons deer hunt Jan. 16-17 and youth deer hunt Nov. 15, shall be issued a hunting permit and shall report in and out at the checking station located on Hunters Loop Road off Henderson Road. The checking station will be open no later than 5:00 am. Trapping permits may be obtained only from the Area Biologist. Special buck size harvest restrictions apply.

MALLARD-FOX CREEK WMA

Located in Lawrence and Morgan Counties near Decatur. 1,483 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and trapping. Permits for trapping must be obtained from area biologist. Waterfowl and small game permits may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Steve Bryant, 21438 Harris Station Rd., Tanner, AL 35671; Phone: 256-353-2634. Permits issued locally by J.C's Gun and Tackle, 1112 6th Ave. S.E., Decatur and University Dr. NW, Huntsville; Wiley Outdoor Sports, 1808 Sportsman Lane, Huntsville and Gateway Shopping Center, Decatur; West End Chevron, 17171 Hwy 72, West Athens; and at the self-service issuing station located at the Swan Creek equipment shed. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT U.S. POST OFFICE. ALABAMA DUCK STAMP MAY BE OBTAINED AT LICENSE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE.

MUD CREEK WMA

Located in Jackson County near Scottsboro. 8,193 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit required for all hunting on the waterfowl management areas and refuges may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ben Davis, 234 County Rd. 141, Hollywood, AL 35752, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope; Phone 256-437-2788. Permits will be available from licensed vending agents in Jackson County. Federal duck stamp and federal regulations may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. Alabama duck stamp may be obtained from Probate Judge's Office.

MULBERRY FORK WMA

Located in Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties near Tutwiler. 35,360 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Gun deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station located 3 miles north of the Franklin Ferry Bridge on Walker County Road 6, 12 miles north of Oak Grove, Alabama. Season small game, archery deer and turkey permits can be obtained locally at The Grove, Lock 17 Road, Adger, AL 35006; Mini-Mart, Hwy 69, Oakman; The Fast Break Shop, Hwy. 269 South, Parrish, AL 35580; Walmart, Hwy. 78, Jasper, 35501; Sportsman's Center, Hwy. 78, Jasper, 35501; Quinn's Marina, Franklin Ferry Rd., Parrish, AL 35580; or by writing Area Biologist Phil Miller, PO Box 176, Oakman, AL 35579; Phone: 205-339-5716. Include a large, self-addressed stamped envelope and your current license numbers and indicate the permit you desire. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist.

NORTH SAUTY REFUGE AREA

Located in Jackson County near Scottsboro. 5,200 acres; small game only. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit required for all hunting on the waterfowl management areas and refuges may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ben Davis, 234 County Rd. 141, Hollywood, AL 35752, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope; Phone 256-437-2788. Permits will be available from licensed vending agents in Jackson County. Federal duck stamp and federal regulations may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. Alabama duck stamp may be obtained from Probate Judge's Office.

OAKMULGEE WMA

Located in Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa Counties. 44,500 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Gun and primitive weapons deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station at the Elliott Creek Work Center on Hale Co. Hwy. 50, 11 miles east of Moundville, AL. Season small game, archery deer, and turkey permits will be available at self-service box located at the checking station; Mayfield's Store, Pondville; Duncanville Feed and Seed, Hwy. 82 E. Duncanville; Woods and Waters, Northport; Pleasant Valley Store on Hale Co. Hwy. 25; and Outdoor's Unlimited, Inc., Tuscaloosa. Requests for permits by mail should be sent to Area Biologist Jeff Makemson, 11481 Colonial Dr., Duncanville, AL 35456; Phone: 205-345-3807. Include current hunting license number with a large, self-addressed stamped envelope. Indicate the permit you desire. All deer killed must be checked at the checking station. Turkeys killed shall be reported to the area biologist. Trapping permits must be obtained from the area biologist.

RACCOON CREEK WMA

Located in Jackson County near Stevenson. 7,080 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit required for all hunting on the waterfowl management areas and refuges may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Ben Davis, 234 County Rd. 141, Hollywood, AL 35752, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope; Phone 256-437-2788. Permits will be available from licensed vending agents in Jackson County. Federal duck stamp and federal regulations may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. Alabama duck stamp may be obtained from Probate Judge's Office.

SCOTCH WMA

Located in Clark County near Coffeeville. 18,207 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Permits required for all hunting and trapping. Gun deer permits issued daily from Management Area Headquarters. No dog deer permits issued after 7:00 a.m. Season small game, archery deer, and turkey permits may be picked up at Area Headquarters or through the mail by writing Area Manager John W. Reid, 790 Firetower Road, Coffeeville, AL 36524; Phone: 251-626-5474 (include current hunting license numbers, and SASE).

SEVEN MILE ISLAND WMA

Located in Lauderdale County near Florence. 4,685 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and trapping. This permit may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Daniel Toole, PO Box 1314, Florence, AL 35631; Phone: 256-353-2634 and enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur or locally from McFarland Funland & Bait Shop, McFarland Bottom, Florence; Burch Fishing Tackle Co., Florence, Box Sporting Goods, Hwy. 20, Florence; Probate Judge's Office, Lauderdale County Courthouse, and Wal-Mart, Florence. Trapping Permits must be obtained from the Area biologist. Federal duck stamp and federal regulation may be obtained at U.S. Post Office. State duck stamp may be obtained at Probate Judge's Office. Vehicles will be allowed beyond entrance gate the first 10 days of the dove season only. Deer killed during the archery season shall be reported to the administrators of the hunt. Report sheet will be located in permit box at entrance gate.

SKYLINE / JAMES D. MARTIN WMA

Located in Jackson County near Scottsboro. 26,968 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Permits for the Nov. 15 youth deer hunt, the Nov. 22 and Dec. 19-20 gun deer hunts, will be issued from the two checking stations during the dates of the hunts. Season permits for the gun deer hunts of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, Jan. 9-13, and Jan. 23-27, the Dec. 5-8 primitive weapons hunt and for small game, archery deer, and turkey may be obtained by writing Area Biologist James J. Schrenkel, 311 Sleepy Lane, Woodville, AL 35776 (include large, self-addressed, stamped envelope and current hunting license number or phone 256-435-5422; or locally from Kirk's Chevron, Hwy. 72, Hollywood, AL; Fackler Texaco, Hwy. 72, Fackler, AL; Woodall's Grocery, Hytop Community, Hwy 79; Thackerson's Grocery, Hytop Community, Hwy. 79; J.C.'s Gun and Tackle, University Drive NW, Huntsville; Wiley's Outdoors, Sportsman's Drive, Huntsville. The checking stations are located on Jackson County Rd. 55 one and one-half miles north of Co. Rd. 42, and on County Road 243, 1/2 mile north of Highway 79 and Hwy 146 Intersection. Trapping permits must be obtained from Area Biologist James J. Schrenkel. Checking stations will be open from 5:00 AM until 5:30 PM on Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Dec. 19-20. Deer killed during these dates will be brought to the checking station. Deer killed during the season gun deer hunts will be registered on a form provided for that purpose at each of the checking stations.

ST. CLAIR COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA

Located in St. Clair County near Pell City. 6,397 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and is valid for all game species and seasons listed hereon. Season permits may be obtained locally at Anna's Grocery, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 231 and U.S. Hwy. 411; K & N Service Station, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 231 and AL Hwy. 144; K-Mart in Pell City; Lucky's Bait and Tackle on Main Street, Pell City, and from Conservation Enforcement Officers in St. Clair County. Permits will also be issued from the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri., or by writing to Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office, 4101 AL Hwy. 21 North, Jacksonville, AL 36265 (enclose current hunting license number and self-addressed stamped envelope): Phone: 256-435-5422. Trapping permits must be obtained from Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office. All deer and turkey killed on the area must be recorded on a ledger made available at Anna's Grocery and at K & N Service Station.

SWAN CREEK WMA

Located in Limestone County near Decatur. 8,870 acres; waterfowl and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and trapping. Permits for trapping must be obtained from area biologist. Waterfowl and small game permits may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Steve Bryant, 21438 Harris Station Rd., Tanner, AL 35671; Phone: 256-353-2634. Permits issued locally by J.C's Gun and Tackle, 1112 6th Ave. S.E., Decatur and University Dr. NW, Huntsville; Wiley Outdoor Sports, 1808 Sportsman Lane, Huntsville and Gateway Shopping Center, Decatur; West End Chevron, 17171 Hwy 72, West Athens; and at the self-service issuing station located at the Swan Creek equipment shed. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT U.S. POST OFFICE. ALABAMA DUCK STAMP MAY BE OBTAINED AT LICENSE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE.

UPPER DELTA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Located in Baldwin & Mobile Counties near Stockton.  35,795 acres; big game, small game, and waterfowl hunting. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and is valid for all game species listed on permit. Permits may be obtained at self-service permit box located on Area off St. Luke Church Road or from Dead Lake Marina, Quint's Hardware, Hubbard's Landing, Saraland, Daphne, and Bay Minette Wal-Marts, Mt. Vernon Conoco, Mt. Vernon Hardware, Baldwin Co. Courthouse, and from the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office, 5093 Battleship Parkway, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, or by writing to Area Biologist Steven W. Barnett, PO Box 247, Daphne, AL 36526; Phone: 251-626-5474. Include a large self-addressed, stamped envelope and your current hunting license number. Trapping permits must be obtained from the Area Biologist. All deer and turkey harvested must be reported to Area Biologist.

W.L. HOLLAND & MOBILE-TENSAW DELTA WMA

Located in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, north and south of the causeway. 58,321 acres of marsh and timber and over 15,000 acres of shallow water; waterfowl, big game, and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and is valid for all game species and seasons listed hereon. Permits may be obtained from Campbell's Hardware; Dead Lake Marina, Winter's Marina, Quint's Hardware, Saraland, Daphne, and Bay Minette Wal-Marts; and from the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office, 5093 Battleship Parkway, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri., or by writing to Area Biologist James C. Masek, PO Box 247, Daphne, AL 36526; Phone: 251-626-5474. Include a large self-addressed, stamped envelope and your current license number. Trapping Permits must be obtained from area biologist.

WEST JEFFERSON PUBLIC HUNTING AREA

Located in Jefferson County near Oak Grove. 42,678 acres. Big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: A season permit is required for all hunting and is valid for all game species and seasons hereon listed. Permits may be obtained from The Grove, Oak Grove, AL; Keith's Hardware, Fairfield; Simmons Sporting Goods, Bessemer; Head's Grocery, Taylor Ferry Road, Alliance; Jefferson County Courthouse or by writing to Supervising Wildlife Biologist, Mike Sievering, PO Box 305, Northport, AL 35476. Include a large, self-addressed stamped envelope and your current hunting license numbers. For information, call 205-339-5716.

WOLF CREEK WMA

Located in Fayette and Walker Counties near Townley. 24,530 acres; big game and small game. MAP

PERMITS: Gun and Primitive weapons deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station located south of AL Hwy. 102 on the Frozen Hollow Road. The checking station will open no later than one hour before sunrise. Season small game, archery deer and turkey permits may be obtained by writing Area Biologist Kevin D. Pugh, 827 Cooner Road, Jasper, AL 35503; Phone: 205-339-5716. Include a large self-addressed, stamped envelope and your current hunting license number. Permits may also be obtained from self-service box at the checking station or from Rick's Quick Stop, Hwy. 78, Carbon Hill; Pat's Archery, Old Russellville Road, Jasper; Scott's Quick Stop, Hwy. 102, Townley; Wal-mart, Hwy 78, Jasper; Sportsman's Center, Hwy 78, Jasper. All deer killed must be checked at the checking station. Turkeys killed shall be reported to the area biologist. Trapping permits must be obtained from area biologist.