Regs 02-03

ALABAMA
REGULATIONS
2002 2003
GAME, FISH, AND

FUR BEARING ANIMALS
ALABAMA
REGULATIONS
RELATING TO
GAME, FISH
AND
FUR-BEARING ANIMALS
DON SIEGELMAN
Governor
RICHARD C. LILES
Acting Commissioner
M. N. CORKY PUGH
Director
FRED R. HARDERS
Assistant Director
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender,
national origin or disability in its hiring or employment
practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its
programs, services or activities. This publication is available
in alternative formats upon request.
O.E.O.
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20204
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Personnel:
Administrative Office............................................................................... 1
Aquatic Education....................................................................................13
Aquatic Plant Management......................................................................12

Capital Development................................................................................13
Eastaboga Fish Hatchery..........................................................................13
Federal Game Agents............................................................................... 9
Fisheries Section......................................................................................10
Hunter Education.....................................................................................17
Law Enforcement Section........................................................................ 1
Marion Fish Hatchery..............................................................................12
Film and Video Section............................................................................ 9
Mussel Management................................................................................11
Non-game Wildlife................................................................................... 9
USDA - Wildlife Damage........................................................................ 9
Wildlife Section.......................................................................................14
Authority for Receiving this Book as Evidence...............................................18

Authority to Promulgate Regulations...............................................................20
Hunter Orange Requirement............................................................................21
Hunting Regulations - Open Seasons and Bag Limits......................................22
Hunting Regulations - Restrictions..................................................................35
Regulations Containing General Provisions.....................................................35
Fur Bearing Animal Regulations......................................................................51
Fishing Regulations.........................................................................................53
Non-game Species Regulation.........................................................................74
Alligator Regulations.......................................................................................77
Invertebrate Species Regulations.....................................................................77
Deer Management Assistance Program............................................................83
Regulations Applying to Management Areas...................................................85
Wildlife Management Area Map......................................................................93
Alabama Wildlife Management Area - General Information............................95
Index................................................................................................................129
General Information.........................................................................................134
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES

MONTGOMERY OFFICE
M. N. CORKY PUGH
DIRECTOR
Office: (334) 242-3465
Home: (334) 271-0727
Radio No. 75
FRED R. HARDERS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Office: (334) 242-3465
Home: (334) 271-0272
Radio No. 76
RAMON STROUD
PILOT
Office: (334) 242-3877
Home: (334) 281-5218
Radio No. 77
JON HORNSBY
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
Office: (334) 242-3851
Home: (334) 272-5218
Radio No. 78
LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION

MONTGOMERY OFFICE
ALLAN E. ANDRESS
CHIEF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Office: (334) 242-3467
Home: (334) 613-7746
Radio No. 95
GENE HOUSTON
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3467
Home: (334) 273-0839
Radio No. 96
CRAIG HILL
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3467
Home: (334) 358-8770
Radio No. 97
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (334) 242-3923
Pat Eldridge, Supervisor
OPERATION GAME WATCH
1-800-272-GAME to report violators
www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
MontgomeryTelephone:..(334) 242-3467..........MONTGOMERY
FEDERAL GAME AGENTS
1901
1903
Garry S. Phillips
Esther Hollon, Secretary, Millbrook Office
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Division of Law Enforcement, 3763 Highway 14, Millbrook 36054
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 285-9600......MILLBROOK
1902
Donnie Grace
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 1470, Daphne 36526
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 441-5787......DAPHNE
USDA - WILDLIFE DAMAGE
1920
Frank Boyd
Room 118 Ext. Hall, Auburn University 36849-5656
Telephone: H/887-6789................................(334) 844-5670 or 844-5674
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

INFORMATION & EDUCATION SECTION
OUTDOOR ALABAMA TELEVISION
5195
Dennis Holt..................................................(205) 663-7938

Oak Mountain State Park, 300 Terrace Drive, Pelham 35124
Home.................................(205) 631-5846
Media Center.....................(205) 663-7938
Outdoor Alabama TV. Fax (205) 664-3145
1113Ron Jolly..........................................................(334) 242-3151

64 N. Union Street, Suite 449, Montgomery 36130
Home................................(334) 727-4327
Outdoor Alabama TV. Fax (334) 242-1880
FISHERIES SECTION
MONTGOMERY OFFICE
STAN COOK, CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3881
Home: (334) 244-9976
Radio No. 90
JOE ADDISON
ASSISTANT CHIEF (MANAGEMENT)
Office: (334) 242-3887
Home: (334) 567-9828
Radio No. 91
NICK NICHOLS
ASSISTANT CHIEF (RESEARCH)
Office: (334) 242-3883
Home: (334) 857-2452
Radio No. 92
STATE LAKES
Radio No.
701
702
703
704
705
JACK TURNER, SUPERVISOR

Folsom Administrative Building
64 N. Union Street, Ste. 551, Montgomery 36130
Telephone: H/567-0547................................(334) 242-3886......MONTGOMERY
Vacant, Biologist Aide I/II
Telephone: H/...............................................(334) 242-5826......STATE LAKES
Vacant, Laborer
Telephone: H/................................................(334) 242-5826......STATE LAKES
Phillip Emfinger, Building Maintenance Supervisor
Telephone: H/541-4543................................(334) 242-5826......STATE LAKES
Marvin Stinson, Carpenter
Telephone: H/727-0939................................(334) 242-5826......STATE LAKES
DISTRICT I
180
181
182
KEITH B. FLOYD, SUPERVISOR

21438 Harris Station Rd., Tanner 35671
Telephone: H/230-0515................................(256) 353-2634......DISTRICT I
Chris Green, Biologist II
Traci D. Berry, Biologist Aide I/II
MUSSEL MANAGEMENT
183
JEFF GARNER, SUPERVISOR

350 Co. Road 275, Florence 35633
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 767-7673......FLORENCE
DISTRICT II
280
281
282
E. DAN CATCHINGS, SUPERVISOR

Post Office Box 158, Eastaboga 36260
Telephone: H/831-2552................................(256) 831-6860......DISTRICT II
Stephen M. Smith, Biologist II
Mark Dowdey, Biologist Aide I/II
DISTRICT III
380
381
382
JERRY MOSS, SUPERVISOR

Post Office Box 305, Northport 35476
Telephone: H/333-1750................................(205) 339-5716......DISTRICT III
Jay Haffner, Biologist II
Jim Piper, Biologist Aide I/II
DISTRICT IV
480
481
482
JAMES J. McHUGH, SUPERVISOR

64 North Union Street, Ste. 658, Montgomery 36130
Telephone: H/260-0585................................(334) 242-3874......DISTRICT IV
Steven J. Rider, Biologist II
Travis Powell, Biologist Aide I/II
64 North Union Street, Ste. 658 , Montgomery 36130
DISTRICT V
580
JOE ZOLCZYNSKI, SUPERVISOR

Telephone: H/928-3479.................................(251) 626-5153......DISTRICT V
581
David Armstrong, Biologist II
Telephone: H/626-7478................................(251) 626-5153......DISTRICT V
DISTRICT V. continued
Radio No.
582
Kevin Brown, Biologist Aide I/II

Telephone: H/461-9901................................(251) 626-5153......DISTRICT V
AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

585
586
JOSEPH B. JERNIGAN, SUPERVISOR

Telephone: H/990-0551............................(251) 626-5153......SPANISH FORT
Vacant, Biologist Aide I/II
Telephone: H/...............................................(251) 626-5153......SPANISH FORT
DISTRICT VI
680
MIKE NEWMAN, SUPERVISOR

Post Office Box 310292, Enterprise 36331-0292
Telephone: H/393-1033................................(334) 347-9467......DISTRICT VI
681
682
Ken Weathers, Biologist II

Robert McCarter, Biologist Aide I/ II
HATCHERIES SUPERVISOR
700
JAMES COOK, HATCHERIES SUPERVISOR

Telephone: H/831-1192.(256) 831-6860.EASTABOGA
MARION FISH HATCHERY

710
MAURICE JACKSON, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

Route 3, Box 85, Marion 36756
Telephone: H/683-4211................................(334) 683-6550......MARION
713
Phillip Jessie, Biologist Aide I/II
714
Dickey Huey, Biologist Aide III
715
Wade Taylor, Biologist Aide I/II
716 James B. Bamberg, Biologist Aide III
717
Gordon Knighten, Biologist Aide I/II
718
Maurice Winton, Biologist Aide I/II
719
Don Boyle, Biologist Aide III
MARION FISHERIES LABORATORY
720
721
Phillip Kilpatrick, Biologist Aide III

Route 3, Box 85, Marion 36756
Telephone: H/683-4743.................................(334) 683-6550......MARION
Rodney McVay, Biologist Aide I/II
Telephone: H/683-6264..(334) 683-6550..MARION
EASTABOGA FISH HATCHERY

730
731
732
733
ROB ANDRESS, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

Telephone: H/741-1828................................(256) 831-6860......EASTABOGA
Koley Gilmer, Biologist Aide I/II
Telephone: H/892-3578.........................(256) 831-6860..EASTABOGA
John Paul, Biologist Aide I/II
Kevin Baswell, Biologist Aide I/II
CARBON HILL FISH HATCHERY

735
736
737
PHIL EKEMA, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

368 Second Ave., Carbon Hill 35549
Telephone: H/924-0256........................(205) 924-4321...CARBON HILL
Jeffery Stewart, Biologist Aide I/II
Telephone: H/924-1173................................(205) 924-4321......CARBON HILL
Shane Bland, Laborer
Telephone: H/384-6187.(205) 924-4321..CARBON HILL
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
740
DANIEL P. THOMPSON, COORDINATOR

741
742
743
744
64 North Union Street, Suite 551, Montgomery 36130

John A. Rinehart, Equipment Operator III
Steve E. Taylor, Equipment Operator II
Michael Hale, Laborer
Richard Deavours, Laborer
Telephone: H/683-9544..(334) 683-6458..MARION
AQUATIC EDUCATION
485
DOUG DARR, COORDINATOR

64 North Union Street, Suite 514, Montgomery 36130
Telephone: H/358-0932.(334) 353-2121..MONTGOMERY
WILDLIFE SECTION
MONTGOMERY OFFICE
GARY H. MOODY, CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3469
Home: (334) 271-0617
Radio No. 85
DAVID C. HAYDEN
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3469
Home: (334) 271-4042
Radio No. 86
KEITH GUYSE
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Office: (334) 242-3469
Home: (334) 285-7353
Radio No. 87
DISTRICT I
Radio No.
150
155
160
165
170
175
DUDLEY WHITE, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

21438 Harris Station Road, Tanner 35671-9716
Telephone: H/773-2797....Fax/ 340-0402....(256) 353-2634......DISTRICT I
Jeremy Lowery, Area Biologist
374 Stovall Drive, Guin 35563
Telephone: H/468-9177................................(205) 468-3172 .....SAM R. MURPHY
Ron Eakes, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 775, Moulton 35650
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 351-8509......BLACK WARRIOR
Mitchell Marks, Area Biologist
3487 Mulberry Lane, Cherokee 35616-3911
Telephone:H/370-7558..................................(256) 359-6208......FREEDOM HILLS
Daniel Toole, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 1314, Florence 35631
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 760-8670......LAUDERDALE
Steve Bryant, Area Biologist
20543 Harris Loop, Elkmont 35620-7327
Telephone: H/232-8266................................(256) 353-2634......SWAN CREEK
DISTRICT II
250
WILLIAM COGGINS, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

4101 Alabama Highway 21 North, Jacksonville 36265
Telephone: H/435-2982....Fax/435-2143.....(256) 435-5422......DISTRICT II
251
Edward Sharp, Equipment Operator
99 McFoilton, Scottsboro 35768
255
Randle Liles, Area Biologist
796 Chosea Springs Road, Anniston 36207
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 231-1019......CHOCCOLOCCO
260
Tracy Nelson, Area Biologist
4415 County Road 75, Cedar Bluff 35959
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 779-8586......LITTLE RIVER
DISTRICT II continued
Radio No.
265
270
Keith McCutcheon, Area Biologist

234 County Road 141, Hollywood 35752
Telephone: H/228-3430................................(256) 437-2788......JACKSON CO. AREA
James J. Schrenkel, Jr., Area Biologist
311 Sleepy Lane, Woodville 35776
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 587-6474......SKYLINE-MARTIN
DISTRICT III
350
MIKE SIEVERING, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-IN-CHARGE

UPS: 8211 Highway 82, West
351
352
353
355
360
365
370
375
Telephone: H/926-4072....Fax/333-2900.....(205) 339-5716......DISTRICT III

David Nelson, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
Post Office Box 993, Demopolis 36732
UPS: 1105 Bailey Street, 36732
Telephone: H/289-5631....Fax/289-0214.....(334) 289-8030......DEMOPOLIS
Chris Cook, Biologist
Telephone:..Fax/(334)289-0214.(334) 289-8030...DEMOPOLIS
Tony Burgett, Equipment Operator

223 Country Lane, Jasper 35503
Telephone: H/(205)384-1868.........DISTRICT III
Jeffery Makemson, Area Biologist
11481 Colonial Drive, Duncanville 35456
Telephone: H/345-3807................................(205) 371-6375......OAKMULGEE
Kevin D. Pugh, Area Biologist
827 Cooner Road, Jasper 35501
Telephone:.....................................................(205) 387/0822.......WOLF CREEK
Phillip Miller, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 176, Oakman 35579
Telephone:.....................................................(205) 622-3312......MULBERRY FORK
Rick Roberts, Area Biologist
10398 Montevallo Road, Brierfield 35035
Telephone: .....................................................(205)926-5982......CAHABA RIVER
, Area Biologist
Telephone: ................................................... (334) 289-8030.....DEMOPOLIS
DISTRICT IV
450
RICK CLAYBROOK, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

64 North Union Street, Montgomery 36130
455 Gene Carver, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 27, Hollins 35082
Telephone......................................................(256) 249-9688......HOLLINS
460
Joel D. Glover, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 212, Rockford 35136-0212
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 377-2437......COOSA
DISTRICT IV continued
Radio No.
465
470
Chris Jaworowski, Area Biologist

227 Ridgeland Farm Road, Lowndesboro 36752
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 874-4471......LOWNDES
Brett Abbott, Biologist Aide
2228 County Road 57, Prattville 36067
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 365-6720......AUTAUGA
DISTRICT V
550
551
552
555
560
Charles Sharp, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Telephone: H/945-1010....Fax/621-1489.....(251) 626-5474 .....DISTRICT V
Bruce Todd, Biologist
P. O. Box 933, Jackson 36545
Telephone: H/246-0023 Fax/246-3570......(251) 246-2165......JACKSON
Fred Pringle, Biologist Aide III
1415 Stimpson Sanctuary Road, Jackson 36545
Telephone:.....................................................(251) 246-7731......F. T. STIMPSON
Ben Davis, Area Biologist
P. O. Box 932, Citronelle 36522
Telephone: .(251) 246-2165.BOYKIN
James Masek, Area Biologist
247 Daphne, 36526
Telephone: H/928-2808....Fax/621-1489..... (251) 626-5474.....HOLLAND & M-T
563
565
570
575
Steve Barnett, Area Biologist

P. O. Box 247 Daphne, 36526
Telephone..H/580-3731Fax/621-1489 (251) 626-5474..... .UPPER DELTA
Richard S. Tharp, Area Biologist
2227 E. Laurel Street, Atmore 36502
Telephone:..................................................... (251)368-2830......ESCAMBIA CREEK
Bennett Moseley, Area Biologist
Post Office Box 207, Ward 36922
Telephone:.....................................................(205) 392-4436......KINTERBISH
John Reid, Area Manager
790 Firetower Road, Coffeeville 36524
Telephone: H/275-8129................................(251) 246-2165......SCOTCH
DISTRICT VI
650
KENNETH G. JOHNSON, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

1100 South 3-Notch Street, Andalusia 36420
Telephone: H/222-3384....Fax/ 222-2595....(334) 222-5415......DISTRICT VI
651
Joe Barrow, Equipment Operator
Rural Route 1, Box 143-A, Andalusia 36420
Telephone: H/572-4178................................(334) 222-5415......ANDALUSIA
652
William N. Gray, Biologist
Telephone: H/899-8515.Fax 347-9030. (334) 347-9467......ENTERPRISE
DISTRICT VI continued
Radio No.
655
660
665
Thagard Colvin, Area Biologist

Telephone:.....................................................(334) 222-3203......BLUE SPRING
John S. Powers, Area Biologist
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 493-4645......COVINGTON
Frank Allen, Area Biologist
188 Christa Drive, Midway 36053
Telephone:.....................................................(334) 529-3222......BARBOUR
ADMINISTRATIVE
750
751
752
Andrew Nix, Forester

64 North Union Street, Ste. 584, Montgomery, 36130
Telephone: H/567-9877.................................(334) 242-3469......MONTGOMERY
Stanley Stewart, Wildlife Biologist
Telephone: H/514-1885.................................(334) 242-3864......MONTGOMERY
Ericha Shelton, Wildlife Biologist
Telephone: H/738-8887................................. (334) 242-3469. .MONTGOMERY
HUNTER EDUCATION
755
756
757
RAY METZLER, HUNTER EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Stuart R. Goldsby
2569 County Road 1527, Cullman 35058
Telephone: H/796-7869.................................(256) 739-3530......NORTH ALABAMA
James A. Altiere
Route 3, Box 443C, Georgiana 36033
Telephone: H/382-7346................................(334) 222-5415......SOUTH ALABAMA
NON-GAME WILDLIFE
765
Mark Sasser, COORDINATOR

766
767
Telephone: H/264-8344(334) 242-3469MONTGOMERY

Keith Hudson, Biologist
309 Knightsbridge Road, Florence 35631
Telephone:.....................................................(256) 760-8233......NORTH ALABAMA
Roger Clay, Biologist
Post Office Box 7245, Spanish Fort 36577
Telephone: H/928-9047.................................(334) 626-5474...... SOUTH ALABAMA
. . . THE COMMISSIONER . . . SHALL PUBLISH IN PAMPHLET FORM FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION ALL LAWS TOGETHER
WITH SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO GAME, BIRDS, FISH, FURBEARERS, SEAFOODS AND OTHER MATTERS
OVER WHICH SUCH COMMISSIONER . . . HAS AUTHORITY OR SUPERVISION. SUCH PAMPHLET SO PUBLISHED SHALL BE
RECEIVED IN EVIDENCE WITHOUT FURTHER PROOF OF SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE . . . .
Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-2-8
NOTE:
For convenience, the Game and Fish Laws and the Game and Fish
Regulations are being published in separate pamphlets.
GAME AND FISH DIVISION NAME CHANGE TO

Act No. 99-637, passed by the Alabama Legislature, renamed the Game and Fish Division of the Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Pursuant to this Act, wherever reference is made in these regulations to the
Game and Fish Division or the Division of Game and Fish, the reference should be construed to refer to Division of Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries.
DEFINITION OF HUNTING
Hunting includes pursuing, shooting, killing, capturing and trapping wild animals, wild fowl, wild birds, and all lesser acts, such as disturbing,
harrying or worrying, or placing, setting, drawing, or using any device used to take wild animals, wild fowl, wild birds, whether they result in taking
or not, and includes every act of assistance to any person in taking or attempting to take wild animals, wild fowl, or wild birds.
REGULATIONS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE OF ALABAMA
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-2-8, Code of Alabama 1975, I do hereby publish the official 2002-2003 pamphlet of the following
regulations of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries of the State of Alabama, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
These regulations have been promulgated pursuant to the authority of Title 9 of the Code of Alabama 1975, or other laws of the State of Alabama.
Any person, firm, corporation or association so violating or attempting to violate any of these regulations or any part of same, shall, upon
conviction, be subject to the penalty or penalties as provided for by the Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 9-1-4, or as otherwise specifically provided
for by the laws of the State of Alabama.
Richard C. Liles
Acting Commissioner
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
220-2-.85
Hunter Orange Requirement for Hunting and Definition of

Open Permit-Public Land
(1)
All persons hunting any wildlife species (except waterfowl, turkey, and mourning dove and while hunting legally designated
species during legal nighttime hours) during dates and in areas open by regulation to gun deer season are required to wear an outer
garment above the waist with a minimum of 144 square inches of hunter orange or either a full size hunter orange hat or cap. Hunters are
not required to wear hunter orange when hunting from a stand elevated twelve (12) feet or more from the ground, when hunting in an
enclosed box stand, when traveling in an enclosed vehicle, or when traveling on foot no more than twenty feet directly between an
operating enclosed vehicle and a stand where the hunter is exempt from the hunter orange requirement. The hunter orange must be worn
when traveling on foot between an operating enclosed vehicle and exempt stand when the distance is more than a direct distance of twenty
feet. A small logo and/or printing is permitted on the front of hunter orange caps; otherwise, hunter orange must be of solid color and
visible from any angle. Only hunter orange, commonly called blaze orange, ten mile cloth, etc., is legal. The various shades of red as
well as camo orange are not legal.
(2)
Open Permit-Public Land is defined as governmentally owned land open for public hunting and/or lands made available to
the public on an individual basis whether for a fee or not. Examples of such lands would be national forest lands, lands owned by lumber
companies and utility companies available for use by hunters either through free permits, fee permits or no permit requirement.
220-2-.012002-2003 Hunting Seasons

(1) The following 2002-2003 hunting seasons, in accordance with the below-stated times, places, manner, and means, are hereby
established:
(a)
DEER: BUCKS ONLY with bare antlers visible above natural hairline one a day. Guns or Bow and Arrow.
NO
DEER HUNTING ALLOWED ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS IN BANKHEAD AND TALLADEGA (TALLADEGA
DIVISION) NATIONAL FORESTS, EXCEPT DEER HUNTING SHALL BE ALLOWED ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 26 27 AND DECEMBER 24 25.
Autauga; Baldwin, except south of Intracoastal Canal; Barbour; Blount; Bullock; Butler; Calhoun (except National Forest Service
Lands); Choctaw; Clarke; Clay (except National Forest Service Lands); Coffee; Colbert; Conecuh; Covington; Crenshaw; Cullman;
Dale; Dallas (except National Forest Service Lands); Escambia; Etowah; Fayette; Geneva; Greene; Hale (except National Forest
Service Lands); Henry; Jefferson; Lee; Lowndes; Macon, (except the Tuskegee National Forest which is open to stalk hunting only);
Marengo; Marion; Mobile; Monroe; Montgomery; Pickens; Pike; Russell; Shelby; St. Clair; Sumter; Talladega (except National
Forest Service Lands); Tallapoosa; Tuscaloosa (except National Forest Service Lands); Walker; Washington; Wilcox; Winston (except
National Forest Service Lands).
By Dog or Stalk Hunting
November 23 January 15
By Stalk Hunting Only

(NO DOGS OR BUCKSHOT)
January 16 January 31
Bibb; Chilton; and Perry (except National Forest Service Lands) and that area east of Alabama Hwy. 219, south of U.S. Hwy. 82 and
north of Alabama Hwy. 183.
Elmore, except that area east of U.S. Hwy. 231, south of Alabama Hwy. 14, west of Tumkeehatchee Creek and north of the Tallapoosa
River. Franklin (except National Forest Service Lands) and that area south of Alabama Hwy. 24, east of County Road 81 and Alabama
Hwy. 243.

That area of Bibb; Chilton; and Perry, east of Alabama Hwy. 219, south of U.S. Hwy. 82 and north of Alabama Hwy. 183.
That area of Elmore, east of U.S. Hwy. 231, south of Alabama Hwy. 14, west of Tumkeehatchee Creek and north of the Tallapoosa River.
That area of Franklin, south of Alabama Hwy. 24, east of County Road 81 and Alabama Hwy. 243 (except National Forest Service
Lands).
(NO DOGS OR BUCKSHOT) November 23 - January 31
Lamar.
November 23 December 27

December 28 January 31
National Forest Service Lands in Calhoun; Clay; Talladega; and Winston Counties.
By Dog or Stalk Hunting (except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
By Stalk Hunting Only (except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
All deer hunting is closed on Bankhead and Talladega (Talladega Division) National Forests on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week
during the season, except deer hunting shall be allowed on Tuesday, November 26, Wednesday, November 27, Tuesday, December 24
and Wednesday, December 25.
Conecuh National Forest in Covington and Escambia Counties.
Cherokee; Cleburne (except National Forest Service Lands); DeKalb; Houston; Jackson; Lauderdale; Lawrence (except National
Forest Service Lands); Limestone; the Tuskegee National Forest in Macon; Madison; Marshall; Morgan; Randolph; National Forest
Service Lands in Bibb; Chilton; Dallas; Hale; Perry; and Tuscaloosa Counties.
National Forest Service Lands in Cleburne; Franklin; and Lawrence Counties.

By Stalk Hunting Only (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays)*
November 23 - January 31
*In addition to the above dates, deer hunting season is open on the National Forest Service Lands listed above on Tuesday and Wednesday,
November 26 27 and December 24 25.
Chambers; Coosa.
No Dogs** or Buckshot except by special permit from the Department.
**Dog Deer Hunting may be allowed in Chambers and Coosa Counties under special permit from the Department. Individual property
owners in Chambers and Coosa Counties may hunt with dogs on their own property without special permit. No dog deer hunting allowed
on Open Permit-Public Land (see definition).
1. DEER: HUNTERS CHOICE (except spotted fawns) During the Hunters Choice Gun Season. Two deer per day may be
harvested only one of which may be an antlered buck. Legal hunting methods (Dog or Stalk Hunting) shall be the same as listed in the Deer:
Bucks Only Season for each county or area during the dates of Hunters Choice Season.
70-Day Season (Entire Season)
Autauga; Baldwin, north of Intracoastal Canal; Barbour; Bibb (except National Forest Service Lands); Bullock; Butler; Chambers; Chilton
(except National Forest Service Lands); Choctaw; Clarke; Coffee; Conecuh; Covington (except National Forest Service Lands); Crenshaw;
Dale; Dallas (except National Forest Service Lands); Elmore, south of State Hwy. 14; Escambia, (except National Forest Service Lands);
Geneva; Greene; Hale (except National Forest Service Lands); Henry; Houston; Lee; Lowndes; Macon (except National Forest Service
Lands); Marengo; Mobile; Monroe; Montgomery; Perry (except National Forest Service Lands); Pickens; Pike; Russell; Sumter;
Tallapoosa, south of US Hwy. 280 from the Coosa County line to the Tallapoosa River, and east and south of the Tallapoosa River; Tuscaloosa
(except National Forest Service Lands); Washington; and Wilcox.
Private Owned and Leased Lands
Open Permit-Public Land (Except National Forest Service Lands)

46-Day Season
Clay (except National Forest Service Lands); Cleburne (except National Forest Service Lands); Coosa; Elmore, north of State Hwy 14;
Fayette; Jackson; Lamar; Marion; St. Clair; Randolph; Talladega (except National Forest Service Lands); Tallapoosa, north of US Hwy.
280 and north and west of the Tallapoosa River.
Open Permit-Public Land (except National Forest Service Lands)

32-Day Season
Calhoun (except National Forest Service Lands); Cherokee; Cullman, south of US Hwy. 278; DeKalb; Shelby; and Walker.
November 23 December 8

16-Day Season
Blount; Colbert; Cullman, north of U. S. Hwy. 278; Etowah; Franklin (except National Forest Service Lands); Jefferson; Lauderdale, west
of Hwy. 43; and Marshall.
November 23 November 30

9-Day Season
Lauderdale, east of Hwy. 43; Lawrence (except National Forest Service Lands); Limestone; Madison; Morgan; and Winston (except
National Forest Service Lands).
November 27 November 30
Open Permit-Public Lands
Closed
5-Day Season
National Forest in Covington; Escambia; and Macon Counties.
Open Permit-Public Lands
Closed
Closed to Hunters Choice Hunting.

Baldwin, south of Intracoastal Canal.
2. DEER: BY BOW AND ARROW AND SPEAR STALK HUNTING ONLY(NO DOGS) Two deer per day only one of
which may be an antlered buck (except Spotted Fawns)
STATEWIDE (except National Forest Service Lands)
October 15 January 31
Tuskegee National Forest and the Oakmulgee Division of the Talladega National Forest.
Conecuh National Forest in Covington and Escambia Counties

Bankhead and Talladega (Talladega Division) National Forest No deer hunting allowed on Tuesday and Wednesday* each week.
*In addition to the above dates, deer hunting season is open on the National Forest Service Lands listed above on Tuesday and Wednesday,
November 26 27 and December 24 25.
3. DEER: BY MUZZLELOADER ONLY STALK HUNTING ONLY (NO DOGS) Open Sights Only (no scopes). During
the muzzleloader deer season, two deer per day only one of which may be an antlered buck (except Spotted Fawns).
All counties and areas closed to gun deer hunters choice season, except Open Permit-Public Land and except Baldwin County
south of intra-coastal canal.
Corps of Engineer lands in Greene; Pickens; and Sumter Counties

(b) TURKEY: GOBBLERS ONLYOne a Day, Five During Combined Fall and Spring Seasons.
Clarke; Clay; Covington; Monroe; Randolph; Talladega.
March 15 - April 25
Autauga; Baldwin, except south of U.S. Hwy. 98 from Florida line west to Alabama Hwy. 59; Barbour; Bibb; Blount; Bullock; Butler;
Calhoun; Chambers; Cherokee; Chilton; Choctaw; Cleburne; Coffee; Conecuh; Coosa; Crenshaw; Cullman; Dale; Dallas;
DeKalb; Elmore; Escambia; Etowah; Fayette; Greene; Hale; Henry, Houston; Jackson; Jefferson; Lamar; Lee; Lowndes; Macon;
Marengo; Marion; Marshall; Mobile; except south of Interstate 10 from the Mississippi state line east to Alabama Hwy. 188 and south
on Alabama Hwy. 188 to Coden, Alabama; Montgomery; Perry; Pickens; Pike; Russell; Shelby; St. Clair; Sumter; Tallapoosa;
Tuscaloosa; Walker; Washington; Wilcox.
March 15 - April 30
Colbert; Franklin; Geneva; Lawrence, south of Alabama Hwy. 24; Madison; Winston.
April 1 - April 30
Lauderdale, west of Natchez Trace and north of County Road 8 west of U.S. Hwy. 43; Limestone, north of U. S. Hwy. 72.
- April 30
Lawrence, north of Hwy. 157 and west of Hwy. 33 and south of Hwy. 20 and east of Hwy. 101.
April 25 - April 27
Morgan County is not open to Turkey Hunting. Restocking efforts are underway.
(c)
MOURNING DOVE:
SOUTH ZONE: Baldwin; Barbour; Coffee; Conecuh; Covington; Dale; Escambia; Geneva; Henry; Houston; Mobile.
12 a Day 12 in Possession in South Zone (70 days)
Split Season
October 5 November 24
Shooting Hours: 12 Oclock noon until Sunset (Afternoon Shooting Only)
NORTH ZONE: All counties except those listed above.
15 a Day 15 in Possession in North Zone (60 Days)
Split Season
September 7 October 20
Shooting Hours:
12 Oclock noon until Sunset (Afternoon Shooting Only)
September 7
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset (All Day)
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset (All Day)
(d) BOBWHITE QUAIL: 12 a Day 12 in Possession
November 16 February 28
(e)
RABBIT:
8 a Day 8 in Possession
October 1 February 28
April 10
No running of dogs during daytime or after 3:00 A.M. during and in areas of spring turkey season.
(f)
SQUIRREL: 8 a Day--8 in Possession
(g) RACCOON: 5 Per Person--Private Owned and Leased Lands

5 Per Party--Open Permit-Public Land
October 1 February 28
September 2 - February 28
(h) OPOSSUM: No Bag Limit
(i)
FOX:
1 a Day--1 in Possession--Daylight Hours Only--Guns only in areas of and during dates of turkey and/or gun deer season. Bow and
Arrow--in areas of and during dates of open bow and arrow seasons for deer and turkey.
DOGS ONLY--NO GUNS OR BOW AND ARROW--No Closed Season except no running of dogs during daytime or after 3:00 A.M.
during and in areas of spring turkey season.
(j)
BOBCAT:
No Bag Limit--Daylight Hours Only--Guns only in areas of and during dates of turkey and/or gun deer season. Bow and Arrow--in areas
of and during dates of open bow and arrow seasons for deer and turkey.
NOTE: See "Tagging Requirements" under trapping seasons.
(k) COYOTE:
GUNS AND BOW AND ARROW ONLY (NO DOGS)
No Bag Limit--No Closed Season. Daylight Hours Only.
GUNS AND BOW AND ARROW WITH DOGS--Only during daylight hours in areas of and during dog deer season.
(l)
BEAVER, NUTRIA, AND GROUNDHOG:
No Bag Limit--Daylight Hours Only
No Closed Season
(m) STARLINGS, CROWS, AND BLACKBIRDS:

No Bag Limit--Daylight Hours Only
No Closed Season
(n) FERAL SWINE (WILD HOGS):

Dogs, Guns, or Bow and Arrow, or Spear*
NO BAG LIMIT--DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY
No Closed Season
Dogs Only*
NO BAG LIMIT--NIGHTTIME--NO WEAPONS--No Closed Season except no running of dogs during daytime or after 3:00 A.M. during
and in areas of spring turkey season.
Trapping by Landowner or his Agent

NO BAG LIMIT
No Closed Season
*No hunting on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the Bankhead National Forest during the dates of the deer season except hunting shall be
allowed on November 26 27 and December 24 25.
Once reduced to personal possession of the landowner or agent, feral swine will no longer be considered a game animal. However, feral
swine will be treated as a game animal at any time they are hunted.
(o)
BEAR, MOUNTAIN LION, ALLIGATOR AND RUFFED GROUSE

No Open Season
(p) WOODCOCK: 3 a Day--6 in Possession

December 18 - January 31
Shooting Hours--One-half hour before Sunrise to Sunset.
(q) SNIPE: 8 a Day--16 in Possession
November 14 - February 28
(r)
RAIL, PURPLE GALLINULE AND COMMON MOORHENS:
15 a Day--15 in Possession
September 14 - September 22

(s)
SPECIAL TEAL SEASON:
4 a Day--8 in possession
Shooting Hours -- One-half hour before Sunrise to Sunset.

(t)
SPECIAL EARLY CANADA GOOSE SEASON:
5 a Day--10 in possession

(u) DUCK, COOT, MERGANSER:
(See Rule 220-2-.77)

220-2-.77 2002-2003 Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose, and Teal
Hunting Seasons
(1) The following 2002-2003 hunting seasons for duck, coot, merganser, goose and teal, in accordance with the below -stated times,
places, manners, and means, are hereby established:
(a)
Duck (except Pintail

and Canvasback);
Coot; and Merganser:
Pintail
Canvasback:
CLOSED
(b) Goose:
Southern James Bay Population (SJBP) Zone - That portion of Limestone County south of U. S. Hwy. 72; that portion of
Morgan County east of U.S. Hwy. 31, north of State Hwy. 36, and west of U. S. Hwy. 231; and that portion of Madison
County south of Swancott Road and west of Triana Road
Canada Geese:
Other Geese:
Remainder of State (All Geese) September 28 October 19 and December 14 January 30.
(c)
Bag Limits Duck:

for Duck,
wood ducks, Coot, and
Goose
6 ducks a day and may include no

more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of Merganser,
which may be a female), 2
3 mottled ducks, 1 black duck, 2
redhead, 1 pintail (during open season only), and 3 scaup. The possession limit is twice the daily
bag limit.
Merganser:
5 a day, only 1 may be a hooded merganser. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Coot:
15 a day--30 in possession.
Canada Goose
during Special
Canada Goose
Season:
5 a day10 in possession.
Goose:
5 a Day -- 5 in Possession
The bag limit of 5 shall not include more than 2 Canada geese or 2 white-fronted geese. The
possession limit of 5 shall include no more than 4 Canada geese and white -fronted geese in
aggregate.
(d) Time for

to sunset.
Duck,
Coot,
Merganser,
and Goose:
Duck, Coot, Merganser, and Goose may be hunted
Hunting one-half hour before sunrise
(e) Special Teal Season: September 14 - 22. Teal - 4 a day - 8 in possession. Special Canada Goose Season: September 1-15 - 5 a
day - 10 in possession. One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
(f)
Special Youth
Waterfowl
Hunting Days:
February 8 & 9, 2003, in accordance with regulations.
(g) Non-toxic
shot:
(Informational Note: The use of non-toxic shot, either

(1) steel shot T size or smaller, or (2) other shot and sizes approved by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is
required in Alabama for waterfowl hunting.)
(h) Duck
Stamps:
(Informational Note: State and Federal Duck Stamps

shall be required when Hunting Migratory Waterfowl.
All licensed hunters are also required to have a Harvest
Information Program permit.)
(2) Rule 220-2-.77, as previously adopted, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.
220-2-.107 Special 2002-2003 Hunting Seasons for Redstone Arsenal,
Fort Rucker, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and Ft.

McClellan Army National Guard Training Center
(1) The following special Hunter's Choice Deer Seasons on the following specific areas, in accordance with the below-stated times,
places, manners, and means, are hereby established:
(a) Redstone Arsenal, is hereby opened to the stalk gun hunting of deer, antlered and antlerless, except spotted fawns, on November 16,
2002; and Fort Rucker and Ft. McClellan Army National Guard Training Center are hereby opened to the stalk gun hunting of deer, antlered and
antlerless, except spotted fawns, on November 16 and 17, 2002. The hunting will be restricted to youth and handicapped persons. One deer per
day.
(b) Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, except Redstone Arsenal, located in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties, Alabama, is
hereby opened to the stalk gun hunting of deer, antlered and antlerless, except spotted fawns, sunrise to sunset, from January 18 to January
31, 2003, restricted to black powder, flintlock firearms, .40 caliber or larger with open metallic sights (no scopes); and is opened to the
archery hunting of deer, antlered and antlerless, except spotted fawns, sunrise to sunset, from October 15, 2002 to January 31, 2003
(except Sundays), restricted to bow and arrow (no crossbow except as otherwise provided by law). One deer per day.
(2)
A special turkey season is hereby established at Fort Rucker on March 8, 2003, for youth and handicapped persons only.
(3)
Rule 220-2-.107, as previously promulgated in 2001-WFF-14, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
220-2-.117 Special Hunting Seasons - Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle

Ranch - Hale County
The following 2002-2003 hunting seasons, in accordance with the below stated times, places, manners and means, are hereby
established for the Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle Ranch - Hale County:
(Note: Regulation "220-2-.109 Physically Disabled Hunting Areas" will apply to the deer hunting on the Wildwood area.)
(a)
Wildwood Area:
DEER: (Gun) - Physically Disabled Hunters Only; from established stands; no more than four hunters
scheduled per day. Hunt dates must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Charles A. Farquhar
State Cattle Ranch office, (334) 624-3383.
Wednesdays and Saturdays
(Either Sex) November 23-January 31
DOVE: (noon until sunset): September 7, 14, 21 [Contact Demopolis Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries Office (334-289-8030) for permit limit 100]
(b)
Westend Swamp:
Permits for the Westend Swamp area must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Charles A.
Farquhar State Cattle Ranch office, (334) 624-3383.
DEER: (Gun Either sex)
Wednesdays and Saturdays
November 23 - January 31
STATE SEASON, LIMITED PARTICIPATION
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Four individual hunters or five per party may be scheduled per day. Hunt
dates and permits will be scheduled based on availability through the Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle
Ranch office.
(c)
BAG LIMITS:
DOVE, SQUIRREL,
RABBIT AND RACCOON: State Limits.
DEER: (Wildwood Area) 1 deer per day.
DEER: (Westend Swamp) State Limit.
Rule 220-2-.117, as previously promulgated in 2001-WFF-15, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

220-2-.119 Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days, which days are established by Rule 220-2-.77. The
regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, and legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. Individuals must follow
the listed rules to participate in the scheduled youth waterfowl hunts:
(1) Up to two (2) youth participants must be accompanied by an adult supervisor. The adult supervisor is to remain within arms
length of the youth at all times.
(2) Youth is defined as those individuals who have not reached their sixteenth birthday.
(3) Adult is defined as those individuals twenty-five years old or older who are in possession of all state hunting licenses and state
and federal waterfowl stamps required to hunt waterfowl. Possession of the required hunting licenses and stamps are required.
(4) Only one firearm will be allowed per youth. Only the youth hunters will be permitted to utilize the firearm for hunting. The
adult is to review with each youth the rules of firearm safety and to ensure they are followed.
220-2-.125 Special 2002-2003 Hunting Seasons for Sipsey River Swamp
Tract (Forever Wild Lands), Tuscaloosa County
(1) The following special 2002-2003 hunting seasons, in accordance with the below-stated times, places, manners, and means, are
hereby established:
(a) The hunting seasons as established in Rule 220-2-.01 entitled "2002-2003 Hunting Seasons," as they apply to that portion of
Tuscaloosa County known as the Sipsey River Swamp Tract (Forever Wild Lands), and as they apply to "Open Permit-Public Land" in
that portion of Tuscaloosa County, shall apply to hunting on the Sipsey River Swamp Tract (Forever Wild Lands), except as otherwise
provided herein:
1.
No centerfire rifles or buckshot shall be allowed for any type of hunting;
2.
No dogs shall be permitted for hunting deer, coyote, and feral swine (wild hogs);
3. Special muzzleloader season for Deer: By muzzleloader only Stalk hunting only (no dogs) open sights only (no scopes).
During the special muzzleloader deer season, two (2) deer per day only one of which may be an antlered buck (excepted spotted fawns), is
permitted January 8 to January 24. This special muzzleloader deer season shall supercede that muzzleloader season provided otherwise
for Tuscaloosa County in Rule 220-2-.01(1)(a)3.
4.
Hunting of feral swine (wild hogs) shall be limited to October 1 through April 30 (no bag limit).
5.
Rule 220-2-.125, as previously promulgated in 2001-WFF-17, is hereby expressly repealed.
220-2-.118 Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program

Any person hunting migratory birds (woodcock, dove, rails, snipe, coots, purple gallinule, common moorhen, merganser, ducks or
geese) required to be licensed should have completed a free Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program survey card providing
information for the preceding season prior to hunting any species of migratory bird. Each person required to be licensed hunting
migratory birds in Alabama should have the survey completion stamp on their person while hunting migratory birds.
It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person required to be licensed, having been warned by a law enforcement officer, to
continue to hunt migratory birds without the survey completion stamp on their person.
220-2-.02 Legal Arms and Ammunition for Hunting
LEGAL ARMS AND AMMUNITION FOR HUNTING
FULLY AUTOMATIC FIREARMS AND SILENCED FIREARMS PROHIBITED.
(1)
GENERAL
PROHIBITIONS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt

with a bow or gun that has a light source attached that is capable of casting a beam of light
(including a laser sight) forward of said bow or gun or to possess such a light source adapted for
attachment to said bow or gun while hunting. It shall be unlawful to possess any equipment that uses
electronics to increase the ability to see in the dark (night vision equipment) while hunting any
species of wildlife, both protected or unprotected species.
(2)
DEER:
WHEN AND WHERE DOG OR STALK HUNTING IS ALLOWED -- Rifles using centerfire,
mushrooming ammunition; shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller using buckshot, slugs, or single round ball;
Muzzle-loaders and Black Powder Handguns--.40 caliber or larger, provided however, that during
special muzzleloader deer season, muzzleloaders shall be limited to those with open sights only (no
scopes) and it shall be illegal to possess other firearms while hunting with muzzleloaders during the
special muzzleloader season; long bows or compound bows; handguns or pistols using centerfire,
mushrooming ammunition.
WHEN AND WHERE STALK HUNTING ONLY IS ALLOWED -- Same as above, except slugs or
single round ball only may be used in shotguns.
(3)
TURKEY:
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller using standard No. 2 shot or smaller, and long bows or compound bows.
Handguns or pistols using centerfire mushrooming ammunition, black powder handguns or pistols .40
caliber or larger. Handguns or pistols can only have open metallic sights (no scopes). Use of decoys
prohibited.
(4)
MIGRATORY
BIRDS:
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller, plugged or

otherwise incapable of holding more than 3 shells using standard No. 2 shot or smaller, except
waterfowl must be hunted with steel shot only, T-size or smaller and waterfowl hunters shall not
possess any other size steel shot or any size lead shot; or long bows or compound bows.
Waterfowl may also be hunted with other shot compositions and shot sizes that are approved by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
(5)
BOBCAT &
GROUNDHOG:
Rifles of any caliber; handguns or pistols;

shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller using standard No. 2 shot or smaller; long bows or compound bows.
(6)
RACCOON &
OPOSSUM:
Nighttime hunting--Shotguns using No. 6

shot or smaller; .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms.
ANIMALS" for daytime hunting.)
FOX, COYOTE
& FERAL SWINE:
Rifles of any caliber; handguns or pistols;

shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller (with slugs or single round ball only during stalk gun deer season);
long bows or compound bows.
(7)
(See "(8) OTHER GAME BIRDS OR
(8) OTHER GAME

BIRDS OR
ANIMALS:
Rifles using rimfire ammunition or

those operated by air; muzzleloaders and
black powder handguns of any caliber;
long bows or compound bows (Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, no crossbows
or other devices propelling arrows or bolts); shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller, using standard No. 4 shot
or smaller; handguns or pistols; blowguns using darts propelled by the hunters breath only.
(9)
SPEAR:
DEER and FERAL SWINE may be taken by hand thrown spear during the open Bow and Arrow
season on these species. The hand thrown spear shall have a sharpened blade a minimum of two inches
in width. The spear shall only be hand thrown.
(10) CROSSBOW:
(a) Properly permitted and licensed permanently disabled persons may use a crossbow to take any of
the above game birds or animals during open season.
(b) Permits for permanently disabled persons to use a crossbow shall be issued to persons meeting at
least one of the following qualifications:
(1) Any person previously licensed under Section 9-11-45.1, Code of Alabama, to use a crossbow.
(2) Any person unable to ambulate without the aid of a wheelchair, two crutches, two leg braces or
two leg prostheses at all times.
(3) Any person who, by reason of permanent physical impairment, is incapable of holding, drawing, or
releasing a compound bow, recurve bow, or long bow, with a minimum peak tension (within the user's
normal draw length) of 35 pounds.
Persons applying for a permit to use a crossbow pursuant to (b)(2) or (b)(3) above shall present to the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources a letter from a licensed physician stating the
applicant's name, address, description of the permanent physical impairment, the medical reason for
such impairment, and a specific statement certifying how the applicant meets the criteria of (b)(2) or
(b)(3). Upon review and approval of such letter by an authorized employee of the Department, the
letter shall be returned to the applicant and said letter shall be in the applicant's possession and serve as
a permit at any time he/she is utilizing a crossbow for hunting.
220-2-.03Legal Specifications for Bow and Arrow

(1) A legal bow for hunting is defined as either a long bow, a recurve bow or a compound bow designed to be held, drawn, and fired
in the upright (vertical) position. There shall be no attachment or extensions on the bow upon which the shooter may rest the string,
drawing hand, fingers, release aid or arm to assist in holding or to hold the bow at full draw. The bow must be supported only by the
shooter's hand, and the string and arrow must be drawn and held using only the shooter's strength while the bow is being shot. This does
not prohibit the use of cable guards on compound bows or the use of string releases or mechanical releases which are hand -held and handdrawn with no other attachments, connection or contact with the bow other than to the bow string. It shall be unlawful to hunt with any
bow which does not conform to the requirements of this paragraph, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation.
(2) Sighting and aiming devices on all bows shall be void of any electronics with computational capabilities. The use of electrically
assisted aiming devices shall be limited to illuminated sight pins/beads/markings which are attached to the bow. Sights with magnification
or light projection (laser type) features are prohibited.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt wildlife with a crossbow or with any mechanical device that holds a bow at full or
partial draw, except a person holding a valid crossbow permit issued by the Department is allowed to use a device that holds a bow at full
draw provided the device has a full working safety to prevent accidental firings, or a crossbow as otherwise provided by law or regulation.
(4) It shall be unlawful, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, for any person to hunt deer and turkey with bow and
arrows that are not in conformance with the following specifications:
(a) Bows must have a minimum peak tension (within the user's normal draw length) of 35 pounds. Compound bows shall not
have draw reduction (let-off) greater than 90 percent at full draw.
(b) Arrows shall be a minimum of 20 inches in length (nock slot to end of shaft) and equipped with a broadhead which has a
minimum of 2 sharpened edges.
(c) Broadheads shall have a minimum weight of 100 grains. The minimum cutting diameter for any broadhead shall be 7/8
inch. The minimum thickness for fixed blade broadheads shall be .015 inch, and the minimum thickness for expanded broadheads shall be
.025 inch.
220-2-.99Legal Specifications For Crossbows and Arrows For Use by
Disabled Persons
Crossbows and arrows for hunting game birds, animals and unprotected wildlife by properly permitted and licensed permanently
disabled persons, pursuant to Rule 220-2-.02(10), must meet the following specifications:
(1) Crossbows must have a minimum peak tension (within the normal draw length) of 100 pounds.
(2) Crossbows must be equipped with a working safety to prevent accidental firing.
(3) Sighting and aiming devices on all crossbows shall be void of any electronics with computational capabilities. The use of
electrically assisted aiming devices shall be limited to illuminated sight pins/beads/markings which are attached to the bow. Sights with
magnification or light projection (laser type) features are prohibited.
(4) Bolts or arrows shall be a minimum of 14 inches in length measured from nock slot to end of shaft.
(5) Arrows or bolts used for hunting deer and turkey must be equipped with a broadhead which has a minimum of two sharpened
edges. Broadheads shall have a minimum weight of 100 grains. The minimum cutting diameter for any broadhead shall be 7/8 inch. The
minimum thickness for fixed blade broadheads shall be .015 inch, and the minimum thickness for expanded broadheads shall be .025 inch.
(6) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, resident and non-resident licensed sport fishermen who also hold a valid permit
or license from his or her state of residence, or the State of Alabama, to hunt by crossbow as a disabled person, may use crossbows for
bowfishing in Alabama, provided such persons otherwise comply with the provisions of this rule and Rule 220-2-.46.
220-2-.04
Game Birds Designated
Resident Game Birds: Bobwhite Quail, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey; Migratory Game Birds: Wild Duck, Wild Goose, Brant, Rail,
Sora, Coot, (Poule d'Eau or Mud Hen), Jacksnipe (Wilson Snipe), Woodcock, Dove, Gallinule, and Merganser.
220-2-.05
Legal Hunting Hours for Game Birds
Legal hunting hours for game birds during the open season shall be daylight hours only, except (1) Dove, as designated, and (2)
Duck, Coot, Goose, Snipe, and Woodcock, 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset (except as otherwise designated).
220-2-.06
Game Animals Designated
The following animals are hereby designated as game animals: Bear, Beaver, Coyote, Deer, Opossum, Rabbit, Raccoon, Squirrel,
Nutria, Fox, Mountain Lion (Cougar), Groundhog, Bobcat, Red Wolf, Feral Swine (Wild Hog), except those feral swine reduced to the
personal possession of a landowner or his agent, provided, however, that notwithstanding such reduction to personal possession, in the
event such feral swine are hunted, they shall at such time of hunting be designated as game animals.
220-2-.07
Legal Hunting Hours for Game Animals
Legal hunting hours for all game animals during the open season for same shall be daylight hours only, except fox may be hunted at
night with light and dogs only, and raccoon and opossum may be hunted under the following conditions: with the use of a light and a
shotgun using No. 6 shot or smaller or a .22 caliber rimfire firearms when hunter or hunters are accompanied by dog or dogs free of leash,
and if hunting on the lands of another, they must have the written permission of the landowner.
220-2-.08
Hunting of Raccoon, Opossum, Squirrel, Rabbit and Deer During Closed Gun Season
It is hereby made lawful to run raccoon, opossum, squirrel, and rabbit with dogs during the closed gun season on raccoon, opossum,
squirrel, and rabbit by licensed hunters, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall anyone take, kill or have in his possession
any raccoon, opossum, squirrel, or rabbit, or possess any device that could aid in capturing or killing other than light in conjunction with
the running of raccoon, opossum, squirrel, and rabbit as permitted under this regulation during the closed gun season. Provided, further,
that deer may be run with dogs only from the period October 1 until the opening of gun deer season in counties having a scheduled gun
dog deer season. In addition it is also provided further that each cast participating in a raccoon night hunt field trial having a permit issued
pursuant to Rule 220-2-.17 may possess one raccoon squaller during the closed season on raccoons.
220-2-.112 Dog Deer Hunting
(a) It shall be unlawful to cast, release, or otherwise place, a dog, for the purpose of hunting deer, from, upon, or onto, a public rightof-way, without the permission of the landowners whose land adjoins the right-of-way within 50 feet of the location of such dog.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize a dog for the purpose of deer hunting without the person placing and maintaining on
said dog a collar containing the following information clearly stated thereon: the name, address, and telephone number of the person
utilizing the dog.
220-2-.86
Feral Swine Regulation
(1) All feral swine (wild hogs) found in the wild are hereby classed as game animals. The seasons and methods for taking feral
swine will be as provided in Rule 220-2-.01.
Once reduced to personal possession of the landowner or agent, feral swine will no longer be considered a game animal. However,
feral swine will be considered a game animal at any time they are hunted.
It shall be unlawful to release feral swine into any areas of the state where a wild population of feral swine does not exist, except they
may be released back onto property where they were originally trapped.
220-2-.09
Specification of Firearms for Hunting
It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to submit firearms and ammunition or any other device, instrument and accessories used
in hunting to Conservation Officers for inspection.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt with a bow or gun that has a light source attached that is capable of casting a beam of light
(including a laser sight) forward of said bow or gun or to possess such a light source adapted for attachment to said bow or gun while
hunting. It shall be unlawful to use any equipment that uses electronics to increase the ability to see in the dark (night vision equipment)
to hunt any species of wildlife, both protected or unprotected species.
(1) (a) In all counties and areas where deer hunting with dogs is prohibited, only the following weapons and ammunition may be
used to hunt or attempt to hunt deer:
Rifles using center fire mushrooming ammunition

Muzzleloaders and black powder handguns of .40 caliber or larger
Long Bows or compound bows - See Item (8) this regulation
Shotguns of 10 gauge or smaller using rifle slugs or single round ball
Handguns or pistols using center fire mushrooming ammunition
(b) In all counties and areas where deer hunting with dogs is permitted, only the following weapons may be used to hunt or
attempt to hunt deer:
Rifles using center fire mushrooming ammunition

Muzzleloaders and black powder handguns of .40 caliber or larger
Shotguns of 10 gauge or smaller using rifle slugs, single round ball
or buckshot
Handguns or pistols using center fire mushrooming ammunition
(c) During special muzzleloader deer season muzzleloaders shall be limited to those with open sights only (no scopes). It shall be
illegal to possess other firearms while hunting with muzzleloaders during the special muzzleloader season.
(2) (a) In all counties where turkey hunting is permitted, only the following weapons and ammunition may be used to hunt or
attempt to hunt turkey

Shotguns of 10 gauge or smaller using standard No. 2 shot or smaller
Handguns or pistols using center fire mushrooming ammunition, black powder handguns or pistols .40 caliber or larger.
Handguns or pistols can only have open metallic sights (no scopes). Use of decoys prohibited.
(b) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the possession of rifles, shotgun/rifle combination (drilling) or buckshot and
slugs when hunter is stalk hunting for both deer and turkey as long as no person shoots or attempts to shoot a turkey with the rifle or
shotgun using buckshot or slugs.
(3) It shall be lawful to use only the following weapons and ammunition while hunting or attempting to hunt migratory birds and
waterfowl:
Long bows or compound bows

Shotguns of 10 gauge or smaller plugged with a one-piece filler,
incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells and using standard No. 2
shot or smaller, except waterfowl must be hunted with steel shot only, T-size or smaller, and waterfowl hunters shall not possess
any other size steel shot or any size lead shot. Waterfowl may also be hunted with other shot compositions and shot sizes that are
approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
(4) It shall be lawful to use only the following weapons and ammunition while hunting or attempting to hunt all other game birds
and animals not otherwise provided for herein, except when hunting raccoon or opossum at night, see general law for proper firearms and
ammunition:
Rifles using rimfire ammunition or those operated by air

Muzzleloaders and black powder handguns of any caliber
Long Bows or compound bows (Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, no crossbows or devices propelling arrows
or bolts)
Shotguns of 10 gauge or smaller using standard No. 4 shot or smaller
Handguns or pistols
Blowguns using darts propelled by the hunters breath only
(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or have in their possession any weapon or ammunition contrary to this regulation while
hunting or attempting to hunt game birds and animals unless otherwise expressly provided by duly enacted laws of the State of Alabama.
(6) Bobcats, groundhogs or unprotected wildlife can be taken by means of rifles, shotguns 10 gauge or smaller using standard No. 2
shot or smaller, handguns, or pistols of any caliber and long bow or compound bows.
(7) Feral swine, fox, and coyote can be taken by rifles of any caliber, handguns or pistols, shotguns 10 gauge or smaller (with slugs
or single round ball only during stalk gun deer season), long bows or compound bows.
(8) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer and turkey with bow and arrows that are not in conformance with the legal
specifications for bow and arrow set out in Rule 220-2-.03, as it may be amended from time to time.
(9) SPEAR: DEER and FERAL SWINE may be taken by hand thrown spear during the open Bow and Arrow season on these
species. The hand thrown spear shall have a sharpened blade a minimum of two inches in width. The spear shall only be hand thrown.
(10) Properly permitted and licensed permanently disabled persons, pursuant to Rule 220-2-.02(10), may use a crossbow to take any of the
above game birds or animals during open season.
(11) [NOTE: Special rules and regulations apply to the use of Raptors for hunting. For a complete copy of the falconry regulation
contact: Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Wildlife Section, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36130 or call
them at 334-242-3469.]
(12) It shall be lawful for any person, firm or corporation to trap woodchuck (groundhog) from the first day of April through the
thirty-first day of August each year, provided, however, traps shall be set only on or within 100 feet of fields containing agricultural crops
or on or within 100 feet of fields that contained agricultural crops in the year immediately preceding. All such traps shall be tagged with
the owner's name and address.
(13) It shall be illegal to hunt with any weapon or method except as outlined in this regulation. Any person convicted of violating
any provision of this regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided by law.
220-2-.10 The Possession of Firearms by Bow Hunters Prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess both gun and bow while hunting any species of game, bird or animal, except during and
in areas of the either sex gun deer season.
220-2-.11
Prohibited Methods and Devices for Hunting
It shall be unlawful to concentrate, drive, rally, molest or to hunt, take, capture or kill or attempt to hunt, take, capture or kill any bird
or animal from or by the aid of:
(1)
Any automobile, motorcar, airplane, train, motorboat, sailboat or any type mechanically propelled device, or any other device
being operated in conjunction with any of the above mentioned devices of transportation. Provided, however, that nothing in
this regulation shall prevent the hunting of migratory waterfowl from floating craft (except a sinkbox), including those propelled
by motor, sail and wind, or both, when the motor of such craft has been completely shut off and/or the sails furled, as the case
may be, its progress therefrom has ceased, and it is drifting, beached, moored, resting at anchor, or it is being propelled by
paddle, oars or pole, and provided further that nothing in this regulation shall prevent paraplegics and single or double leg
amputees from taking game birds and game animals from any stationary motor vehicle or stationary motor driven land
conveyance; and provided further nothing shall prohibit the hunting of quail or squirrel with the aid of a motor driven vehicle
provided that it will be unlawful for anyone to shoot from said motor vehicle except as provided for above.
(2)
Any electrically amplified bird calls or sound whether real or imitation. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the use of
electrically amplified crow calls. The possession of any electrical device and/or records capable of producing real or imitation
bird calls of any type except crow calls in the woods, field, or on the waters of this State shall be a violation of this regulation;
and provided further nothing shall prohibit the use of an electronic quail call to recall captive bred quail, provided the person
using an electronic quail call has acquired and has in possession a permit issued by an authorized representative of the Division
of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, and provided that only banded pen raised quail shall be used and any unbanded birds taken
in the recovery pen shall be immediately released.
(3)
Any crossbow unless otherwise provided by law or regulation. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the use of long bows or
compound bows for the taking of game birds or animals during the open season and during daylight hours only.
(4)
Fire or smoke whether man-made or natural.
(5)
Any live decoys, except when hunting unprotected birds or animals, provided that banded live pen raised quail may be used in a
recovery pen as a call bird when such recovery pen is used to recover pen raised quail as provided for in Regulation 220-2-.16.
(6)
It shall be unlawful for any person while engaged in hunting turkey in this State to use or have in his possession any type decoy
or object designed to attract or resemble any part of a turkey or that can be manipulated to attract a turkey. Nothing in this
regulation shall be construed as prohibiting the use of manually operated calling equipment.
(7)
From floodwater. It shall be a violation of this regulation to hunt or attempt to hunt or take any species of resident bird or
animal taking refuge in, swimming through, flying over, or resting in a tree, bush, or log standing or floating in any floodwaters
or backwaters or taking refuge on any island less than forty acres in size created by any such flood or backwaters. Provided,
however, that nothing in this regulation shall prevent the taking of migratory waterfowl from such areas.
(8)
Any area where feeding has taken place, until all the feed has been removed or consumed for at least 10 days prior to such
hunting.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt with a bow or gun that has a light source attached that is capable of casting a beam of light
(including a laser sight) forward of said bow or gun or to possess such a light source adapted for attachment to said bow or gun while
hunting.
220-2-.12
Game Bag, Hunting Coat, Etc., Shall be Open to Inspection
(1) Pursuant to the Code of Alabama, 1975, Sections 9-11-259 and 9-11-85, which provided in effect that all game birds, animals or
fish taken or killed in this State must at all times be carried or transported openly and that all game birds, animals or fish carried or
transported in an illegal manner shall be confiscated and disposed of under regulations by the Commissioner; any live box, holding box,
game bag, hunting coat, camping equipment, or like receptacles, or any automobile or boat used for the carrying or holding of any fish,
game birds, or game animals or any gun or fishing tackle used in hunting or fishing shall be subject to inspection by officers of the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at all times upon proper identification of said officer. Any person who refuses to
allow inspection of the above named articles shall be in violation of this regulation and shall be punished as provided by law.
220-2-.13 Reasonable Effort Must Be Made to Retrieve Crippled Birds,
Animals and Fish
It shall be illegal for any person, firm, or corporation to kill or cripple any species of game bird, game animal or game fish without making
a reasonable effort to retrieve same and include it in his daily bag or creel limit. Nothing in this regulation permits or requires a person to enter
upon the land or waters of another for the purpose of retrieving game or fish without the permission of the landowner.
220-2-.14
Deer Hunting Confined to Bucks Only with Bare Antlers

Visible Above Hairline
It shall be unlawful for any person to take, capture, kill or attempt to take, capture or kill or have in possession any deer, except male
or "buck" deer with bare antlers visible above the natural hairline, except under special regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of
Conservation and Natural Resources, or to mutilate a deer so as to make the antlers visible above the natural hairline.
220-2-.15Destroying Sex of Deer or Wild Turkey Prohibited
It is hereby made unlawful for any person who kills, captures, or possesses a deer or wild turkey, in order to evade or attempt to
evade any law or regulation, to destroy or attempt to destroy the evidence of sex, or to mutilate the carcass of such deer or wild turkey so
as to make the determination of the legal status of the deer or turkey uncertain. Nothing in this regulation is intended to prevent any
person from dressing for consumption any deer or wild turkey which has been killed legally. This regulation is designed to prohibit the
killing or capturing of illegal deer and wild turkey hens.
220-2-.16Period for Training Bird Dogs
Any licensed dog trainer may train bird dogs and any licensed hunter may train his own bird dog during the closed hunting season.
Any licensed dog trainer, any licensed hunter may train his bird dogs with the aid of a recovery pen to recover the pen raised quail used in
training bird dogs. Provided all pen raised quail used shall be banded and any unbanded birds taken in the recovery pen shall be
immediately released.
Under no circumstances, however, shall such training be accomplished or allowed with the use of a gun during the closed hunting
season other than as outlined below. Such trainer or owner may train such dogs by using a pistol loaded with blanks only. The training of
bird dogs through the use of shotguns and live ammunition shall be allowed at any time of the year, provided that such training be
restricted to a specific location predesignated to and approved by the Conservation Officer assigned to the area where the training is to
take place; that the dogs being so trained be controlled by leash in a manner restricting them to the specified training area; that only
unprotected birds be involved and that written permission for such training be obtained from said Conservation Officer assigned to such
area.
220-2-.17Organized Field Trials
It shall be legal for any resident or nonresident of this State to participate in any organized field trial, approved in writing by the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, without a hunting license, provided that no guns using live ammunition are used or
any game animals or birds are taken or killed in any way in the process of such field trial. Provided further that during the course of
approved bird dog field trials (which trials shall only be conducted pursuant to possession of a valid permit from the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources), only pen-raised banded quail may be shot. The shooter, or person bearing the gun, will not be
required to have a hunting license. Only one person at a time may possess a gun during the course of a permitted field trial where quail
will be shot. A bird dog field trial permit where quail are taken will only be issued for a predesignated marked course and the number of
tagged pen-raised birds to be released will be specified on the permit. Approval of the local conservation officer will be required prior to
the issuance of a bird dog field trial permit where pen-raised quail are to be taken. Permits for bird dog field trials where birds are to be
shot will only be issued from September 1 through April 30.
220-2-.101 Hunting of Captive Bred Mallard Ducks on Commercial Fowl
Hunting Preserves
Captive bred mallard ducks, properly marked in accordance with federal regulations, shall be legal fowl to be hunted on a licensed
commercial fowl hunting preserve. Such hunting shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
220-2-.18
Possession Limit
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take or have in possession more than the daily bag limit of any game bird, game or
furbearing animals except as listed in numbers (1) and (2) of this rule and in Rule No. 220-2-.19, entitled "Permit For Shipping 2-Days
Bag Limit, below.
(1) Possession limit does not apply on deer and/or turkey provided not more than the daily bag limit on deer and/or one (1) turkey is
taken on any one day.
(2) Possession limit of one day bag does not apply on legally taken game birds or game animals after they have been processed and
stored in a cooler or freezer at one's residence or at a commercial processing plant.
(3) Rule 220-2-.18, as previously adopted, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.
220-2-.19
Permit for Shipping 2-Days Bag Limit
Any person legally hunting and killing any resident game bird or animal for two or more successive days outside the county of his or
her residence may, upon first procuring a permit from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, ship a maximum of not
more than two days bag limit of such birds or animals back to the county of his or her residence, provided that not more than one day's
bag limit shall be taken or killed on any one day, and further provided that where the possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit, no
permit will be issued for more than one day's bag limit.
220-2-.21
Possession of Firearms or Bow and Arrow in any Wildlife

Management Area, Refuge or Sanctuary Prohibited
No person shall take, carry, or possess any firearms or bow of any description whatsoever in any wildlife management area in this
State during the closed season on game birds, game and/or fur-bearing animals, except on an open designated target range and except a
person may possess a bow and arrow only during special bow season allowed for the taking of rough fish. No person shall at any time
take, carry or possess any firearms or bows of any description whatsoever in or on any wildlife refuge or wildlife sanctuary located in or
on any national forest area in this State, or on or in any state or federal sanctuary except by special permit or when bow and arrows may
be legally possessed during special bow season provided for the taking of rough fish on such areas by regulations of the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources, provided, however, that this rule shall not apply to the possession of firearms by State Conservation
Officers, state or county enforcement officers, or federal agents, when they are on active duty in the performance of their duties in the
enforcement of the laws of this State.
220-2-.22 Wildlife Management Areas and Sanctuaries Established
(1) The areas and refuges described in paragraph (2) hereof are hereby established as "wildlife management areas." The boundary
lines of these areas and refuges shall be as they are described on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set out herein
in full.
(2) The names and counties of these areas and refuges are as follows: Autauga County Community Hunting Area (Autauga);
Barbour Wildlife Management Area (Barbour, Bullock); Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area (Winston, Lawrence); Blue Spring
Wildlife Management Area (Covington); Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Bibb, Shelby); Choccolocco Wildlife Management
Area (Cleburne, Calhoun); Coosa Wildlife Management Area (Coosa); Covington Wildlife Management Area (Covington, Geneva); Crow
Creek Management Area (Jackson); Demopolis Wildlife Management Area (Sumter, Greene, Hale, Marengo); Escambia Creek
Community Hunting Area (Escambia); Hollins Wildlife Management Area (Talladega, Clay); Kinterbish Wildlife Management Area
(Choctaw, Sumter); Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area (Lauderdale); Little River Wildlife Management Area (DeKalb, Cherokee);
Lowndes Wildlife Management Area (Lowndes); Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area (Morgan, Lawrence); Mud Creek
Management Area (Jackson); Mulberry Fork Wildlife Management Area (Walker, Tuscaloosa); Sam R. Murphy Wildlife Management
Area (Lamar, Marion); Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area (Bibb, Perry, Hale, Tuscaloosa); Raccoon Creek Management Area
(Jackson); Frank W. & Rob M. Boykin Wildlife Management Area (Washington, Mobile); Scotch Wildlife Management Area (Clarke);
Seven Mile Island Wildlife Management Area (Lauderdale); James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area (Jackson); St. Clair
Community Hunting Area (St. Clair); Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (Limestone); Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area
(Colbert); Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area (Baldwin, Mobile); W. L. Holland and Mobile-Tensaw Wildlife Management Areas
(Baldwin, Mobile); West Jefferson Public Hunting Area (Jefferson, Tuscaloosa); Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area (Walker, Fayette);
North Sauty Refuge (Jackson); and Crow Creek Refuge (Jackson).
(3) The following sanctuaries are hereby established: Fred T. Stimpson Wildlife Sanctuary (Clarke); and Upper State Game
Sanctuary (Clarke). The boundary lines of these sanctuaries shall be as they are described on the maps attached hereto and made a part
hereof as though set out herein in full.
(4) In addition, the following Federal refuges exist in the State of Alabama: Choctaw Wildlife Refuge (Choctaw); Eufaula Wildlife
Refuge (Barbour); Wheeler Wildlife Refuge (Morgan, Limestone, Madison); Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge (Baldwin, Mobile); and Grand
Bay Wildlife Refuge (Mobile). The boundary lines and areas for these refuges are established by Federal authorities.
(5) Rule No. 220-2-.22, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed.
[For WMA maps, please contact the Wildlife Section at 334-242-3469.]
220-2-.23
Licenses and Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Must be in

Possession
Every person hunting, trapping or fishing in the State, who is required by law to have a hunting, fishing or trapping license and
migratory bird hunting stamp, must have said license or licenses in his or her possession at all times. when hunting, fishing or trapping,
and such license or licenses must be presented for inspection to any authorized officer of the Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources upon demand.
220-2-.24Possession of Carcass, Untanned Hides or Skins
It shall be a violation of this regulation to have in possession the carcass, untanned hide, or skin of any bird or animal, or any part of
said bird or animal if it has been taken, caught or killed in violation of the laws and regulations of this State. It shall be unlawful to have
in possession any freshly killed bird or animal protected by law or regulation of this State except during the open season for the taking of
same.
220-2-.25
Imported Game Birds, Game Animals and Raw Furs

Subject to State Laws
(1) All game or fur-bearing animals, game birds, or the dead bodies or parts thereof transported into the State of Alabama from any
other state, territory or foreign country for use, consumption, sale or storage in the State of Alabama shall, upon arrival, be subject to the
operation and effect of the laws and regulations of the State of Alabama enacted in the exercise of its police powers to the same extent and
in the same manner as though such animals or birds had been produced or taken in the State of Alabama.
(2) Any private commercial shooting preserve that is licensed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may, by
obtaining a special letter permit from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, hunt any species of exotic or non-native
birds at any time of the year when such exotic or non-native birds have been stocked on said hunting preserves. Provided, however, that
this regulation shall not apply to any bird or animal that appears on the U.S. Department of the Interior's and State of Alabama's
"Endangered Species" list.
(3) Native game birds and animals other than species listed on hunting preserve license may be taken only on licensed hunting
preserves during legal hunting seasons and when taken by properly licensed hunters abiding by any bag limits and other regulations that
may be promulgated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or established by law.
220-2-.26 Restrictions on Possession, Sale, Importation and/or Release
of Certain Animals and Fish
(1) No person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association shall possess, sell, offer for sale, import, bring or cause to be brought or
imported into the State of Alabama any of the following live fish or animals:
Any Walking Catfish or any other fish of the genus Clarias;
Any Piranha or any fish of the genus Serrasalmus;
Any Black Carp of the genus Mylopharyngodon;
Any species of Mongoose;
San Juan Rabbits, Jack Rabbits or any other species of wild rabbit or hare; or
Any of the following from any area outside the state of Alabama: any member of the family Cervidae (to include but not be limited to
deer, elk, moose, caribou), species of coyote, species of fox, species of raccoon, species of skunk, wild rodent, or strain of wild turkey,
black bear (Ursus americanus), mountain lion (Felis concolor), bobcat (Felis rufus), Pronghorn Antelope (Antelocapridae), any
nondomestic member of the families Suidae (pigs), Tayassuidae (peccaries), or Bovidae (bison, mountain goat, mountain sheep).
No person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association, shall transport within the state, any member of the above-stated species
(whether such member originated within or without the state), except for properly licensed game-breeders pursuant to Section 9-11-31,
Code of Alabama 1975.
(2) It shall be unlawful to release any tame turkey, or any other turkey, whether wild or tame, into any of the wild areas of this State.
The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to any turkeys kept by any farmer or landowner of this State for normal
agricultural purposes or for personal consumption.
(3) Nutria shall not be propagated or released in this State. No person, firm or corporation shall release any Nutria from captivity in
this State or propagate any Nutria for the purpose of stocking in the wild of this State.
(4) All species of sturgeon are hereby declared to be protected fish within this State and any person who shall catch a sturgeon shall
immediately return it to the waters from whence it came with the least possible harm.
(5) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to possess a species of sturgeon not native to Alabama waters, to
introduce such a species of sturgeon to public waters of Alabama, or to offer for sale or import any such non-native sturgeon in Alabama,
except by permit from the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(6) It shall be unlawful to possess, sell, offer for sale, import, or release any of the following fish: Chinese perch ( Siniperca spp.), all
snakeheads (Channa spp.), all mud carp (Cirrhinus spp.), or blue back herring (Alosa aestivalis).
(7) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, sell, offer for sale, import, or release any non-indigenous venomous reptile in or into the
State of Alabama, except by written permission of a designated employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources authorized
by the Director of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries to issue such permits.
(8) Except as authorized by permit issued by the Department prior to the date of this amendment, it shall be unlawful for any person
to have in possession any live, protected wild bird or wild animal or live embryo, eggs, or sperm of these protected wild birds or animals.
"Possession" in this section does not include deer restricted by natural or man made barriers as long as the deer remain wild and are not
subject to management practices of domesticated animals.
(9) The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to the exceptions provided for in Section 9-2-13(b), Code of Alabama 1975.
Accredited educational facilities, research facilities, and permitted rehabilitation facilities shall be exempt from this regulation through the
written permission of the Director of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries or his designee.
220-2-.93
Prohibition of Importation/Possession of the Fishes Rudd and Roach
(a) The importation into the State of Alabama of the fish, "rudd, (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) or of the fish, "roach, (Rutilus
rutilus), or any hybrids of either species, by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, is hereby prohibited. Any person, firm,
corporation, or other entity in violation of the provisions of this paragraph shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 9-213, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended.
(b) The possession in the State of Alabama of the fish, "rudd, (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) or of the fish, "roach, (Rutilus
rutilus), or any hybrids of either species, by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, is hereby prohibited. Any person, firm,
corporation, or other entity in violation of the provisions of this paragraph shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided by Section 9-14, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended.
220-2-.102 Prohibition of Use of Certain Animals in Greyhound Racing or Training
It shall be unlawful for anyone to use any live game animal(s) or any live animal(s) that is/are prohibited from being imported or
possessed in this state by Rule 220-2-.26 of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in any greyhound dog race or in the
training of any greyhound dog for racing.
220-2-.27
Permit to Take Protected Game Causing Crop or

Property Damage
It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person during the closed gun season to kill protected birds and animals causing crop
or property damage without first procuring a permit from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Permits for the removal
of protected game birds and animals will be issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or his
designee if after investigation it has been determined that such protected wildlife should be removed to protect agricultural crops or other
property from excessive damage. Such permits will only be issued to the person owning the land or his/her official agent or to any person
who has a lease on such lands, provided the lessee has the permission of the landowner to remove protected wildlife causing the damage.
Except for feral swine, permits shall not be issued to take protected wildlife causing damage to crops planted for wildlife management
purposes. All wildlife killed shall be disposed of under the supervision of the local conservation officers.
Only those arms and ammunition legal for use during the open deer season may be used to kill deer under the authority of a crop or
property damage permit. Exceptions may be stipulated in the conditions of the permit to allow the use of non-lethal methods when safety is a
factor.
220-2-.28Metal Tag Required for Commercial Pen-Raised Quail
A metal wing tag of the type approved by the Poultry Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on which there shall be printed
the name and address of the licensee (commercial quail breeders) and number of his license, shall be affixed to the carcass of every
commercial quail sold or offered for sale in this State, and the said words to be printed on the same metal tag may be uniformly
abbreviated in the following manner:
Alabama Q. B. Lic.
No.
(Name)
(Address)
220-2-.29
Open Trapping Seasons on Fur-Bearers
(1) The open seasons during which fur-bearing animals may be trapped in Alabama during 2002-2003 are fixed by the
Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources by virtue of the authority contained in the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-2-7
and 9-2-8, as follows:
BOBCAT, SPOTTED SKUNK (CIVET CAT), COYOTE, FOX, MINK, MUSKRAT, NUTRIA, OPOSSUM, OTTER, RACCOON
AND SKUNK:
November 16 - February 20
BEAVER:
No Closed Season
COYOTE:
No Closed Trapping Season

on Private Lands with
Landowner permission
(2)
Rule 220-2-.29, as previously promulgated in 2001-WFF-17, is hereby expressly repealed.
220-2-.30Fur-Bearing Animals Designated

The following shall be named and designated as fur-bearing animals in Alabama:
Beaver, Bobcat, Civet Cat, Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Nutria, Opossum, Otter, Raccoon, Skunk, and Coyote.
(1) Fur Catchers - no land set leg-hold trap having a jaw width exceeding 6 inches, leg hold trap having teeth or serrated edges along
the inside of one or both jaws, conibear trap or killer type trap with jaw width exceeding 5 inches or snares (except powered foot snare with a
maximum loop of 5 1/2 inches) can be used to trap fur-bearing animals on land. Any person trapping fur-bearing animals in the State of
Alabama must carry with him a choke stick while running traps. When legally trapped fur-bearing animals are dispatched with a firearm, only
standard .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms may be used.
(2) Persons taking bobcat and otter must have the fur or pelts tagged by representatives of the Division of Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries within 14 days of taking and before the fur or pelt is sold or otherwise disposed of.
(a) However, a licensed fur catcher may sell untagged bobcat and otter to an authorized resident fur dealer and leave a
completed signed fur tag report with said dealer. The dealer must then have the bobcat and otter tagged by a representative of the Division
of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries within 14 days of purchasing bobcat or otter pelts.
(b) Legally acquired bobcat and otter pelts or carcasses may be delivered untagged to a resident taxidermist for mounting if
the owner leaves a completed, signed fur tag report with said taxidermist. The taxidermist must then have the bobcat and otter tagged by a
representative of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries within 14 days of taking delivery of said pelts and transmit the
completed fur tag report to the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries representative at the time the pelt or carcass is tagged.
(c) Tags may be removed from bobcat and otter pelts when processed by a taxidermist for mounting. However, the removed
tag must remain with the mounted specimen when it is returned to its owner and until the mount and pelt are destroyed.
(d) It shall be unlawful for anyone to ship, transport, or export bobcat and otter pelts from this state unless said bobcat and
otter pelts are tagged by a representative of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.
(e) All bobcat and otter pelts shipped or imported into this state must be officially tagged by the state of origin.
(3) It shall be illegal to set a trap on top of a post or stake elevated above ground level.
(4) It shall be unlawful for anyone to use or possess any device as a predatory call during nighttime hours while in the possession
of any type of firearm or when any member of a group is in possession of any type of firearm.
220-2-.31Unlawful to Hang or Suspend Bait
It shall be unlawful to hang or suspend bait over or within 25 feet of a steel trap.
220-2-.32Possession or Sale of Raw Furs After Close of Season
Any fur catcher or fur dealer holding the raw furs, skins or pelts of fur-bearing animals after the season for taking same has been
closed must submit to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources an inventory of all raw furs being held by the fur catcher or
fur dealer within 45 days after the date season closes, listing furs as to species and number and where such furs are stored. Any change in
this inventory prior to the opening of following season for taking fur-bearing animals shall be reported to the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources within seven days. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall have the right to inspect said furs
at any time it deems necessary.
220-2-.33Fur Dealers
All persons, firms, associations, or corporations dealing in storing, buying or transporting or otherwise shipping furs, skins or pelts of
fur-bearing animals shall provide and keep for regular inspection:
The name and address of each person from whom furs, skins and pelts of fur-bearing animals have been received or purchased.
The fur catcher license number of the catcher from whom the furs, skins or pelts of fur-bearing animals have been received or
purchased.
The number and classification of furs, skins or pelts of fur-bearing animals with reference to kind of fur, skin or pelt.
And the dates such furs, skins or pelts were sold, the person, firm, association or corporation to whom said furs, skins or pelts were
sold and the gross amount in dollars and cents received from said sales.
220-2-.34Game Fish Designated
The following shall be named and designated as game fish: rainbow trout, all members of the sunfish family, including largemouth, shoal,
smallmouth, redeye and spotted bass (commonly called trout or green trout), white and black crappie (commonly called white perch), rock bass,
shadow bass, flier, warmouth, redbreast, bluegill, longear and shellcracker (commonly called bream). All members of the bass family including
white bass, yellow bass, saltwater striped bass (commonly called rockfish) and hybrid striped bass (a cross between the white bass and the
saltwater striped bass). All members of the pike family including redfin, grass and chain pickerel. The following members of the perch family:
the sauger (commonly called jack salmon), walleye and yellow perch.
220-2-.35
Daily Creel Limits, Possession Limits and Size

Limits on Game Fish
The creel and possession limits for game fish in all public waters of this State, except as otherwise provided for certain State and
Federally owned and/or managed fishing lakes and ponds, shall be as follows:
Black Bass, All Species or Combinations .........................10
Walleye................................................................................. 5
Sauger.................................................................................... 10
(There is a 14 inch minimum length limit on sauger with an exception of allowing three fish less than 14 inches in total length.)
White Bass, Yellow Bass, Saltwater Striped Bass,
and Hybrids or Combinations............................................ 30
(No more than six of the 30 can exceed 16 inches in total length and no more than two of the six may be saltwater striped bass. See
exceptions for Neely Henry Lake and Weiss Reservoir; and further restrictions for Lake Martin.)
Crappie................................................................................. 30
(It is illegal to possess any crappie less than nine inches in total length taken from Alabama public waters, including Aliceville Reservoir
and Pickwick Reservoir. Waters exempt from the nine-inch crappie limit include state owned public fishing lakes, and the reciprocal
waters of the Chattahoochee River and Impoundments and their tributaries, Bear Creek Reservoir (Big Bear Lake of the B.C.D.A. Lakes),
Lake Jackson at Florala and Weiss Reservoir. See minimum ten inch limit for Weiss Reservoir.)
Bream................................................................................... 50
Rainbow Trout ................................................................... 5
Alligator Gar ...................................................................... 2
The creel and possession limits provided for above shall not apply to fish held live for release by the sponsor or its designated agent after
a bona fide fishing tournament provided they are released unharmed to the public waters from which they were taken as soon as
reasonably possible on the same day they were taken.
Note: Total length of fish measured from the front of the mouth to the tip of the tail with both mouth and tail closed.
Note: It is a violation of Alabama law for any person to transport more than one day's creel limit of any species of game fish beyond the
boundaries of this state. It is a violation of Alabama law for any person to fillet freshwater fish while on public waters except when fish
are being prepared for immediate cooking and consumption, provided however, that fish may be drawn or gutted with heads left attached.
NOTE: IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY ANGLER TO FISH WITH MORE THAN THREE RODS AND REELS, OR
POLES, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ON WEISS RESERVOIR OR NEELY HENRY LAKE, AT ANY TIME.
THERE IS NO CLOSED SEASON ON ANY FRESHWATER GAME FISH.
SIZE LIMITS - As provided for above, as posted in State and Federally owned and/or managed public fishing lakes and ponds, and as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Demopolis Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any black bass less than 14 inches in total length.
Guntersville Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any black bass less than 15 inches in total length.
Harris Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.
Lake Jackson at Florala - Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22
inches in total length.
Lake Martin - It is illegal to possess more than two white bass, yellow bass, saltwater striped bass and hybrids or combinations
over 16 inches in total length in the daily creel limit.
Lewis Smith Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.
Logan Martin Lake and Neely Henry Lake - It is legal to possess a maximum of six white bass, yellow bass, saltwater striped
bass and hybrids or combinations over 16 inches in total length in the daily creel limit.
Pickwick Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 14 inches in total length or any crappie less than 9
inches in total length.
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries - It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches
in total length.
Weiss Reservoir - It is illegal to possess crappie less than 10 inches in total length. It is legal to possess 30 white bass, yellow
bass, saltwater striped bass and hybrids or combinations of any size.
West Point Reservoir and its Tributaries Until October 1, 2002, it is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 16 inches
in total length; provided however, that effective October 1, 2002, it is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in
total length.
Wilson Reservoir - It is illegal to possess any black bass less than 15 inches in total length.
Little Bear Creek Reservoir of the B.C.D.A. Lakes - It is illegal to possess largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in
total length.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
SPECIAL CREEL LIMITS APPLY ON THE RECIPROCAL WATERS OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AND IMPOUNDMENTS
AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES; CHECK LOCALLY OR SEE REGULATION 220-2-.122.
Rule 220-2-.35, previously adopted effective October 10, 1996, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
220-2-.36
State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes
(1) Definition of State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes-The words "state-owned public fishing lakes" shall include and embrace all
land and water under the direct supervision of the Fisheries Section of the Game and Fish Division. The lakes are as follows:
Barbour County Public Lake

Bibb County Public Lake
Chambers County Public Lake
Clay County Public Lake

Coffee County Public Lake
Crenshaw County Public Lake
Dallas County Public Lake
Dale County Public Lake
DeKalb County Public Lake
Fayette County Public Lake
Geneva County Public Lake
Leon Brooks Hines Public Lake (Escambia County)
Lamar County Public Lake
Lee County Public Lake
Madison County Public Lake
Marion County Public Lake
Monroe County Public Lake
Pike County Public Lake
Walker County Public Lake
Washington County Public Lake (J. Emmett Wood)
(2) Permit Required to Fish in State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes - Any person 12 years old or older who fishes, takes, catches, or
attempts to fish, take, or catch fish in or from any state-owned or state-operated public fishing lake must have a valid permit in possession.
(3) It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person to leave a child under 12 years of age unaccompanied by an adult at any
state-owned public fishing lake, and it shall also be a violation of this regulation for any child under 12 years of age to be at any state
owned public fishing lake unaccompanied by an adult.
(4) Daily Creel, Possession Limits and Size Limits for Game Fish in State-Owned Public Lakes - The daily creel, possession and
size limits for game fish and catfish in state-owned public fishing lakes shall be as posted at each lake. Creel, possession and size limits
for fish not posted shall be the same as provided for all public waters of this State.
(5) Time to Fish - Fishing in state-owned fishing lakes shall be limited to daylight hours or as specified by an agent of the
Commissioner, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(6) Fishing in State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes Regulated
(a) No method other than hook and line with natural or artificial bait may be used to take or attempt to take fish from stateowned public fishing lakes except by special written permission of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources. Nothing in
the regulation permits the taking of fish by "snagging," "snatching," trot lines, set hooks or jug fishing in the above mentioned areas.
(b) A person fishing shall upon demand exhibit his catch, fishing permit and fishing license to any Conservation Officer,
concessionaire, or other agent or employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for inspection.
(c) All fish taken from the lake must be carried to the concessionaire, who must count and weigh them.
(d) No species of fish shall be stocked in the state-owned public fishing lakes unless introduced by the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources.
(7) Unlawful to Sell Fish Taken from State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes - It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell, or
use for any commercial purpose any fish, regardless of species or kind, taken from any of the state-owned public fishing lakes unless
expressly permitted in writing by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(8) Use of Minnows for Bait in State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes Regulated - Live minnows used for bait in any state public
fishing lake shall be limited to the following species: Goldfish minnows, commonly called "Indiana" minnows; golden shiners,
commonly called "Shiners," and fathead minnows, commonly called "Toughies." No person shall release in any state-owned public
fishing lake any minnow whatsoever, either dead or alive, by emptying from a minnow bucket or any other method. All minnow buckets
or other receptacles for holding minnows used at state-owned public fishing lakes shall at all times be open to inspection by Conservation
Officers, concessionaires, or other agents or employees of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(9) It shall be unlawful to operate any size gasoline powered outboard motor on the state-owned public fishing lakes except where
expressly permitted as posted. Where gasoline powered outboard motors are allowed, they shall be operated only at slow trolling speed
creating no wake.
It shall be unlawful to operate such motors at any speed greater than trolling speed.
(10) No Camping - There shall be no camping on state-owned public fishing lake land unless by special permission of the
Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(11) No Swimming or Wading - There shall be no swimming or wading in the State-owned public fishing lakes.
(12) Personal Injuries or Accidents - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall not be responsible for any
accident or injury to any person while on public fishing lake property or when utilizing the public lake facilities. Any person coming
within the boundaries of the state-owned public lakes shall, by such entrance or use, waive any claim against the State or its agents for any
accident or injury occurring while on or within public lake property.
(13) It shall be unlawful to use sailboats in public fishing lakes operated by the Game and Fish Division of the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources. It shall be unlawful to use any other type of boat on said lakes for any purpose other than fishing.
(14) It shall be a violation of this regulation to launch any boat on said lakes without first obtaining a launching permit and such
fishing permits as may be required at each lake from the lake concessionaire.
(15) State Laws Applicable - All state laws now in force and laws, which may hereinafter be enacted by the Legislature, shall be
maintained in the public lake areas.
(16) Conduct at State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes - Any person, who conducts himself or herself in an unruly or disorderly manner
in any public lake area, and any person, who so conducts himself or herself in a manner which will tend to annoy or disturb any visitor or
employee, shall be in violation of this regulation. Any person in violation of this regulation shall not be entitled to a refund of any fee or
rental.
(17) Soliciting or Advertising in State Lake Areas - No person shall solicit, sell or advertise in any public area without the written
authorization of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(18) Removal of Shrubs or Wild Flowers - In order to protect all native, wild or domesticated trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers from
destruction and to conserve the same, it is hereby made unlawful for any person to cut, destroy, damage or remove any such tree, bush,
shrub, plant or flower growing in any public lake area. Any person, who willfully destroys, cuts, or breaks or removes any such tree,
shrub, bush, plant or flower growing in any public lake area, shall be in violation of this regulation unless given special permission to do
so from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(19) Defacing or Destroying State Property - Any person who litters, defaces or destroys any real or personal property in any of the
public lake areas of Alabama and any property belonging to the State of Alabama in any of the public lake areas, shall be in violation of
this regulation.
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State-Owned Public Fishing Lake Land Designated as Wildlife Sanctuaries - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap,
pursue, catch or kill, or attempt to hunt, trap, pursue, catch or kill any wild bird or wild animal or possess any firearm or bow
and arrow in any of the places herein mentioned without special permission of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural
Resources.
(21) Speed Limits for Vehicles - The maximum speed limit for any power driven vehicles shall be 25 miles per hour unless otherwise
specified by signs. All motorists shall come to a complete stop before crossing any intersection in any public lake area. This maximum
speed limit shall be reduced as is reasonable when driving through any congested area; and when any person is driving through any
congested area in the public lake area, he shall exercise every caution possible.
(22) Only licensed vehicles shall be allowed on public lake roads; no off road traffic shall be permitted.
(23) It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to catch, take or attempt to take or catch fish, by any means whatsoever, in the
ponds and lakes located on the fish hatcheries operated by the Game and Fish Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources; provided however, this provision shall not apply to that lake known as Perry Lake.
(a) It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person to harass any such hatchery fish or to stock or release any fish into
any such hatchery pond or lake.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person
1.
to swim or wade in any pond or lake located on said hatcheries,
2.
to camp on said hatcheries without the special permission of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural
Resources,
3. to solicit, sell or advertise in any public area of said hatcheries without the written authorization of the
Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources,
4.
to cut, destroy, damage or remove any tree, shrub, bush, plant or flower growing on any such hatchery,
5.
to litter, deface or destroy any real or personal property belonging to or operated by the State of Alabama on said
6.
to operate any motor vehicle on said hatcheries except as same is permitted by, and in accordance with, signs posted
hatcheries, or
thereon.
(c) All state-owned and/or operated fish hatcheries are designated as Wildlife Sanctuaries, and it shall be unlawful for any
person to hunt, trap, pursue, catch or kill or attempt to hunt, trap, pursue, catch or kill any wild bird or wild animal on any such hatchery
without the special permission of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
220-2-.37
Restricted Use of Public Access Areas
(1) Definition: Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this regulation, the term "public access area" shall include any
state-owned, leased, and/or operated boat launching and/or landing access area, parking lot, ramp, pier, and any real or personal property
within the boundaries of said areas.
(2) Picnicking, except at tables provided, and camping are prohibited at all public access areas. Swimming or any other activities,
to the extent that swimming or any other activity may interfere with the intended use of any public access area by the public, are
forbidden; provided, however, that in any event it shall be unlawful to swim or wade within fifty (50) feet of any ramp at any public
access area.
(3) The mooring of boats, houseboats and other watercraft is forbidden at all public access areas. In addition, the dry -docking,
storage, or abandonment of any type of vessel, vehicle, or other personal property item, is prohibited at all public access areas.
(4) Public access areas are for the use of the pleasure boating, hunting and fishing public in general only. No commercial, industrial
or construction equipment such as barges, dredges, etc., are to be loaded or unloaded without the specific written authorization of the
(5) Persons using public access areas shall either place their trash and refuse matter in cans provided for such purposes, or where
cans are not available, take it with them when they leave. No trash or refuse matter shall be placed at, in, or on any public access area
(including placing in cans) unless said matter is directly incidental to the use of said area.
(6) Persons using public access areas shall park their vehicles and/or trailers in designated parking areas or, when areas are not
designated, in such a way so as not to block any part of the ramp or pier or approach to the ramp or pier or interfere with the use of the
public access area by other persons.
(7) It shall be unlawful to discharge firearms on all public access areas.
(8) It shall be unlawful to swim, dive, sun bathe, or jump from any pier or ramp located at any public access area.
(9) Defacing or Destroying State Property -- Any person who litters, defaces or destroys any real or personal property on any of the
public access areas or any property belonging to the State of Alabama in any of the public access areas, shall be in violation of this
regulation.
(10) Only licensed vehicles shall be allowed on public access area roads and parking lots; no off-road traffic shall be permitted. No
all-terrain vehicles shall be allowed to operate on any public access area. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the use of properly
licensed motorcycles on public access area roads or parking lots.
(11) Soliciting or Advertising on Public Access Areas -- No person shall solicit, sell, advertise, or install any sign on any public
access area without the written authorization of the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(12) It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person(s) to build, tend, or maintain any fire at any public access area.
(13) Removal of Shrubs or Wildflowers -- In order to protect all native, wild or domesticated trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers from
destruction and to conserve the same, it is hereby made unlawful for any person to cut, destroy, damage or remove any such tree, bush,
shrub, plant or flower growing at any public access area. Any person who willfully destroys, cuts, or breaks or removes any such tree,
shrub, bush, plant or flower growing in any public access area, shall be in violation of this regulation unless given special permission to do
so from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(14) State Laws Applicable -- All state laws now in force and laws which may hereinafter be enacted by the Legislature shall be
maintained in the public access areas.
(15) Personal Injuries or Accidents -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall not be responsible for any
accident or injury to any person while at or in public facilities. Any person coming within the boundaries of the public access areas shall,
by such entrance or use, waive any claim against the State of Alabama, its employees, or its agents for any accident or injury to person or
property occurring while on or within the said public access areas.
(16) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to loiter at any public access area.
(17) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to consume alcoholic beverages at any public access area.
220-2-.38
Taking of Suckers Permitted in Certain Counties
It shall be legal for sport fishermen holding a valid sport fishing license to take all species of suckers during any hour of the day or
night by the use of gill or trammel nets with a mesh of one inch (1") or more measured from knot to knot (stretch of two inches) in the
public waters of Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike Counties during the months of February,
March, and April, provided such nets are marked with buoys of floats visible above the waterline on which the owner's sport fishing
license number is listed. Such nets may not be used for taking of suckers or any other fish in the following rivers and impoundments
thereof located in the above counties: Conecuh River, Chattahoochee River, Choctawhatchee River, Patsaliga River, Pea River, Sepulga
River, and Yellow River. Suckers taken under the provisions of this regulation are for personal use only and may not be sold, traded or
bartered.
220-2-.39
Legal Methods of Taking Minnows and Shad for Bait

and Mullet in Freshwater
It is hereby made lawful to take minnows and shad by the use of a cast net, minnow jug, minnow basket, not to exceed 24 inches in
length, 12 inches in diameter, with funnel entrance not more than one inch in diameter, dip net or seine, commonly known as a minnow
seine, the length of which shall not exceed 25 feet and the width or depth of which shall not exceed 4 feet for the purpose of taking shad
or minnows for the exclusive use as fish bait. The use of any seine of larger proportions than herein provided is illegal, and the possession
of a seine of larger proportions than herein provided in any public freshwater or on the bank of any such waters shall be prima facie
evidence that such net is being used illegally. It is further made lawful to take mullet by cast net in freshwater. The daily creel and
possession limit for mullet taken with a cast net will be the same as permitted under Marine Resources Regulation 220-3-.03. All game
fish and all commercial or non-game fish, except mullet, as listed under Rules 220-2-.34 and 220-2-.45 taken by nets or seines as allowed
under this regulation shall be immediately returned to the water from whence they came with the least possible injury.
220-2-.40
Taking Fish in Waterfowl Management Areas
Whenever the Director of the Game and Fish Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall announce in
writing that a waterfowl feeding pond or lake located on any wildlife management area operated by the Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources is to be drained or pumped dry, resulting in the death of fish located in any such pond or lake, such fish of any species
may be taken, or attempt to be taken, in any number regardless of creel limits by any holder of a valid fishing license by the use of hands,
nets, seines, gigs, spears, or snatch hooks. Such fish shall not be taken by the use of explosives, poison, or firearms of any type or
description. Only those holders of a valid commercial fishing license may sell commercial or non-game fish except catfish. The sale or
barter of any game fish or catfish of any species taken by anyone from any area covered under this regulation is hereby prohibited.
Nothing in this regulation shall be construed or interpreted to legalize any type fishing equipment for the taking of fish under any
circumstances other than those outlined in this regulation. Provided, however, that this regulation shall not apply to the Swan Creek
Management Area in Limestone County.
It shall be unlawful to take fish for commercial purposes and/or to use commercial fishing gear within any dewatering unit within the
state during waterfowl season.
NOTE: It is the intent of this regulation to salvage fish which would otherwise be wasted.
220-2-.41
Trolling in Certain Areas Prohibited During Duck Hunting

Season
No person shall fish by trolling from any boat, skiff or other floating device propelled or drawn by any inboard or outboard motor
during the legal duck hunting season in the following bodies of water:
220-2-.42
Chuckfey Bay
Polecat Bay
Bay Delvan
Choccolata Bay
Little Bateau
Gustang Bay
Big Bateau
Bay Grass
Bay Minette Basin
Bay Minette Bay
Grand Bay
Little Bay John
Big Bay John
John's Bend
D'Olive Bay
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and Marine Resources Division Jurisdictional
Fishing Licenses and Operations; Use and Possession of Certain Nets
Lines for Certain
(1)
For the purposes of the freshwater fishing licensing requirements of Sections 9-11-53, 53.4, 55, and 56, Code of Alabama 1975,
said licenses shall be applicable to such activities as provided for therein which occur north of the below-described line, as well as below said
line in those ponds or lakes containing freshwater fish. For the purposes of the saltwater fishing licensing requirements of Sections 9-11-53.1,
53.5, and 55.2, Code of Alabama 1975, said licenses shall be applicable to such activities as provided for therein which occur south of the
below-described line. The line is described as follows:

Beginning at the Mississippi State line, a meandering line following U.S. Highway 90 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 188;
State Highway 188 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 193; State Highway 193 northwardly to its junction with State Highway 163;
State Highway 163 northwardly to its intersection with Interstate Highway 10 (except all of the Theodore Industrial Canal); Interstate Highway
10 eastbound lane (except that portion of Interstate Highway 10 which lies north of State Highway 90 Battleship Parkway, in which case the line
follows the Battleship Parkway) to Interstate Highway 10's intersection with U.S. Highway 98; U.S. Highway 98 southwardly and eastwardly
to its intersection with State Highway 59; State Highway 59 southwardly to its intersection with Baldwin County Highway 20; Baldwin County
Highway 20 eastwardly to its intersection with Baldwin County Highway 95; Baldwin County Highway 95 northwardly to its intersection with
U.S. Highway 98; U.S. Highway 98 eastwardly to its intersection with the western shore of Perdido Bay; then the western shore of Perdido Bay
northwardly to the intersection of the Florida State Line and the mouth of the Perdido River.
(2)(a) All commercial fishing operations, as well as recreational netting operations, and all gear used in any of such operations, in state
jurisdictional waters north of Interstate 10 eastbound lane (except that portion of Interstate Highway 10 which lies north of State Highway 90
Battleship Parkway, in which case the line follows the Battleship Parkway) shall be subject to those laws, rules and regulations of the Division
of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Provided further, it shall be unlawful to use
any net (other than hoop and fyke nets) with mesh size of less than three inches (3) knot to knot with a stretch or spread of less than six inches
(6) in the public impounded waters and navigable streams in the state of Alabama north of the line described in this paragraph except as
provided for in other regulations or laws of this state.
(2)(b) All commercial fishing operations, as well as recreational netting operations, and all gear used in any of such operations, in state
jurisdictional waters south of Interstate 10 eastbound lane (except that portion of Interstate Highway 10 which lies north of State Highway 90
Battleship Parkway, in which case the line follows the Battleship Parkway) shall be subject to those laws, rules, and regulations of the Marine
Resources Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(3)
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, however, from September 1 to December 31, it shall be unlawful to possess a
gill net, trammel net, or other entangling net aboard a boat in the Mobile Delta south of L&N Railroad and north of a line running two hundred
fifty (250) yards north of and parallel to Highway 90 (Battleship Parkway).
(4)
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, however, it shall be lawful for any person (provided such person complies
with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations) to take, catch, or possess commercial or non-game fish as defined in the laws of Alabama or
regulations of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in accordance with the below stated times, places, manners, and means:
(a) From January 1 to September 1, in Grass Bay, Chuckfey Bay, Choccolata Bay, Gustang Bay, Big Bay John, Bay Minette Basin
and Bay, Little Bay John, Big Bay Bateau, Little Bay Bateau, and John's Bend, between the hours of sunrise and sunset, by the use of nets with
a mesh size of not less than three inches (3") knot to knot with a stretch or spread of not less than six inches (6"). These nets shall be constantly
attended.
(b) From January 1 to May 31, in Grand Bay, Polecat Bay, and Bay Delvan, between the hours of sunrise and sunset, by the
use of nets with a mesh size of not less than one and three-eighths (1-3/8) inches knot to knot; provided that any person in these areas
possessing, using, or attempting to use, a gill net with a mesh size less than three inches (3) knot to knot is required to be licensed and
permitted under 9-11-141, 9-11-142, and 9-12-113, and shall have such licenses and permit in possession. These nets shall be constantly
attended.
(5)
Rule 220-2-.42, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.
(6)
Violations of the provisions of paragraphs (2)(a), (3) and (4) shall be punished as provided by Section 9-11-156, Code of
Alabama 1975 or as otherwise provided by law.
220-2-.43
Unlawful to Willfully Waste Paddlefish
No person shall take paddlefish from the public waters of this state, remove the roe and willfully waste the remainder of this fish.
220-2-.44
Prohibited Methods of Taking Fish
It shall be unlawful:
(1) to drag any hoop net, fyke net, gill net, trammel net or seine, except a legal minnow seine, through any public waters of this
State;
(2) to take or attempt to take, catch or kill any species of fish from public waters by the use of any firearms;
(3) to take or attempt to take, catch or kill any species of fish from the public waters by use of any seine, except minnow seine, wire
basket, cast net, or any stationary fish trap except as otherwise provided by law;
(4) to take or attempt to take, catch, or kill any species of fish by means of any trotlines, set lines, snag lines, commercial fishing
net, slat box, or wire basket within one-half mile below any lock, dam, or power house on any public water of this State;
(5) to remove or attempt to remove fish from any hoop net, gill net, fyke net, trammel net, slat trap or slat basket, or to move, set or
reset any of the said fishing gear listed in this regulation between the hours of sunset and sunrise;
(6) to fish or attempt to fish in any of the public waters of this State on or from the posted lands of another without first obtaining
the permission of the landowner or his agent;
(7) to fish a slat box or basket without having a metal tag permanently affixed thereto stating thereon the name, address, and license
number of the licensee operating and using each slat box.
[NOTE: Act 95-214 requires a Social Security number or tax identification number in lieu of the license number.]
(8) to fish a trotline or snagline unless the end or ends of such line within twenty-five feet of the bank shall be made up of at least
six feet of untreated cotton and such line shall be attached to the bank or anchors with said untreated cotton line only. Further that all
other anchors within twenty-five feet of the bank shall be attached to said line only with untreated cotton line. And further that any set
line or bush hook left unattended for 48 hours may be removed by Game and Fish Division personnel and destroyed.
(9) To filet a fish while fishing, or to possess filets of fish while on public waters except when fish are being prepared for immediate
cooking and consumption; provided however, that fish may be drawn or gutted with heads left attached.
220-2-.94
Prohibition of Taking or Possessing Paddlefish (Spoonbill)
It shall be illegal to take or attempt to take paddlefish (spoonbill) from all public waters of Alabama by any method or to possess
paddlefish (spoonbill) or any part of a paddlefish (spoonbill). Any paddlefish (spoonbill) accidentally captured shall be immediately
returned to the waters from whence it came. This regulation does not apply to commercially packaged paddlefish (spoonbill) products
imported from out-of-state or to paddlefish (spoonbill) cultured at hatchery operations or grow out ponds permitted through the
Commissioner, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
220-2-.45
Commercial or Non-game Fish Designated
The following shall be designated as commercial or non-game fish: Drum, Buffalo, Carp, Channel Catfish, all members of the
Catfish family, Paddlefish (Spoonbill), Spotted Sucker, all members of the Sucker family including the species known as Red Horse and
Black Horse, Bowfin and all members of the Gar family, and mullet taken or attempted to be taken north of the line specified in paragraph
(1) of 220-2-.42 subject to the exception provided in paragraph (3) thereof.
220-2-.46 Legal Methods and Equipment for the Taking of Commercial or Non-Game Fish
The following is hereby designated as legal fishing equipment and methods for the taking of commercial or non-game fish in the fresh
waters of this State. Any other equipment or methods used in the taking of commercial or non-game fish is a violation of this regulation.
(1) By Licensed Sport Fishermen - Day or Night
(a)
Rod and Reel
(b) Hook and Line

(c)
Trot Line
(d) Set Line

(e)
Snag Line or Snare Line
(f)
Bowfishing
1.
General
(i) With the exception of sturgeon or other species protected by law or regulation, it shall be legal for licensed sport
fishermen to take any of the following fish at any time by bowfishing: (a) Shad, (b) White Amur, (c) Shark, (d) Mullet, or (e) Any fish
designated as commercial or non-game, provided however, that only 2 alligator gar per person per day may be taken.
(ii) It shall be illegal to take any other fresh water fish at any time by bowfishing.
(iii) It shall be legal to have both bowfishing equipment and normal fishing equipment in possession while either
bowfishing or fishing.
2.
Bowfishing Equipment
(i) Any longbow, straight or recurve, or compound bow may be used for bowfishing (no crossbows, except as
otherwise provided by Rule 220-2-.99).
(ii) All arrows in possession while bowfishing shall be of solid fiberglass or solid metal construction (as opposed to
hollow shaft construction).
(iii) Barbed bowfishing heads shall be used that do not have sharpened cutting surfaces, and are of a design such that
the barbs may be reversed or removed to permit removal of the arrow from the fish, except as noted in the section on special exceptions.
(iv) A bowfishing line shall be used having a minimum breaking strength of forty (40) pounds, and shall be a
minimum of forty (40) feet in length.
(v) One end of the bowfishing line shall be attached to the arrow being used, and the other end of the line shall be
attached to the bow or some type of reel which is attached to the bow, except as noted in the section on special exceptions.
(vi) Lights may be used for night bowfishing, except as noted in the section on special exceptions.
3.
Special Exceptions
(i) Special exceptions to bowfishing equipment regulations shall apply only while bowfishing in the coastal areas,
bays, or rivers of Mobile and Baldwin Counties. These exceptions do not apply to non-tidal lakes or ponds in those counties.
(ii) The end of the bowfishing line which is not attached to the arrow may be attached to a separate fishing rod and
reel, or to some type of float of sufficient size to allow tracking of a fish shot and/or recovery of line and arrow.
(iii) Barbed heads with sharpened cutting surfaces may be used to shoot gars and sharks.
(iv) Once a gar or shark has been shot and is attached to a bowfishing line, arrows with unbarbed, sharpened heads
may be used to kill the fish. These arrows do not have to be attached to a bowfishing line, but they still have to be of solid fiberglass or
solid metal construction.
(v) The use of lights for night bowfishing while in possession of sharpened heads, barbed or unbarbed, shall only be
permitted from a boat.
(g) Spear or Similar Instruments (underwater) by Special License
(h) Gigs or Grabbling
(i) It shall be unlawful to set and leave unattended in the public waters of the State of Alabama for more than seven
consecutive days all fishing gear provided, however, that any set line or bush hook left unattended for 48 hours may be removed by Game
and Fish Division personnel and destroyed.
(2) By Licensed Commercial Fishermen
(a)
Trot Line
(b) Snag Line

(c)
Set Line
(d) Hoop and Fyke Nets the mesh of which is not less than 1 1/4 inches from knot to knot with a stretch or spread of not less
than 2 1/2 inches after said net has been tarred and/or shrunk.
(e) Gill and Trammel Nets the mesh of which is not less than 3 inches knot to knot with a stretch or spread of not less than 6
inches after net has been shrunk.
(f) Slat Trap or Slat Basket made entirely of wood or plastic strips or slats in a boxlike or cylinder shape. At least 18 inches of the
slat trap opposite the muzzle, including the end, shall be constructed with wood or plastic slats or strips of a width not greater than 3 inches
running lengthwise or vertically of the trap and with a space between strips or slats of not less than one and one-eighth inches (1 1/8"), and
provided further that any restrictions (which must be wood or plastic) between muzzle and back of trap or basket contain an opening of at least
two (2) inches square to permit free passage of fish within said box or basket.
Provided further it shall be legal to use a trap made of round solid plastic, provided at least eighteen inches of the trap opposite the
muzzle, including the end, shall have parallel openings a minimum of 1 1/8 inches wide running lengthwise or vertically of the trap. There shall
be a maximum of three inches of solid material between the 1 1/8 inch parallel openings. The muzzle of such trap shall be constructed of netting
with a mesh of at least 1 inches knot to knot with a stretch of 2 inches. Only a single muzzle may be used and the muzzle shall be attached
to the trap with 100% cotton material only. There shall be a minimum opening of two inches square between the muzzle and the back of the fish
trap. Any round plastic trap not conforming to these guidelines shall be illegal.
(3) By Licensed Wire Basket Fishermen - Any person who possesses a valid wire basket license may fish such baskets under the
provisions as set out by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-11-190 through Section 9-11-198.
(a) In the following counties a maximum of 4 wire baskets with a mesh of 1 inch or larger:
Autauga
Barbour
Bibb
Butler
Calhoun
Chambers
Chilton
Choctaw
Crenshaw
Dallas
Escambia
Fayette
Franklin
Greene
Hale
Henry
Monroe
Perry
Pickens
Pike
Randolph
Russell
St. Clair
Sumter
Wilcox
Clarke
Cleburne
Coffee
Coosa
Covington
Lamar
Lee
Lowndes
Marengo
Marion
Talladega
Tallapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Walker (except Lewis M. Smith Reservoir)
Washington
(b) In Elmore County a maximum of 3 wire baskets with a mesh of 1 inch or larger may be fished provided that only 1 wire
basket may be fished in Lake Jordan and only 2 wire baskets may be fished in Lake Martin. Wire baskets may not be used in any other
areas of Elmore County except as listed above.
220-2-.70
Use of Wire Baskets in Jefferson County
Any person properly licensed under the provisions of Act No. 83-482, Acts of Alabama, Regular Session, 1983, is hereby authorized
to take, catch or kill non-game fish from the public waters of Jefferson County (except in municipal parks) by the use of wire baskets
having a mesh of one (1) inch or larger. Persons are restricted to four (4) such licenses per person and are restricted to the use of four (4)
wire baskets per person and the use of said baskets shall be governed strictly in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 83-482, Acts of
Alabama, Regular Session 1983.
220-2-.04L Wire Basket Fishing Regulation - Shelby County
Any person who possesses a valid wire basket license may fish such baskets in Shelby County under the provisions as set out by the Code
of Alabama 1975, Section 9-11-190 through Section 9-11-198; provided, however, that such baskets shall have a wire mesh of two (2) inches.
This regulation shall become effective at 6:00 a.m. on the 36th day following filing of same with the Legislative Reference Service.
220-2-.47
Commercial Fishing Restrictions
(1) Areas Restricted to Use of Nets and/or Slat Boxes (a) Public Waters: It is hereby made illegal for any person to place any gill net, trammel net, hoop net or fyke net in the public
waters of this State, in such a way that it extends more than half way across any river, creek, stream, slough or bayou and no net shall be
placed closer than 50 feet to any other net.
(b) Public Impounded Waters: It is hereby made illegal for any person to place any gill net, trammel net, hoop net, fyke net or
slat box closer than 25 feet from the water's edge in any public impounded water of this State, and provided further that on the Tennessee
River, or its impoundments no person shall place a net closer than 100 feet from the water's edge and no person shall place any net or slat
box within 300 feet above or below any tributary of the Tennessee River.
(c) It shall be unlawful to use nets of any type for fishing purposes in all impounded public waters and tributaries thereto
of Alabama in which Morone saxatilis, commonly known as saltwater striped bass, have been stocked. Nothing in this regulation shall
be construed so as to preclude the lawful use of set lines, trot lines, or snag lines for the taking, killing or catching of commercial or nongame fish from said waters. The following lakes have been stocked: Lake Martin, Lake Jordan, Lake Mitchell, Lay Lake, Jones Bluff
(name changed to R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Lake), Logan Martin, Neeley Henry and Weiss Lake. (These bodies of water were stocked prior
to the original enactment of this regulation dated December 12, 1972.)
(d) It shall be unlawful to use nets of any type for commercial fishing purposes in all public impounded waters of Alabama
having 3,000 or less surface acres. A list of these lakes is as follows:
IMPOUNDMENT
Gantt
Point A
Oliver
Inland
Thurlow
Yates
Opelika City Lake
Purdy
Thollocco
Oliver
Goat Rock
Columbia
Little Bear Creek
Upper Bear Creek
Bear Creek
COUNTY
Covington
Covington
Tuscaloosa
Blount
Elmore, Tallapoosa
Elmore, Tallapoosa
Lee
Shelby, Jefferson
Dale
Russell
Lee
Houston
Franklin
Marion, Franklin, Winston
Franklin
(2) It shall be unlawful to set and leave unattended in the public fresh waters of the State of Alabama for more than seven (7)
consecutive days all fishing gear, including but not limited to, trot, snag and snare lines, hoop, fyke, gill and trammel nets, and slat traps
and/or baskets; provided however, that any set line or bush hook left unattended for 48 hours may be removed by Game and Fish Division
personnel and destroyed.
(3) It shall be unlawful to use nets of any type for commercial fishing purposes in the area of Wheeler Wildlife Refuge between
Interstate 65 and U. S. Highway 31 and in the area of Limestone Bay, during the period of October 15 through February 15 of each year.
220-2-.48
Legal Methods and Equipment for Taking of

Freshwater Mussels
The following is hereby designated as legal fishing equipment and methods for taking of freshwater mussels or other freshwater
bivalved mollusca in the freshwaters of this State. Any other equipment or methods used in the taking of freshwater mussels or other
mollusca is in violation of this regulation.
(1) By use of brails with hooks and constructed of wire 14 gauge or larger and with prongs not longer than 2 inches from the tip of
point to point where prongs are wrapped or joined.
(2) By hand and/or with the use of diving equipment.
(3) By the use of a shell bar with a limit of six (6) feet in length.
(4) Licensed fishermen may use a rake or dip net no wider than 24 inches to collect Asiatic clam Corbicula for fish bait. Harvest of
any other species of freshwater bivalved mollusca with such equipment or sale of Corbicula harvested with such equipment will be a
violation of this regulation.
220-2-.49
Size Restrictions on Freshwater Mussels or Their Shells
It is hereby made illegal for any person or persons to take, catch, kill, buy, possess or transport for commercial purposes freshwater
mussels or any type of freshwater bivalved mollusca listed below or the shells of such mussels or bivalved mollusca, less than the
following sizes in diameter:
Washboard (Megalonaias nervosa)......................4 inches

Threeridge (Amblema plicata) ........................2 5/8 inches
Pistol Grip (Tritogonia verrucosa) ....................2 5/8 inches
River Pigtoe (Pleurobema cordatum) .................2 3/8 inches
Elephant Ear (Elliptio crassidens).......................2 5/8 inches
Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula)...........................2 5/8 inches
Butterfly (Ellipsaria lineolata).............................2 3/8 inches
Monkeyface (Quadrula metanevra).....................2 3/8 inches
Ebony Shell (Fusconaia ebenus).........................2 3/8 inches
Lake Pigtoe (Fusconaia flava).............................2 5/8 inches
White Wartyback (Quadrula nodulata)................2 5/8 inches
Pink Heel Splitter (Potamilus alatus)..................4 inches
Three Horn (Obliquaria reflexa)..........................1 3/4 inches;
with the exception of Asiatic clam Corbicula harvested from below the full pool elevation of impounded waters. All mussels or their
shells less than the legal diameter must be immediately released and placed back in the waters from whence they came with the least
possible injury. Mussels or their shells shall be measured from their dorsal to ventral surfaces by passing or attempting to pass the mussel
or mussel shell by the weight of the mussel or mussel shell through a ring of the appropriate inside diameter. There shall be no allowance
for undersize mussels or their shells.
220-2-.103 Waters Open to the Taking of Freshwater Mussels for
Commercial Purposes
Unless specifically prohibited otherwise, the following waters shall be open to the otherwise legal taking of freshwater mussels for
commercial purposes:
(1) Coosa River from Jordan Dam upstream to the Alabama-Georgia State line.
(2) Alabama River from the mouth to the confluence of Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers with the exception of the Cahaba River.
(3) Tombigbee River from mouth to U. S. Interstate 59.
(4) Black Warrior River from mouth to U. S. Interstate 59.
(5) Tennessee River and its impoundments with the exception of restricted areas.
It shall be unlawful to take freshwater mussels for commercial purposes from any other waters of the State of Alabama.
220-2-.104 Legal Species of Freshwater Mussels to be
Taken for Commercial Purposes
The following species shall be the only species of freshwater mussels permitted to be legally taken for commercial purposes in the
State of Alabama:
Washboard (Megalonaias nervosa)
Threeridge (Amblema plicata)

Pistol Grip (Tritogonia verrucosa)
River Pigtoe (Pleurobema cordatum)
Elephant Ear (Elliptio crassidens)
Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula)
Butterfly (Ellipsaria lineolata)
Monkeyface (Quadrula metanevra)
Ebony Shell (Fusconaia ebenus)
Lake Pigtoe (Fusconaia flava)
White Wartyback (Quadrula nodulata)
Pink Heel Splitter (Potamilus alatus)
Three Horn (Obliquaria reflexa)
It shall be unlawful to take any other species of freshwater mussel for commercial purposes in the State of Alabama.
220-2-.106 Mussel Fishing Seasons
The season for legal mussel fishing is open year-round except during the prescribed waterfowl hunting season, Swan Creek, Crow
Creek, Mud Creek, and Raccoon Creek Wildlife Management Areas shall be closed. The area of the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge between
Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31 and the area of Limestone Bay shall be closed to mussel harvest during the period of October 15
through February 15 of each year. Mussel fishing in the fresh waters of this State shall be restricted to five (5) days each week (Monday
through Friday) and shall be closed on all federal holidays.
220-2-.50
Harvest of Freshwater Mussels Restricted to Daylight Hours

Only
It shall be unlawful to take, catch, kill, or to attempt to take, catch or kill mussels from freshwater between the hours of sunset and
sunrise (nighttime).
220-2-.51
Harvest of Freshwater Mussels for Commercial Purposes in all

Open Areas Restricted to Five Days a Week
Mussel fishing for commercial purposes in the freshwaters of this State in all open areas shall be restricted to five days each week
(Monday through Friday), unless specifically provided otherwise by law or regulation.
220-2-.52
Restricted Areas for the Taking of Freshwater Mussels
It shall be unlawful to take, catch, kill, or attempt to take, catch, or kill mussels in the following areas:
(1) Wheeler Lake, an impoundment on the Tennessee River, from Guntersville Dam downstream to the mouth of Shoal Creek
(approximately 347 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River).
(2) Wheeler Lake, an impoundment on the Tennessee River, from the upstream end or head of Hobbs Island downstream to
Whitesburg Bridge.
(3) Pickwick Lake, an impoundment on the Tennessee River, from Wilson Dam downstream to the upper end or head of Seven Mile
Island.
(4) Wilson Lake, an impoundment on the Tennessee River, from Wheeler Dam downstream to the mouth of Town Creek on the
South Bank and the mouth of Bluewater Creek on the north bank.
(5) The Cahaba River.
220-2-.53
Mussel Buyers Required to Report
Standardized receipts must be completed by all resident and non-resident mussel buyers for all mussels purchased in the state of
Alabama, including mussels originating from waters outside of the state of Alabama. The receipts shall be completed at the time of
transaction and include the signature of the buyer. A copy of the receipt shall be issued to the mussel catcher at the time of transaction.
Each receipt must be complete and legible, and include the following and any other information specified by the Commissioner: (1)
buyers license number; (2) mussel catchers license number; (3) mussel catchers name; (4) date of transaction; (5) body of water from
which the mussels originated (in the form of numerical codes provided by the Department); (6) species taken (in the form of alphabetical
codes provided by the Department); (7) pounds of each species purchased; (8) total pounds of mussels purchased; and (9) amount paid for
the mussels. The same standardized receipts shall be used whether the shells originated from the waters of Alabama or another state.
All mussels imported into the state of Alabama by a person, firm or corporation shall be accompanied by a bill of lading which
provides the following information: (1) name of person, firm or corporation importing the mussels; (2) name(s) of person, firm or
corporation that sold the mussels being imported; (3) date of shipment of mussels being imported; (4) weight of mussels by species; (5)
origin of shipment; and (6) destination of shipment. A copy of the bill of lading shall remain with the importing person, firm or
corporation and made available to authorized Department employees at any reasonable time.
Each person who purchases mussels shall at the time of any purchase have proof on his person of possession of a current mussel
buyers license.
Rule 220-2-.53, as previously promulgated, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
220-2-.54
Hunting Dates, Etc. on State Wildlife Management Areas
It shall be legal to hunt and/or trap certain birds and animals within the dates, areas and under the conditions promulgated by the
220-2-.124 Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Regulation
For purposes of enforcement of Sections 9-20-1 through 9-20-7, Code of Alabama 1975, enacted by Act No. 95-767, as the
Alabama Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Control Act, the following list of all nonindigenous aquatic plants which are prohibited by
Section 9-20-3 from being introduced or placed or caused to be introduced or placed into public waters of the state is established:
COMMON NAME
African elodea
alligatorweed
Brazilian elodea
curlyleaf pondweed
Eurasian watermilfoil
floating waterhyacinth
giant salvinia
hydrilla
hygrophila
limnophila
parrot-feather
purple loosestrife
rooted waterhyacinth
spinyleaf naiad
water-aloe
water-lettuce
water chestnut
water spinach
220-2-.57
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lagarosiphon spp
Alternanthera philoxeriodes
Egeria densa
Potamogeton crispus
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eichhornia crassipes
Salvinia molesta
Hydrilla verticillata
Hygrophila polysperma
Limnophila sessiliflora
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Lythrum salicaria
Eichhornia azurea
Najas minor
Stratiotes aloides
Pistia stratiotes
Trapa natans
Ipomea aquatica
Daily Creel Limits - U.S. Forest Service Lands
Effective immediately, the following creel limits shall exist for Open, Buck, Ditch and Otter Ponds, located on U. S. Forest Service
lands in Covington County:
A daily creel limit of 20 bream, 2 bass, 5 catfish per person, the limits representing aggregate totals from any or all of the four ponds.
220-2-.60
Airboat Regulation
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to use an airboat on any of the public waters of this State that are subject to the ebb and flow of the
tide of at least two (2) inches, between November 15th of each year and the end of the waterfowl season in the area of operation.
(2) The prohibition prescribed in Paragraph (1) above shall not apply to the use of airboats by State or Federal game wardens, state
aquatic plant management personnel acting in their official capacity nor by oil and gas exploration crews.
220-2-.61
Creel, Possession and Size Limits for Federally Owned and

Managed Ponds and Lakes
The daily creel, possession and size limits for game fish and catfish in Federally owned and managed ponds and fishing lakes in the
State of Alabama shall be as posted at each pond or lake. Creel, possession and size limits for fish not posted shall be the same as
otherwise provided for all public waters of this State.
220-2-.92
Nongame Species Regulation
(1) It shall be unlawful to take, capture, kill, or attempt to take, capture or kill; possess, sell, trade for anything of monetary value, or
offer to sell or trade for anything of monetary value, the following nongame wildlife species (or any parts or reproductive products of such
species) without a scientific collection permit or written permit from the Commissioner, Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, which shall specifically state what the permittee may do with regard to said species:
(a) FISHES
Common Name
Scientific Name
Speoplatyrhinus poulsoni
Typhlichthys subterraneus
Cyprinella monacha
Etheostoma wapiti
Etheostoma ditrema
Crystallaria asprella
Percina aurolineata
Etheostoma brevirostrum
Etheostoma neopterum
Etheostoma boschungi
Percina tanasi
Etheostoma tuscumbia
Etheostoma chermocki
Etheostoma nuchale
Noturus munitus
Cottus paulus
Alosa alabamae
Cyprinella caerulea
Notropis cahabae
Notropis albizonatus
Elassoma alabamae
Scaphirynchus suttkusi
Acipenser oxyrhynchus
desotoi
Cavefish, Alabama
Cavefish, Southern
Chub, Spotfin
Darter, Boulder
Darter, Coldwater
Darter, Crystal
Darter, Goldline
Darter, Holiday
Darter, Lollipop
Darter, Slackwater
Darter, Snail
Darter, Tuscumbia
Darter, Vermilion
Darter, Watercress
Madtom, Frecklebelly
Sculpin, Pygmy
Shad, Alabama
Shiner, Blue
Shiner, Cahaba
Shiner,Palezone
Sunfish, Spring Pygmy
Sturgeon, Alabama Shovelnose
Sturgeon, Gulf
(b) AMPHIBIANS
Common Name
Scientific Name
Frog, Dusky Gopher

Hellbender, Eastern
Rana capito sevosa

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Ambystoma cingulatum
Aneides aeneus
Phaeognathus hubrichti
Desmognathus monticola (of
Coastal Plain origin)
Gyrinophilus palleucus
Hyla andersonii
Salamander, Flatwoods
Salamander, Green
Salamander, Red Hills
Salamander, Seal
Salamander, Tennessee Cave

Treefrog, Pine Barrens
(c) REPTILES
Common Name
Coachwhip, Eastern
Graptemys nigrinoda
Snake, Black Pine
Snake, Eastern Indigo
Snake, Florida Pine
Snake, Gulf Salt Marsh
Heterodon simus
Terrapin, Mississippi
Diamondback
Tortoise, Gopher
Turtle, Alabama Map
Turtle, Alabama Red-bellied
Turtle, Alligator Snapping
Scientific Name
Masticophis flagellum flagellum
Sawback, Black-knobbed
Snake, Southern Hognose
Pituophis melanoleucus lodingi
Drymarchon corais couperi

Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus
Nerodia fasciata clarkii
Malaclemys terrapin pileata

Gopherus polyphemus
Graptemys pulchra
Pseudemys alabamensis
Macroclemys temminckii
Turtle, Barbour's Map

Turtle, Escambia Bay Map
Graptemys barbouri
Graptemys ernsti
(d) BIRDS
Common Name
Scientific Name
Grus canadensis pulla

Columbina passerina
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Aguila chrysaetos
Egretta rufescens
Falco peregrinus
Accipiter cooperi
Falco columbarius
Pandion haliaetus
Haematopus palliatus
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Charadrius melodus
Charadrius alexandrinus
Charadrius wilsonia
Mycteria americana
Sterna nilotica
Vermivora bachmani
Picoides borealis
Thryomanes bewickii
Crane, Mississippi Sandhill

Dove, Common Ground
Eagle, Bald
Eagle, Golden
Egret, Reddish
Falcon, Peregrine
Hawk, Cooper's
Merlin
Osprey
Oystercatcher, American
Pelican, American White
Plover, Piping
Plover, Snowy
Plover, Wilson's
Stork, Wood
Tern, Gull-billed
Warbler, Bachman's
Woodpecker, Red-cockaded
Wren, Bewick's
(e) MAMMALS
Common Name
Scientific Name
Myotis grisescens
Myotis sodalis
Corynorhinus rafinesquii
Myotis austroriparius
Geomys pinetis
Peromyscus polionotus
ammobates
Zapus hudsonius
Peromyscus polionotus
trissylepsis
Mustela frenata
Bat, Gray Myotis

Bat, Indiana
Bat, Rafinesque's Big-eared
Bat, Southeastern
Gopher, Southeastern Pocket
Mouse, Alabama Beach
Mouse, Meadow Jumping

Mouse, Perdido Key Beach
Weasel, Long-tailed
(f)
Other State or Federally protected nongame species.
In addition any required federal permits for federally protected species must be obtained.
(2)
It shall be unlawful to collect or offer for sale, sell, or trade for anything of value any box turtle ( Terrapene carolina), box
turtle part or reproductive product except by permit as outlined in paragraph (1).
(3)
It shall be unlawful to collect, harvest, possess, offer for sale, sell or trade for anything of monetary value any common
snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina) or soft shell turtles (Apalone ferox, Apalone muticus muticus, Apalone muticus calvatus,
Apalone spiniferus spiniferus, Apalone spiniferus asper) with a carapace length less than eight inches. (Except any species protected
under this paragraph taken in a live trap by a pond owner or his agent while controlling nuisance animals is exempt but may not be sold or
offered for sale or traded for anything of monetary value.)
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to take or possess more than ten (10) legally taken turtles per day on the public waters or banks of
the public waters of this state.
(5) Informational Note: See Section 9-11-269, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to protection of the flattened musk turtle
(Sternotherus minor depressus).
220-2-.95
Alligator Nuisance Control Hunter Regulations
NOTE: One part of this regulation generally prohibits the feeding or enticement with feed, of any wild American alligator. For other
provisions and the full text of the regulation, write to address* below.
220-2-.96
Alligator Farming Regulations
For further information, write to address* below:

*Game and Fish Division
Law Enforcement Section
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
220-2-.97
Alligator Protection Regulation
Except to the extent otherwise provided by Act No. 89-874, H. 17, 1989 Regular Session, Rule 220-2-.95, Rule 220-2-.96, or any
other law or regulation enacted or adopted by the Alabama Legislature or Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, it shall be
unlawful to possess, take, capture, or kill, or attempt to possess, take, capture, or kill, any alligator, or the skins, meat, eggs, or parts
thereof.
220-2-.98
Invertebrate Species Regulation
(1) It shall be unlawful to take, capture, kill, or attempt to take, capture or kill; possess, sell, trade for anything of monetary value,
or offer to sell or trade for anything of monetary value, the following invertebrate species (or any parts or reproductive products of such
species) without a scientific collection permit or written permit from the Commissioner, Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, which shall specifically state what the permittee may do with regard to said species:
(a) Common Name
Alabama cave shrimp

Alabama lamp pearly mussel
Alabama moccasinshell
Alabama pearlshell
American burying beetle
Anthonys riversnail
Armored marstonia
Black clubshell
Chipola slabshell
Choctaw bean
Clubshell
Coosa moccasinshell
Cracking pearly mussel
Cumberland moccasinshell
Scientific Name
Palaemonias alabamae
Lampsilis virescens
Medionidus acutissimus
Margaritifera marrianae
Nicrophorus americanus
Athearnia anthonyi
Pyrgulopsis pachyta
Pleurobema curtum
Elliptio chipolaensis
Villosa choctawensis
Pleurobema clava
Medionidus parvulus
Hemistena lata
Medionidus conradicus
Cumberland monkeyface pearly mussel Quadrula intermedia
Cumberlandian combshell
Epioblasma brevidens
Cylindrical lioplax
Lioplax cyclostomaformis
Dark pigtoe
Pleurobema furvum
Dromedary pearly mussel
Dromus dromas
Fanshell
Cyprogenia stegaria
Fine-lined pocketbook
Lampsilis altilis
Fine-rayed pigtoe
Fusconaia cuneolus
Flat pebblesnail
Lepyrium showalteri
Inflated heelsplitter
Potamilus inflatus
Judge Tait's mussel
Pleurobema taitianum
Lacy elimia
Elimia crenatella
Little-wing pearly mussel
Pegias fabula
Marshall's mussel
Pleurobema marshalli
Moss pyrg
Pyrgulopsis scalariformis
Narrow pigtoe
Fusconaia escambia
Orange-footed pearly mussel
Plethobasus cooperianus
Orange-nacre mucket
Lampsilis perovalis
Oval pigtoe
Pleurobema pyriforme
Ovate clubshell
Pleurobema perovatum
Oyster mussel
Painted rocksnail
Pale lilliput pearly mussel
Penitent mussel
Pink mucket pearly mussel
Plicate rocksnail
Purple cats paw pearly mussel
Pyramid pigtoe
Rabbitsfoot
Ring pink pearly mussel
Rough hornsnail
Rough pigtoe
Round pigtoe
Round rocksnail
Sheepnose
Shiny pigtoe
Shiny-rayed pocketbook
Silt elimia
Slabside pearlymussel
Slender campeloma
Slippershell mussel
Southern acornshell
Southern clubshell
Southern kidneyshell
Southern pigtoe
Southern sandshell
Spectaclecase
Spotted rocksnail
Stirrup shell
Triangular kidneyshell
Tubercled-blossom pearly mussel
Tulotoma snail
Turgid-blossom pearly mussel
Upland combshell
White wartyback pearly mussel
Yellow-blossom pearly mussel
Epioblasma capsaeformis
Leptoxis taeniata
Toxolasma cylindrellus
Epioblasma penita
Lampsilis abrupta
Leptoxis plicata
Epioblasma obliquata obliquata
Pleurobema rubrum
Quadrula cylindrica
Obovaria retusa
Pleurocera foremani
Pleurobema plenum
Pleurobema sintoxia
Leptoxis ampla
Plethobasus cyphyus
Fusconaia cor
Lampsilis subangulata
Elimia haysiana
Lexingtonia dolabelloides
Campeloma decampi
Alasmidonta viridis
Epioblasma othcaloogensis
Pleurobema decisum
Ptychobranchus jonesi
Pleurobema georgianum
Lampsilis australis
Cumberlandia monodonta
Leptoxis picta
Quadrula stapes
Ptychobranchus greeni
Epioblasma torulosa torulosa
Tulotoma magnifica
Epioblasma turgidula
Epioblasma metastriata
Plethobasus cicatricosus
Epioblasma florentina florentina
(b) Other State or Federally protected invertebrate species.

In addition any required federal permits for federally protected species must be obtained.
220-2-.114 Normal Agricultural Planting and Hunting of Dove
1. Top sowing of wheat is a recommended planting practice for establishing a cover crop in low-input management systems. This
planting practice requires a well-prepared seedbed. A well prepared seedbed involves adequate tilling of the soil so that when the seeds
are planted there will be good soil-to-seed contact and the soil is not excessively hard (i.e., it can easily be penetrated by the developing
root of the germinating small grain seed). Growers should be aware that the risk associated with this planting practice is higher than with
drilling or other methods that result in coverage of seed. Recommended practices of planting small grain without a prepared seedbed are:
(1) no till drilling; (2) broadcasting small grains into the cotton stubble that remains after harvest followed by mowing the cotton stubble;
(3) aerial seeding small grains into standing crops such as cotton or soybeans prior to defoliation or leaf drop.
2. It is recommended that small grain other than as outlined above be planted into a prepared seedbed by broadcasting or drilling and
a bona fide attempt be made to cover seed by cultipacking, discing, raking, etc. Some incidental seed may remain on the surface
following a bona fide covering attempt. All small grain planting should adhere to planting dates recommended in printed tables furnished
by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The earliest planting dates for wheat are included by zone in this regulation.
Recommended seeding rate for small grain is no more than 200 lbs./acre. Seeds should be uniformly distributed.
The planting zones for the State of Alabama are as follows:
North Zone Counties -
Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin,
Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan,
Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, Winston
Central Zone Counties -
Autauga, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon,
Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa
South Zone Counties -
Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia,
Geneva, Henry, Houston, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Pike, Washington, Wilcox
The earliest recommended planting dates for wheat in the North, Central and South planting zones are as follows:
North Zone August 25
Central Zone September 1
South Zone September 15
It will be illegal to hunt over wheat planted before these dates or outside of dates recommended in printed tables furnished by the Alabama
Cooperative Extension System. Any small grain planting that does not conform with these guidelines shall be considered bait. Multiple
seedings are not permitted under this regulation.
It is illegal to hunt dove on, over, or near any baited area until all bait is completely gone for 10 days.
220-2-.109 Physically Disabled Hunting Areas
(1) It shall be unlawful on any area designated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a "Physically Disabled
Hunting Area":
(a) To violate any terms or conditions of his certificate of qualification, permit, or other authorization, for participation in any
such hunts, including, but not limited to, the times, dates, locations, manners and means for hunting.
(b) To hunt, trap, use dogs, possess firearms, traps, or bow and arrow, without a valid permit. A permit is valid only during
scheduled area seasons during legal hunting hours and only with the required hunting license(s) and stamps and only with weapons and
ammunition permitted for hunting the wildlife listed on permit.
(c) To have in possession any fully automatic rifle or any firearms, ammunition or bow and arrow except as allowed by law for
the species hunted.
(d) For any person to hunt without first presenting his required hunting licenses and authorization at the checking station.
(e) For any person to carry firearms in or on vehicle with ammunition in the magazine, breech or clip attached to firearms, or
black powder weapons with primer, cap or flash powder in place.
(f)
To camp in the area.
(g) To kill or wilfully molest any species of wildlife except those designated for hunting. However, this regulation shall not
apply to bobcat, coyote, or fox, which may be killed during all scheduled area hunts that occur during the dates of the gun deer and turkey
seasons.
(h) To discharge fireworks at any time.
(i)
To discharge firearms for target practice.
(j)
To use fire to smoke out game.
(k) For any person to possess any firearm while hunting with bow and arrow.
(l)
To transport deer killed from the area before being checked at the designated checking station.
(m) For any person except those authorized to operate any motor driven vehicle behind, under or around any locked gate,
barricaded road or sign which prohibits vehicular traffic.
(n) For any person to hunt deer or assist in said hunting, on days of scheduled hunts without wearing a vest containing a
minimum of 144 square inches of hunter orange color or either a full size hunter orange hat or cap. The hunter orange must be of solid
color, except for a small logo and/or printing on the front of the cap, and visible from any angle.
(o) For any person except authorized personnel to block or otherwise stop traffic on any road by parking a vehicle in such a
way that passage around the vehicle is impossible.
(p) To damage or remove any trees, crops, or other plants, dirt, gravel or sod without legal authorization.
(q) To hunt from an elevated platform.
(r)
To hunt without first making a reservation for the particular hunt.
(s) To hunt more often at any area than is authorized. Failure to cancel a reservation at least 48 hours prior to the hunt date
will be considered the same as if the individual hunted in determining when that person could reserve another hunt date.
(t) To hunt outside the area designated to the hunter for each hunt. At the time of check-in the hunter will receive, on a first
come basis, a segment of the hunting area that will be his exclusive area for the day.
(2) Individuals must follow the listed rules to participate in the scheduled deer hunts for the physically disabled.
(a) Each participant must submit, on a Department form, an application to participate in such hunts. The application will
include a doctor's statement certifying the physical disability. The Department will review the application and notify each participant if
they are approved for such hunts.
(b) Each participant must provide any assistants that are required. Only the physically disabled individual will be eligible to
hunt
(c) All license requirements and other rules, laws, and regulations, are in effect.
(d) Physical disability is defined as an individual that is permanently physically disabled by one or more of the following:
(1) Has a permanent physical disability, is unable to ambulate and requires a wheelchair, walker, one long leg brace or
two short leg braces, external prosthesis below knee or above, two canes or two crutches for mobility.
(2) Has at least 80% permanent impairment of one hand or arm as determined by a physician using the standards outined
in the "Guide to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Rating," published by the American Medical Association.
(3) Has a permanent physical disability for which they are considered "totally" disabled under guidelines established by the
Veterans' Administration and/or the U.S. Social Security Administration.
220-2-.110 Establishment of Physically Disabled Hunting Areas
(1) The following areas are hereby designated and established as "Physically Disabled Hunting Areas":
(a)
"Marengo Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(b)
"Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle Ranch," as indicated on the attached map.
(c)
"R. L. Harris Management Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(d) "Fayette WMA for Disabled Hunting," as indicated on the attached map.
(e)
"Turnipseed-Ikenberry Place Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(f)
"Department of Youth Services Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(g) "Macon State Forest Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(h) "Little River State Forest Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(i)
"Prairie Creek Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(j)
"Mead Alabama Power Co. Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(k) "USA Foundation Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.

(l)
"Pine Hills Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(m) "Chattahoochee Physically Disabled Hunting Area," as indicated on the attached map.
(2) Rule 220-2-.110, previously adopted in 95-GF-33, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
[For WMA maps, please contact the Wildlife Section at 334-242-3469.]
220-2-.115 Snagging or Snatching Fish on the Tennessee River
It shall be unlawful to take fish on the Tennessee River or its impoundments by pulling a single hook or group of hooks through the
water (snagging or snatching), provided said hooks may be so used with bait and/or lures to entice fish to strike or bite such bait or lure. It
shall further be unlawful to catch a fish on the Tennessee River or its impoundments by hooking the fish in any place other than the mouth
or head. Any fish hooked other than in the mouth or head must immediately be returned to the water from where it came with the least
possible harm.
220-2-.73
The Alabama Cooperative Deer Management Assistance

Program
Section 1. The Game and Fish Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall administer a
program entitled "The Alabama Cooperative Deer Management Assistance Program" to improve management of white -tailed deer through
cooperative agreements with landowners and hunting clubs.
Section 2. Each prospective participant shall submit an application on a form to be supplied by the Game and Fish Division. Each
application must be accompanied by two copies of a map of the area to be included in the Deer Management Program that are of sufficient
detail to allow the area's boundaries to be readily determined. Approval of the application shall be at the discretion of the Game and Fish
Division. Each landowner/club approved shall be termed a "cooperator."
Section 3. Each cooperator shall designate a person with authority to represent all parties with a controlling interest in hunting
activities on the land to serve as the cooperator's contact with the Game and Fish Division.
Section 4. The Game and Fish Division shall designate a Wildlife Biologist, knowledgeable in deer management, as the agency's
contact with each cooperator.
Section 5. Cooperators must abide by all hunting laws and regulations. Failure to do so shall be cause to terminate participation in
the Deer Management Assistance Program.
Section 6. Each cooperator shall make a written statement of its deer management objectives. Those objectives must be within the
capabilities of the harvest and management strategies that can be applied.
Section 7. Each cooperator shall collect specified biological information from deer harvested and submit the data to the Game and
Fish Division as directed. Failure to do so shall be cause to terminate participation in the Deer Management Assistance Program.
Section 8. Information concerning past harvest, existing conditions and deer management objectives will be considered in the
development of a deer management and harvest strategy for each cooperator. Harvest of unantlered deer will be prescribed as appropriate.
Section 9. Harvest of unantlered deer outside the regular Hunter's Choice hunting season will be allowed only where appropriate to
meet the deer management objectives of the cooperator. The number of unantlered deer to be taken, dates of harvest and bag limits will
be designated and shall be by written permit as approved by the Game and Fish Division Director based on recommendations submitted
by the Wildlife and Enforcement Sections. The regular Hunter's Choice hunting season shall not apply to the extent of its conflict with the
provisions of said permits.
Section 10. The Game and Fish Division shall provide tags to cooperators having permits to take unantlered deer outside the regular
Hunter's Choice hunting season. The number of tags issued will equal the number of unantlered deer to be taken. Each unantlered deer
taken shall have a tag invalidated and attached in accordance with instructions on the tag before the deer is removed from the property
approved for use of the tag.
Section 11. Any person hunting on areas included in the Deer Management Program shall comply with all applicable laws, rules,
and regulations, including those relating to the wearing of hunter orange.
Section 12. The Game and Fish Division shall provide the cooperator a report based on the biological information submitted.
Section 13. Cooperators will be required to pay an annual user fee to help defray the cost of operating the Deer Management
Assistance Program. The amount of the fee will be determined by multiplying the number of acres included in the Program by six cents
and adding $35.00 to the result. The fee will be increased by an additional $65.00 for cooperators who operate a commercial hunting
business charging $25.00 or more per day for deer hunting privileges and/or accommodations used while deer hunting. Cooperators
having available the technical expertise, computer hardware and computer software necessary to collect and analyze biological data as
specified by the Game and Fish Division may apply for a waiver of the portion of the user fee based on acreage. The annual user fee will
be increased $50.00 for cooperators who fail to submit completed forms and materials required for participation in the Deer Management
Assistance Program in accordance with schedules established by the Game and Fish Division. Failure to pay the required user fee as
directed by the Game and Fish Division shall be cause to terminate participation in the Deer Management Assistance Program.
Section 14. The penalty for the violation of any of the provisions of this regulation shall be as provided by law.
Section 15. This regulation shall become effective on the 36th day after filing with the Legislative Reference Service.
220-2-.126 Etowah Public Shooting Range
(1) It shall be unlawful to discharge firearms on the Etowah Public Shooting Range except in accordance with the following rules. All
range users shall abide by the listed rules. Permits for the excepted uses will be issued by the Hunter Education Coordinator or his designee.
The range may be closed as necessary.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Range is open during daylight hours only (except by permit).

No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Any legal firearm and ammunition (except armor-piercing or tracer by permit only) may be used on target range.
Keep all firearms unloaded and muzzles pointed in a safe direction when not firing. Action on uncased guns shall be open when
not on the firing line.

(e) All persons are to remain behind the shooter while firing is taking place. No firing shall be allowed while anyone is down
range.
(f) All firearms [except as noted below in (g).] shall only be fired from designated stations on the concrete shooting line into the
embankment at stationary paper targets. Targets must not be placed higher than 5 above ground level at the base of the embankment. Only one
person may shoot from each designated location at any given time.
(g) Shotguns with no. 4 shot or smaller may be fired at moving clay targets.
(h) All used targets and other trash shall be placed in a garbage can, or removed from the AREA.
220-2-.55
Wildlife Management Areas, Community Hunting Areas, Public Hunting Areas, and Refuges of Alabama
(1) It shall be unlawful on ALL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, COMMUNITY HUNTING AREAS, PUBLIC HUNTING
AREAS, AND REFUGE AREAS, all of which are established as "wildlife management areas" by Rule 220-2-.22 and all of which are
hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to herein as "AREAS" or "AREA":
(a) To hunt, trap, use dogs, possess firearms, traps, or bow and arrow, except on open designated target ranges and except bow
fishing equipment from March 1 -August 31, without a valid permit. A permit is valid only during scheduled AREA seasons during legal
hunting hours and only with the required hunting license(s) and stamps and only with weapons and ammunition permitted for hunting the
wildlife listed on permit.
(b) To use dogs for stalk hunting of deer or for turkey hunting.
(c) To use dogs for small game hunting where dogs are expressly prohibited.
(d) To use dogs for hunting, training or any purpose from March 1 until the opening of the following fall gun season.
(e) For any person under 16 years of age to hunt on any AREA unless accompanied by a licensed hunter at all times.
(f) To have in possession any fully automatic rifle or any firearms, ammunition or bow and arrow except as described below:
1.
DEER: Stalk Hunts - Centerfire rifles that have been plugged or are otherwise incapable of holding more than 11 cartridges and
using mushrooming and/or expanding type ammunition, shotguns using rifle slugs or single round balls, muzzle loading
firearms .40 caliber or larger, or centerfire handguns with a minimum 4 inch barrel length using mushrooming and/or expanding
type ammunition. All applicable laws regarding possessing and carrying handguns must be followed.
2.
DEER: Stalk Hunting - Primitive Weapons Hunt -using only muzzle loading rifles, muzzle loading handguns, muzzle loading
shotguns, or bow and arrow (except cross bow). Rifles, handguns, and shotguns to have fixed open metallic sights only - no
scopes. Rifles and handguns to be .40 caliber or larger; shotguns to use single round balls only. Firearms must be incapable of
holding more than one charge per barrel.
3.
DEER: Stalk Hunting - Flintlock Hunt - using only muzzle loading Flintlock rifles or muzzle loading Flintlock shotguns (No
Cap Locks). Rifles and shotguns to have fixed open metallic sights only - no scopes. Rifles to be .40 caliber or larger;
shotguns to use single round balls only.
4.
DEER: Dog Hunts - Shotguns using buckshot only.
5.
TURKEY: Shotguns using No. 2 shot or smaller and bow and arrow.
6.
DOVE, WOODCOCK, SNIPE AND RAIL: Shotguns using No. 2 shot or smaller.
7.
WATERFOWL: Shotguns using steel shot, T size or smaller. Waterfowl may also be hunted with other U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service approved shot and sizes.
8.
QUAIL: Shotguns using No. 4 shot or smaller.
9.
SQUIRREL, CROW AND RABBIT: Shotguns using No. 4 shot or smaller, 22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms, muzzle
loading rifles .40 caliber or smaller, or rifles operated by air.
10. RACCOON AND OPOSSUM - Daylight hours: shotguns using No. 4 shot or smaller or.22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms
only; nighttime hours: must conform to state laws and regulations.
11.
BOW AND ARROW will be legal on all AREA scheduled hunts, except flintlock hunts; provided, however, that crossbows are
prohibited except as otherwise provided by law or regulation. Broadhead points will be legal only during scheduled deer and
turkey hunts other than flintlock hunts. All archery equipment used during the bow fishing season of March 1 - August 31 must
conform to the provisions of Rule 220-2-.46, relating to bow fishing.
12. TRAPPING: Standard .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms (no magnums) only, during daylight hours only - except where
expressly forbidden.
(g) For any person to hunt deer with gun without first presenting his required hunting licenses at the checking station except on
Demopolis, St. Clair, West Jefferson, W. L. Holland-Mobile-Tensaw, and Upper Delta AREAS.
(h) For any person to carry firearms in or on vehicle with ammunition in the magazine, breech or clip attached to firearms, or black
powder weapons with primer, cap or flash powder in place.
(i)
For hunters on dog deer hunts to leave stand assigned to them until instructed.
(j) To camp on any AREA except in designated sites. On AREAS located on U. S. Forest Service lands, this camping restriction
applies October 1 - January 31, except on Choccolocco AREA, where the camping restriction shall also be in effect from October 1
through April 30 of each year. Individuals or groups may camp on AREAS for a period not to exceed nine (9) days in any thirty (30) day
period. Campfires must be extinguished before departing. No warming fires shall be permitted away from camping area.
(k) To kill or willfully molest any species of wildlife except those designated for hunting. However, this regulation shall not apply
to bobcat, coyote, fox, or feral swine, which may be killed during all scheduled AREA hunts, when possessing a valid permit and using
weapons and ammunition that are legal for such designated hunts during daylight hours only. Only one (1) fox per day may be harvested.
(l)
To discharge fireworks at any time.
(m) To discharge firearms for target practice provided, however that this regulation shall not apply to the designated target range on
Barbour, Black Warrior, Cahaba River, Choccolocco, Coosa, Freedom Hills, Sam R. Murphy, James D. Martin - Skyline and Swan Creek
AREAS. All range users shall abide by the listed rules. Permits for the excepted uses will be issued by the AREA manager. The range
may be closed as necessary by the AREA manager.
1. Range is open during daylight hours only (except by permit).
2. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
3. Any legal firearm and ammunition (except armor-piercing or tracer by permit only) may be used on target range.
4. Keep all firearms unloaded and muzzles pointed in a safe direction when not firing. Action on uncased guns shall be open when
not on the firing line.
5. All persons are to remain behind the shooter while firing is taking place. No firing shall be allowed while anyone is down
range.
6. All firearms (except as noted below in #7.) shall only be fired from designated stations on the concrete shooting line into the
embankment at stationary paper targets. Targets must not be placed higher than 5 above ground level at the base of the embankment.
Only one person may shoot from each designated location at any given time.
7. Shotguns with no. 4 shot or smaller may be fired at moving clay targets.
8. All used targets and other trash shall be placed in a garbage can, or removed from the AREA.
(n) To hunt or discharge firearms within 150 yards of any camping area, dwelling, dam or timber operation, or 100 yards of any
paved public road or highway; within a posted safety zone or on Sunday within one/half mile of any church.
(o) To use fire to smoke out game.
(p) For any person to possess any firearm while hunting with bow and arrow.
(q) To transport deer killed during gun hunts from any AREA before being checked at the designated checking stations for scientific
data, except on Demopolis, St. Clair, W. L. Holland - Mobile-Tensaw, West Jefferson and Upper Delta AREAS.
(r) For any person except authorized personnel to operate any motor driven vehicle behind, under or around any locked gate,
barricaded road or sign which prohibits vehicular traffic.
(s) For any unauthorized person at any time to operate a motor scooter, motorcycle, trail bike, or any motor driven vehicle on any
AREA except on regularly used roads open for public use by four wheel vehicle traffic and except on U.S. Forest Service land in an AREA
where "all terrain" vehicles (ATV's) must be used on open designated ATV trails only; or for any unauthorized person to ride or possess
horses on any AREA except: (1) on roads open to four-wheel motorized vehicles; (2) in areas, roads, and trails, designated as open to
horses; and (3) raccoon hunters during the legal nighttime raccoon season where authorized.
(t) For any person to hunt deer on days of scheduled gun, flintlock, or primitive weapons hunts without wearing a vest containing a
minimum of 144 square inches of hunter orange color or either a full size hunter orange hat or cap. Hunters are not required to wear
hunter orange when hunting from a stand elevated twelve (12) feet or more above the ground. The hunter orange must be of solid color,
except for a small logo and/or printing on the front of the cap, and visible from any angle.
(u) For any person except authorized personnel to block or otherwise stop traffic on any road by parking a vehicle in such a way
that passage around the vehicle is impossible.
(v) For any person to deposit, distribute or scatter grain, salt, litter, or any other materials on any AREA maintained by the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources prior to receiving approval from said Department.
(w) To hunt small game during gun deer hunts and primitive weapons hunts except on the W. L. Holland-Mobile-Tensaw, West
Jefferson and Upper Delta (Zone B) AREAS, and except waterfowl in the Daubs Swamp, Spidle Lake, and Dead Lake units of the
Demopolis AREA.
(x) To damage or remove any trees, crops, or other plants, dirt, gravel or sod without legal authorization.
(y) To erect or use a permanent tree stand or scaffold without written permission from the landowners. No portable stands may be
used within 50 yards of the boundary line on Barbour and Covington AREAS.
(z) To cast a light of any kind, either hand held, affixed to a vehicle, or otherwise, between the hours of sunset and sunrise except in
areas where the state law is more restrictive. This paragraph does not apply to the headlights of vehicles traveling in a normal manner on
an open established road.
(aa) To hunt from an elevated stand or platform without attaching themselves to the tree or platform with a safety harness, rope, or
strap capable of supporting their weight.
(bb) To violate any posted restrictions on entry, hunting, fishing, or other conduct.
(cc) To release any animal, bird, fish, or other wildlife without first obtaining written permission from the Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries Division.
(2) Individuals must follow the listed rules to participate in the scheduled youth deer or turkey hunts on any AREA.
(a) Each youth participant must be accompanied by an adult supervisor. The adult supervisor is to remain within arms length of the
youth at all times.
(b) Youth is defined as those individuals who have not reached their sixteenth birthday.
(c) Adult is defined as those individuals twenty-five years old or older who are in possession of all state hunting licenses required to
hunt deer or turkey on any AREA. Proof of possession of the required hunting licenses will be required on the scheduled date.
(d) Only one firearm will be allowed per adult-youth group. Only the youth hunter will be permitted to utilize the firearm for
hunting. The adult is to review with the youth the rules of firearm safety and to ensure they are followed.
(e) The adult-youth pair is to check in and out at the AREA checking station as a single unit.
(f)
Both the adult and youth will be required to wear hunter orange while deer hunting, as required by state regulation.
(g) All other rules and regulations to hunt on an AREA are in effect.
(3) All deer harvested while hunting with a hunter's choice permit on a scheduled gun stalk deer hunt must be tagged with the issued
permit immediately upon harvest (before field dressing or moving). The permit shall be affixed to an antler or a hole in the ear. The
permit shall be appropriately punched as directed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.
(4) It shall be unlawful on COOSA AREA for any person to carry firearms in boats with ammunition in the magazine, breech or clip
attached to firearms except when hunting waterfowl from a stationary boat.
(5) It shall be unlawful on COOSA AND AUTAUGA AREAS for any person to ride or possess horses except on roads designated
for four wheel motorized vehicles and except for raccoon hunters during the legal nighttime raccoon season. Horses are not permitted in
the campgrounds from October 1 to April 30.
(6) It shall be unlawful on BARBOUR (except on Youth Deer Hunt), COVINGTON, FREEDOM HILLS (except on Youth Deer
Hunt), and LAUDERDALE AREAS for any person, hunting by any method, to harvest, attempt to harvest, or possess any antlered buck
with less than 3 points, 1 inch or greater, on at least one antler. It shall also be unlawful for anyone to destroy or attempt to destroy the
antlers of any deer so as to make the determination of the legal status of the deer uncertain.
(7) It shall be unlawful on SWAN CREEK, CROW CREEK, MUD CREEK AND RACCOON CREEK AREAS:
(a) For any vehicle not authorized by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or TVA to be driven beyond
and/or between the dyke gates.
(b) For any person to leave his vehicle parked at the approved launching sites. Hunters must use the designated parking areas.
(c) For any person to take, catch, kill, or attempt to take, catch, or kill mussels during the prescribed waterfowl hunting season.
(d) For any person to excavate, to hunt or attempt to hunt from any dug-out or excavated area.
(8) The following shall apply to the dewatering sloughs on Swan Creek, Mud Creek and Raccoon Creek AREAS:
(a) All boats and/or boat blinds used in the harvest of waterfowl on said dewatering sloughs shall be launched and removed daily or
shall be floated to an approved launching site for overnight mooring.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to take fish for commercial purposes and/or to use commercial fishing gear within said
dewatering units from November 1 through January 31 of each fiscal year.
(c) Temporary blinds may be used for one day only. All such blinds, except boat blinds, left in said areas for more than one day
shall be disposed of as deemed advisable by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources.
(d) The construction or use of permanent blinds requiring building material, flooring and/or flotation materials shall not be
permitted in, or within 150 yards of, the Mud Creek and Raccoon Creek dewatering units.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person using duck and/or goose decoys in the Mud Creek and Raccoon Creek dewatering units to
leave said decoys overnight.
(f)
It shall be unlawful to use airboats.
(9) It shall be lawful to install permanent waterfowl hunting blinds (those using building materials and remaining in position
overnight) on the Swan Creek AREA only. All such blinds to be placed in the dewatering area must be registered with Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries officials in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division's Blind Governing Committee shall be the final authority in resolving any
dispute concerning the permanent waterfowl blinds. The Blind Governing Committee shall be made up of the following people: Johnny
Johnson, Conservation Officer Supervisor; Travis Gray and Jerome Lowery, Limestone County Conservation Officers; Dudley White,
District Wildlife Biologist, and Steve Bryant, Area Manager Swan Creek AREA. The Committee shall have the authority to remove any
blind from the area if an unresolvable dispute occurs.
(b) Blinds must meet "Qualifications and Registration Procedures" established by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
and deemed acceptable by inspecting official to be registered. All registered blinds will be tagged by inspecting official and tag must
remain attached to the blind for the duration of the blind's stay on the WMA. Tags shall not be swapped to a different blind and any
untagged blinds may be removed by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries officials. It is the hunter's responsibility to make sure the blind he
hunts from is properly tagged. No person shall hunt from an untagged blind.
(c) All permanent waterfowl hunting blinds will be registered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2002.
Only one blind may be registered per individual and that person, if required to have a hunting license to hunt, must have a valid hunting
license and WMA license to register a blind. Only fifty (50) permanent blinds will be installed at preselected sites in the dewatering area.
All registered blinds drawing one of the 50 preselected sites must be installed as near as possible to the preselected site prior to gate
closing on November 4, 2002.
(d) Each selected blind must be placed within 10 feet of the blind location marker and shall not be moved until the end of the
waterfowl season. This is not intended to prevent a blind owner from removing his blind from the WMA. In the event of a blind being
farther than 10 feet from the marker, it is ineligible to be hunted from.
(e) No blind may be attached to the location marker in any way. If a blind is found to be attached to a marker, the registered blind
owner of record is in violation of this regulation.
(f) Blinds that are drawn and installed must be removed from the WMA no later than February 18, 2003. Any blind not drawn and
installed on one of the 50 sites must be removed from the WMA by sunset of the day following the opening day of waterfowl season.
(This includes all blinds within the boundaries of the Swan Creek WMA.) Any such blinds or parts thereof remaining after such dates
shall be deemed to be the property of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and shall be utilized or destroyed as deemed
advisable by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.
(g) All boats and boat blinds used in the harvest of waterfowl within the dewatering area shall be launched and removed daily or
shall be floated to an approved launching site for overnight mooring.
(h) Dewatering area access gates will be closed on November 4, 2002 and will be opened by 10:00 AM of the day before the
opening day of waterfowl season. No boats with motors are allowed in the dewatering unit during the period gates are closed except as
specified on decoy days.
(10) A $15.00 Management Area License in addition to a regular hunting license and a management area permit are required for
hunting on AREAS.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LOCATIONS
IN ALABAMA
ALABAMA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MANAGEMENT AREAS
ACREAGE
NEAREST TOWN
HUNTED
Autauga
Barbour
Black Warrior
Blue Spring
Cahaba River
Choccolocco
Coosa
Covington
6,400
18,924
97,953
23,370
40,300
46,490
37,291
22,450
Prattville
Clayton
Moulton
Andalusia
West Blocton
Heflin
Rockford
Florala
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Crow Creek Refuge

Crow Creek
Demopolis
Escambia Creek
Frank W. & Rob M. Boykin
Freedom Hills
Hollins
Kinterbish
Lauderdale
Little River
Lowndes
Mallard-Fox Creek
James D. Martin-Skyline
Mobile-Tensaw Delta & W.L. Holland
Mud Creek
Mulberry Fork
Sam R. Murphy
North Sauty Refuge
Oakmulgee
Raccoon Creek
Scotch
Seven-Mile Island
St. Clair
Swan Creek
Upper Delta
West Jefferson
Wolf Creek
2,496
2,161
6,952
13,914
18,185
34,438
29,400
10,400
13,251
15,255
11,118
1,483
26,968
60,282
8,193
35,360
25,150
5,200
44,500
7,080
18,017
5,745
6,225
8,870
38,539
42,678
20,170
Stevenson
Stevenson
Demopolis
Atmore
Citronelle
Cherokee
Hollins
Jachin
Waterloo
Centre
White Hall
Decatur
Scottsboro
Spanish Fort
Scottsboro
Tutwiler
Guin
Scottsboro
Moundville
Stevenson
Coffeeville
Florence
Pell City
Decatur
Stockton
Oak Grove
Townley
SG
WF-SG
WF-BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
WF-SG
BG-SG
WF-BG-SG
WF-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
SG
BG-SG
WF-SG
BG-SG
WF-SG
BG-SG
WF-SG
WF-BG-SG
BG-SG
BG-SG
BG -- Big Game - Deer, Turkey

SG--Small Game - Squirrel, Rabbit, Quail, Dove, etc.
WF--Waterfowl
220-2-.56
(a)
2002-2003 Wildlife Management Area Hunting Seasons
AUTAUGA COUNTY COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA

(Autauga County)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
QUAIL:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM & FOX:
DOVE:
CROW:
(b)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Nov. 16.

Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Saturdays and Wednesdays of the State Gun Deer
Season of Nov. 23 - Jan. 31, (except Dec. 4; Dec. 25; Jan. 1).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15 - Jan. 31 (except on days
of scheduled gun deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 3-4; Dec. 31-Jan. 1.
March 8 (Daylight until 12:00 Noon CST). Must check in and out at check station. April 1
- April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon).
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct. 1 Feb. 28 (Nighttime Only). No hunting on nights preceding days of scheduled gun
deer hunts. Fox hunting - dogs only- no weapons.
Sept. 7 Oct. 20 - Wednesdays and Saturdays only. - noon until sunset.
Sept. 7 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
BARBOUR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Barbour and Bullock Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
(Gun)
SQUIRREL & RABBIT:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM, & FOX:
QUAIL:
WATERFOWL:
DOVE:
WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
TRAPPING:
(c)
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns- Buck restrictions apply - one deer per
day): Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 12-14; Dec. 27-28; Jan. 7; Jan. 1418; Jan. 24-25. On each hunt, a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be
Hunter's Choice permits (except spotted fawns Buck restrictions apply - one deer per
day).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns Buck restrictions apply - one deer
per day): Oct. 15-Jan. 31. (Must obtain deer permit on days of gun hunts.)
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns Buck restrictions apply - one deer
per day): Dec. 20-21; Jan. 2-4.
Mar. 8 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Mar. 15-Apr. 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, youth, and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (No hunting on nights preceding days of gun, youth, and primitive
weapons deer hunts. Fox hunting-dogs only-no weapons).
Nov. 16-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
State Season (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
State Season - Saturdays and Wednesdays only (12:00 noon until sunset except on days of
gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Dec. 18-Jan. 28 (except on days of gun, deer, and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Dec. 3-Jan. 4 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
BLACK WARRIOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
(Lawrence and Winston Counties)
ZONE - A:
DEER:
Note - On days of Gun Deer and/or Primitive Weapon Deer Hunts in Zone A, Zone -B will be closed to ALL Hunting.
**Except on Dec. 27 Jan. 2, when a Bucks Only Gun Deer Hunt will also be open on Zone - B and on Jan 10-11
when an either-sex primitive weapons hunt will be on Zone B.
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
FERAL HOGS, BOBCAT,
COYOTE & FOX:
CROW:
ZONE - B:
DEER:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30*, Dec.

13-14*, Dec. 27-Jan. 2 and Jan. 25. *On Nov. 30 and Dec. 14, a predetermined percentage
of permits will be Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Oct. 15-31 and Jan. 12-25 (Hunter must obtain hunt
permit on days of gun deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Nov. 1 Jan. 11
(Except must harvest bucks only on days of Bucks Only Gun Deer Hunts) (Hunter must
obtain a hunt permit on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Jan. 1011.
March 29 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
April 1 April 30 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1 Feb. 28; (except on days of gun deer and/ or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16 Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sep. 2 30 and Feb. 1 28 (Nighttime hours only).
Dec. 18 Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16 Jan. 31.
Open during any other legal
session using weapons and ammunition approved for those hunts (No Dogs Allowed)
(Daylight Hours Only). Only one fox per day may be harvested.
Oct. 1 Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Note - On days of Gun Deer and/or Primitive Weapon Deer Hunts in Zone-B, Zone-A will be closed to ALL Hunting.
**Except on Dec. 27Jan. 2, when a bucks only gun deer hunt will also be open on Zone-A and on Jan. 10-11 when an
either-sex primitive weapons hunt will be on open on Zone A.
(Gun)
(Archery)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only Dec. 6-7*, Dec. 20-21* and Dec.27 - Jan. 2. *On Dec.
7 and Dec. 21, a predetermined percentage of permits will be Hunter's Choice (except
spotted fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Oct. 15-31 and Jan. 12-24 (Hunter must obtain hunt
permit on days of Gun Deer Hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Nov. 1- Jan. 11 (Except must
harvest bucks only on days of Bucks Only Gun Deer Hunts) (Hunter must obtain a hunt
permit on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
TURKEY:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
CROW:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
FERAL HOGS, BOBCAT,
COYOTE & FOX:
(d)
BLUE SPRING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

CONECUH NATIONAL FOREST
(Covington County)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
(Gun)
SQUIRREL:
FOX, RACCOON, & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
WATERFOWL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
TRAPPING:
(e)
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Jan. 10- 11.
March 29 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
April 1April 30 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1 Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct. 1 Feb 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts and or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sep. 2 30 and Feb. 1 28 (Nighttime hours only).
Dec. 18 Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer and/or primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16 Jan. 31.
Open during any other legal session using weapons and
ammunition approved for those hunts (No Dogs Allowed). (Daylight Hours Only). Only
one fox per day may be harvested.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day). Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov 23*; Dec 6*-Dec. 7*; Jan. 7-8*; Jan. 17-18;
Jan. 21-22. *On Nov. 23; Dec. 6; Dec. 7; Jan. 8, a predetermined percentage of the
permits issued will be Hunter's Choice permits (except spotted fawns one deer per day).
Dog Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 26-27; and Dec. 13-14.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (except on days of
youth, gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns -one deer per day): Dec. 18-21 No
checking in or out.
Mar. 8 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST). (Gobblers Only).
Mar. 15-Apr .25 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST). (Gobblers only).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, youth, and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (Night hunting only) (except nights of gun, youth and primitive weapons
deer hunts).
State Season (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts; no hunting
permitted on Open, Buck, Ditch and Blue Ponds).
Dec. 1-Feb. 15 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Dec. 1-Feb. 15 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Jan. 15-Feb. 20.
CAHABA RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Bibb and Shelby Counties)
DEER:
DOVE:
WATERFOWL:
Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 20-21; Dec. 30-31; Jan. 10-11.
Dec. 6-7; Jan. 24-25.
March 8.
March 15 April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
Dec. 18 Jan. 31 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sept. 2 Feb. 28 (Nighttime Only). No hunting on nights preceding days of scheduled gun
and primitive weapons deer hunts. Fox hunting - dogs only- no weapons.
Sept. 7 Oct. 20 - Wednesdays and Saturdays only. - Noon until sunset.
State Seasons (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
TRAPPING:
Jan. 1 Feb. 20.
TURKEY:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapon)
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
QUAIL:
WOODCOCK:
(f)
CHOCCOLOCCO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Calhoun and Cleburne Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Nov. 16.
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
(Regular)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 30-Dec. 6; Dec. *13-*14; Dec. 28-Jan. 3; Jan.
11-17. (*On Dec. 13-14 a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be hunters
choice permits (except spotted fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (hunter must obtain
hunt permit on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts.) No hunting on day of Youth
hunt.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns-one deer per day): Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21.
March 8 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of youth, gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
RABBIT:
DOVE:
TRAPPING:
(g)
COOSA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Coosa County)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
NOTE:
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT & CROW:
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
DOVE:
WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
FERAL HOG:
(h)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 14*; Jan. 4-10, Jan 24-25. *On
Dec. 14, a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be Hunter's Choice permits
(except spotted fawns - one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - one deer per day): Oct. 15 -Jan. 31.
Must harvest antlered buck only on days of gun stalk deer hunts.
All archery hunters must obtain deer permit on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Dec. 27-28.
Oct.1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct.1-Jan. 31 (Daylight hours only - no hunting on days of gun and primitive weapons deer
hunts).
Sept. 2 Sept. 30; Feb. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (Fox hunting - dogs only - no
weapons).
Sept. 7; Sept. 14 (12:00 noon until sunset).
Jan. 1-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Open during any other daylight season using weapons and ammunition approved for those
hunts (No dogs allowed).
COVINGTON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Covington & Geneva Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
SQUIRREL & RABBIT:

QUAIL:
DOVE:
WOODCOCK:
SNIPE:
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
(i)
Nov. 1-15 and Jan. 1-Feb. 28 except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Jan. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only; Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons) (except on
nights of and preceding gun deer hunts).
Sept. 7-Oct. 12 (Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 12:00 noon until sunset).
Jan. 1-31.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns; buck size restrictions apply - one deer
per day): Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov 23; Nov. 29-30; Dec. 13-14; Dec. 27-28; Jan.
3-4; Jan. 10-11; Jan. 17-18; Jan. 24-25. On each hunt a predetermined percentage of the
permits issued will be Hunter's Choice permits (except spotted fawns-buck size restrictions
apply-one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns Buck restrictions apply one per day):
Oct. 15-Jan. 31. (Must obtain daily permit on stalk hunts. Only antlered bucks will be legal
during stalk deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns; buck size restrictions apply one deer
per day): Dec. 6-7.
Mar. 8 (Daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
Nov. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of youth, gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 28 (except on days of youth, gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct. 5; Oct. 12; Oct. 19; Oct. 26; Nov. 2; and Nov. 9 (12:00 noon - sunset).
Nov. 14-Feb. 28 (except on days of youth, gun, and primitive weapons deer hunts).
State and Federal Seasons (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 18-Feb. 20.
CROW CREEK, MUD CREEK AND RACCOON CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
(Jackson County)
WATERFOWL:
Special Teal Season: Sept. 14-22. 4 a day-8 in possession. 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Special Early Goose Season: Sept. 1-15; 5 a day-10 in possession.
Duck: State Season.
Coot: State Season.
Goose: State Season.
Youth Day: State Season.
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
BLACKBIRD, CROW & STARLING:
RAIL, WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
RABBIT:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
TRAPPING:
BOW-FISHING:
(j)
NORTH SAUTY AND CROW CREEK WATERFOWL REFUGES

(Jackson County)
QUAIL:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
DOVE:
TRAPPING:
BOW-FISHING:
(k)
Sept. 7-Oct. 20; Dec. 21-Jan 5; 12:00 noon until sunset.

Oct. 1-Feb. 28.
Nov. 16-Feb. 28.
Sept. 7-Feb. 28.
State Season.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28
Oct. 1-Feb. 28.
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
During other scheduled hunts and Mar. 1-Aug. 31 - nongame fish only.
Feb. 1-Feb. 15.

Oct. 1-Oct. 31.
Feb. 16-28.
Oct. 1-31.
Sept. 7-Oct. 20; 12:00 noon until sunset.
Nov. 16-Dec. 4.
During other scheduled hunts and Mar. 1-Aug. 31 - nongame fish only.
DEMOPOLIS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Sumter, Hale, Marengo and Greene Counties)
DEER:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 3-4; Dec. 13-14; Dec. 20-21; Jan. 3-4; Jan
24-25.
(Archery)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15 - Jan. 31 (except on days of
scheduled gun deer hunts).
(Primitive Weapons) Stalk Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns), Nov. 29-30; Jan. 8-9; Jan. 17-18; Jan. 2829.
TURKEY:
March 15 - April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
SQUIRREL:
Oct. 1 Oct. 14; Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer
hunts).
RABBIT:
Oct. 1 Oct 14; Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer
hunts).
QUAIL:
Nov. 16- Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sept. 2 - Feb. 28 (Nighttime Only). No hunting on nights preceding days of scheduled gun
DOVE:
State season (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapon deer hunts).
WATERFOWL:
State Seasons on Daubs, Spidle, and Dead Lake Units, remaining areas state season (except
on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapon deer hunts). hour before sunrise until
12:00 Noon on all areas.
TRAPPING:
Nov. 16 Feb. 20.
(l)
(Gun)
ESCAMBIA CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Escambia County)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Youth)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
FOX:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Nov. 29-30*; Dec. 20*-21*; Dec. 31-Jan. 1*;
Jan. 17-18*; Jan. 24-25*; Jan. 29*-31*. On Nov. 30, Dec. 20 & 21, and Jan.1, 18, 25, 29, 30,
and 31 stalk hunts a predetermined percentage of permits issued will be Hunter's Choice
permits (except spotted fawns-one per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns-one deer per day): Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns-one deer per day): Oct. 15-Jan. 31. (Must
obtain daily permit on stalk hunts.)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 13-14; Jan. 4 - one deer per day.
Apr. 1-Apr. 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (Fox hunting - Dogs only - No weapons). (No hunting
on nights of or preceding gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
RACCOON & OPOSSUM

DOVE:
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun, primitive
weapons, and youth deer hunts).
State Season, Thursdays and Saturdays only, noon until sunset.
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
SNIPE:
WOODCOCK:
(m)
State Season (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Jan. 1-Feb. 20.
Nov. 14-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
FRANK W. & ROB M. BOYKIN WILDLIFE

MANAGEMENT AREA
(Washington and Mobile Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
FERAL HOG:
TURKEY:
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
DOVE:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
SNIPE:
WOODCOCK:
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
(n)
FREEDOM HILLS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Colbert County)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT & QUAIL:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
FERAL HOGS:
(o)
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except for spotted fawns - one deer per day): Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 27-Jan. 2; Jan. 30*-31*. *On Jan. 30-31, a
predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be Hunter's choice permits (except spotted
fawns - one deer per day).
Dog Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Dec. 6-Dec. 7; Jan. 10-11*. On Jan. 11 a predetermined
percentage of the permits issued will be Hunters choice permits (except spotted fawns- one
deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 20-21; Jan. 24-25 (one deer per
day).
Open during any other daylight wildlife management area season using weapons and
ammunition approved for those hunts. NO DOGS ALLOWED. NO BAG LIMIT.
March 8 (daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
March 15-April 30(daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
Sept. 7-Sept 28 (Saturday only). Washington Co. only, (12:00 noon until sunset).
Sept. 2-Nov. 9; Feb. 1-28 (Nighttime hours only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun,
primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Nov. 14-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts.
State season (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - One Deer per day): Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns) with buck antler restrictions:
Minimum 3 points on one side (One deer per day) Nov. 23-Nov. 30; Dec. 27-Dec 31
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only with buck antler restrictions: Minimum 3 points on one
side (one deer per day) Jan.25-31.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only with buck antler restrictions: Minimum 3 points on
one side (one deer per day) Oct. 15-31 and Jan. 25-31.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns) with buck antler restrictions: Minimum
3 points on one side (one deer per day) Nov. 1 - Jan. 24 (except on day of youth deer hunt).
April 1 April 30. (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Sept. 7 Oct. 20, & Dec. 21 Jan. 5, Noon until sunset. Sat. & Wed. hunting only (except
on days of gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1 Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Nov. 18 - Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Sep. 2-30 and Feb. 1-28 (Nighttime hours only).
Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Nov. 18 Feb. 20.
Open during any other legal season using weapons and ammunition approved for those
hunts (No Dogs Allowed).
HOLLINS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Clay and Talladega Counties)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
NOTE:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 7-13; Jan. 3 *; Jan. 11-17. *On Jan. 3, a
predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be Hunter's Choice permits(except spotted
fawns-one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - one deer per day). Oct. 15-Jan. 31.
Must harvest antlered buck only on days of gun stalk deer hunts.
All archery hunters must obtain deer permit on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts.
(Primitive Weapons) Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - one deer per
day): Dec. 20-21.
TURKEY:
(Archery)
(Youth)
(Gun)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT & CROW:
TRAPPING:
DOVE:
FERAL HOG:
(p)
JAMES D. MARTIN -SKYLINE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Jackson County)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
(Regular)
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
QUAIL:
(q)
Nov. 24 -Jan. 1 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Mar.15-Apr. 25 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov.16-Feb.28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (Daylight hours only). No hunting on days of gun and primitive weapons deer
hunts. Sept. 2Sept. 30; Nov. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). No hunting on dates of gun
and primitive weapons deer hunts. (Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons).
State Season - Saturdays and Wednesdays only. (12:00 noon until sunset except on days of gun
and primitive weapons deer hunts).
hunts (No Dogs Allowed).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Nov. 16.

Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Nov. 29-30; Dec. 14-21; Jan. 11-14 and Jan. 2528.
gun primitive weapons deer hunts). No hunting on day of youth hunt.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 6-7. (One deer per day).
March 8 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Sept. 7-Oct. 20; Dec. 21-Jan. 5 (Wednesdays and Saturdays only). 12:00 noon until sunset
(except on days of gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on day of youth, gun, and primitive weapons hunt).
Jan. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Feb. 1-28 (Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons).
Jan. 1-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
State Season (except on days of gun deer and primitive weapons hunt).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Dec. 2-17 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons hunt).
KINTERBISH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Sumter County)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
FERAL HOG:
TURKEY:
(Gun)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 17*-18*; Jan. 10*-11*; Jan. 30*-31*.
*On Dec. 17-18; Jan. 10-11; Jan. 30-31 a predetermined percentage of permits issued will be
Hunter's choice permits (except spotted fawns - one deer per day).
Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 13-14; Jan. 17-18.
Open during any other daylight season using approved weapons and ammunition for those
hunts. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT & CROW:
FOX:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
DOVE & WATERFOWL:
(r)
LAUDERDALE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Lauderdale County)
DEER:
(Gun)-Either Sex
(Gun)
(Primitive Weapon)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
(s)
Mar. 8 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST). All turkeys harvested must be checked in at checking
station.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only) (Fox hunting Dogs only No weapons). (No hunting
on nights of or preceding gun and primitive weapons hunts).
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (Nighttime Only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun and primitive
weapons hunts).
Minimum 3 points on one side (One deer per day): Dec. 6-7, Dec. 20-21.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only with buck antler restrictions: Minimum 3 points on
one side (one deer per day): Jan. 18-24.
Minimum 3 points on one side (one deer per day): Jan. 3-4.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only with buck antler restrictions:
Minimum 3 points on one side (one deer per day): Oct. 15-31.
Minimum 3 points on one side (one deer per day): Nov. 1- Jan. 31 ( Except must harvest
bucks only on days of Bucks Only Gun Deer Hunts).
Apr. 10-30 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sep. 2-30 and Feb. 1-28 (Nighttime Hours Only)
Dec. 18-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun deer hunts and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
LITTLE RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Cherokee and DeKalb Counties)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only Nov. 23; Nov. 29-Dec. 3; Dec. 20-21*; Jan. 17-18. (on
Dec. 21 a predetermined percentage of permits issued will be either-sex permits).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (must obtain daily
permit on Gun Deer and Primitive Weapons hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - one deer per day): Jan. 3-4.
RABBIT:
DOVE:
TRAPPING:
(t)
LOWNDES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Lowndes County)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
NOTE:
TURKEY:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Youth)
(Gun )
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT & CROW:
DOVE:
WATERFOWL:
TRAPPING:
FERAL HOG:
(Special Season)
FERAL HOG:
WOODCOCK & SNIPE:
(u)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice Nov. 16 (except spotted fawns-one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Dec. 6- 7; Dec. 14-20; Jan. 3-4; Jan. 30-31 (deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns-one deer per day) Oct. 15-Jan. 31. Must
harvest antlered buck only on days of gun stalk deer hunts.
All archery hunters must obtain deer permit on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts;
no hunting on date of Youth Deer Hunt.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day) Jan. 17-18.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons and youth deer hunts).
Nov.17-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts and primitive weapons).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons and youth deer hunts).
Sept.7-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (except on dates of gun, primitive weapons and youth
deer hunts). (Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons).
State season-Saturdays and Wednesdays only (12:00 noon until sunset) (except on days of
gun and youth deer hunts).
State season- Saturdays and Wednesdays only; (1/2 half hour before sunrise to sunset) (except
on days of gun, primitive weapons and youth deer hunts).
State season (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Aug. 17-Sept. 6 (South Road Area Only) Permitted Firearms & Bow and Arrow and Hunter
Orange requirements; same as that for gun deer hunting on WMAs.
hunts. (No dogs allowed).
Dec.24- Jan. 31 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
MOBILE-TENSAW DELTA AND W. L. HOLLAND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

(Baldwin and Mobile Counties)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
WATERFOWL:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
SNIPE:
RAIL, PURPLE GALLINULE, &
COMMON MOORHENS:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
TURKEY:
FERAL HOG:
(v)
Jan. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Sept. 7-Oct. 20 (12:00 noon until sunset - Wednesdays and Saturdays only).
Jan. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only; Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Stalk Hunting (Deer - Antlered Bucks Only): Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of
state gun season. Nov. 23-Jan. 31 (No Dogs Allowed) (Daylight Hours Only).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31.
State Season
Sept. 14-22.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28.
Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
State Season.
Sept. 2.-Feb. 28. (Nighttime hours only).
Dec. 18-Jan. 31.
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Mar. 15-Apr.30 (Daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
Open during any wildlife management area season using weapons and ammunition approved
for those hunts. (No Dogs Allowed Daylight Hours Only).
MULBERRY FORK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Tuscaloosa and Walker Counties)
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30*; Dec. 6-7; Dec. 27-28; Jan. 17-18. *On
Nov. 30 a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be hunters choice (except
spotted fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns) : Jan. 10-11 (one deer per day).
QUAIL:
DOVE:
CROW:
TRAPPING:
WATERFOWL:
COYOTE, BOBCAT, & FERAL HOGS:
(w)
OAKMULGEE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
QUAIL:
DOVE:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
WATERFOWL:
FERAL HOGS, COYOTE
& BOBCAT:
(x)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Nov. 16.

Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Dec.6-7; Dec. 20-21; Dec. 27-28; Jan. 3-4*; *On Jan .
4 a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be hunters choice (except spotted
fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns) : Dec. 13-14; Jan. 17 18. (one
deer per day).
March 8.
Dec. 18-Jan. 31 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts)
Jan. 1 - Feb. 20.
State Season (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts). No
open goose season.
Open during any other legal season using weapons
and ammunition approved for those hunts (no dogs allowed).
SAM R. MURPHY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Lamar and Marion Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Gun - either sex)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT
QUAIL:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM:
DOVE:
TRAPPING:
WATERFOWL:
WOODCOCK:
(y)
Sept. 7 Oct. 20 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. - Noon until sunset.
Sept. 7 Feb. 28.
Nov. 16 - Feb. 20.
State Season (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
hunts (no dogs allowed).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawn-one deer per day) Nov. 16.
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Dec. 13-14*; and Dec. 27-Dec. 28*, Jan. 10-11*
Jan. 24- 25*. *On Dec. 14, Dec. 28, Jan. 11 & 25 a predetermined percentage of the
permits issued will be Hunter's choice permits (except spotted fawns one deer per day).
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - One deer per day): Nov. 23-29.
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns - One deer per day): Oct. 15 - Jan.
31, (except on days of gun deer hunts).
March 15 April 30; Daylight until 12:00 noon CST.
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Nov. 18 - Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Sept. 2 - Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only) (No hunting on nights preceding gun deer hunts).
Sept. 7-Oct. 20; Dec. 21-Jan. 5- Wednesdays & Saturdays only - noon until sunset (except
on days of gun deer hunts).
Jan. 1 Feb 20.
State Season (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Dec. 18 Jan. 31 (except on days of scheduled gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
SCOTCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Clarke County)
DEER:
(Youth)
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Nov. 16.
(Gun)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
FERAL HOG:
TURKEY:
(Archery)
(Youth)
(Gun)
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
FOX:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
TRAPPING:
(z)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 6-Dec. 7*; Jan. 17-18*; Jan. 27*. *On
Dec. 7, Jan. 18, and Jan. 27 a predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be Hunters
choice permits (except spotted fawns - one deer per day).
Dog Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 23-24.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15. - Jan. 31 (except on days of
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Dec. 20-21; Jan. 3-4 (one deer per
day).
hunts. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Nov. 23-Jan. 1 (except on dates of gun and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Mar. 8 (daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Nov. 18-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun and primitive weapons hunts).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (Fox hunting - Dogs only - No weapons). (No hunting
on nights of or preceding gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (Nighttime only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun, primitive weapons,
and youth deer hunts).
Dec. 25-Feb. 20.
SEVEN-MILE ISLAND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Lauderdale County)
WATERFOWL (except Goose &

Canvasback and Pintail):
CANVASBACK:
PINTAIL:
GOOSE:
SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE:
YOUTH WATERFOWL:
DEER:
(Archery)
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
SNIPE:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM:
RABBIT:
BLACKBIRD, CROW, &
STARLING:
QUAIL:
WOODCOCK:
RAIL:
TRAPPING:
BOW-FISHING:
BEAVER:
Nov. 28 Jan. 26.

CLOSED.
Dec. 28 Jan. 26.
Sept. 28 Oct. 19 and Dec. 14 Jan. 30.
Sept. 14-22.
Sept. 1-15.
Feb. 8-9, 2003.
Stalk Hunting, Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day) Dec. 28 Jan.
31.
Sept. 7 Oct. 20, & Dec. 21 Jan. 5, Noon until sunset.
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28.
Nov. 14 - Feb. 28.
Sept. 2 - Feb. 28.
Oct. 1 Feb. 28.
Sept. 7 - Feb. 28.
Nov. 16- Feb. 28.
Dec. 18 - Jan. 31.
Sept. 7 22 and Nov. 28 Jan. 20.
Nov. 16 - Feb. 20.
March 1 - Aug. 31 - Nongame fish only.
hunts.
(aa) ST. CLAIR COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA

(St. Clair County)
DEER:
(Gun)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Saturdays and Wednesdays only during the State gun deer
season of Nov. 23-Jan. 31.
(Archery)
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
QUAIL:
RABBIT:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM
& FOX:
TRAPPING:
Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31.
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only; Fox hunting - dogs only - no weapons).
Jan. 1-Feb. 20.
(bb) SWAN & MALLARD-FOX CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

AREA
(Limestone, Morgan, and Lawrence Counties)
WATERFOWL (except Goose &
Canvasback and Pintail):
CANVASBACK:
PINTAIL:
GOOSE: Canada geese
Other geese
SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE:
YOUTH WATERFOWL:
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
SNIPE:
RABBIT:
RACCOON,OPOSSUM:
BLACKBIRD, CROW, &
STARLING:
QUAIL:
WOODCOCK:
RAIL:
TRAPPING:
BOW-FISHING:
BEAVER:
Nov. 28 Jan. 26.

CLOSED.
Dec. 28 Jan. 26.
Dec. 14 Jan. 30.
Sept. 28 Oct. 19 and Dec. 14 Jan. 30.
Sept. 14-22.
Sept. 1- 15.
Feb. 8 and 9, 2003; Duck and Goose regulations apply.
Sept. 7 Oct. 20, & Dec. 21 Jan. 5, Noon until sunset.
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28.
Nov. 14 - Feb. 28.
Oct. 1 Feb. 28.
Sept. 2 - Feb. 28.
Sept. 7 - Feb. 28.
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28.
Dec. 18 - Jan. 31.
Sept. 7 Sept. 22 and Nov. 28 Jan. 20.
Nov. 16 - Feb. 20.
March 1 - Aug. 31 - Nongame fish only.
hunts.
(cc) UPPER DELTA WILDLIFE MANAGMENT AREA

(Baldwin and Mobile Counties)
ZONE A:
DEER:
(Gun)
(Youth)
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
WATERFOWL:
DOVE:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
SNIPE:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
TURKEY:
FERAL HOG:
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 13-14; Jan. 10-11.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Jan. 24-25.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns-one deer per day): Nov. 16.
Dog Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Dec. 20-21; Jan. 14-15.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (except on days of
gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Jan. 31.
State Season.
Saturdays of State Season (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Nov. 14-Feb. 28 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Sept. 2-Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun, primitive
weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Dec. 18-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun, primitive weapons, and youth deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Mar. 15-April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon CST).
Open during wildlife management area seasons using weapons and ammunition approved for
those hunts. (NO DOGS ALLOWED- DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY).
ZONE B:
DEER:
(Gun)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23; Dec. 2-7; Dec. 27-28; Jan. 17-18.
(Archery)
(Primitive Weapons)
WATERFOWL:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
SNIPE:
RACCOON & OPOSSUM:
WOODCOCK:
TRAPPING:
TURKEY:
FERAL HOG:
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns one deer per day): Jan. 24-25.
Dog Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 25-30; Jan. 3-4; Jan. 14-15.
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15-Jan. 31 (except on days of gun
and primitive weapons deer hunts).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Jan. 31.
State Season.
Sept. 14-22.
Sept. 2 Feb. 28 (Nighttime hours only). (No hunting on nights of or preceding gun and
primitive weapons deer hunts).
Nov. 16-Feb. 20.
Mar. 15-April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 Noon CST).
Open during wildlife management area seasons using weapons and ammunition approved for those
hunts. (NO DOGS ALLOWED DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY).
(dd) WEST JEFFERSON PUBLIC HUNTING AREA

(Jefferson & Tuscaloosa Counties)
ZONE A:
DEER:
(Gun)
(Archery)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays of the state
gun deer season of Nov. 23 Jan. 31 (No dogs allowed).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15 - Jan. 31. No dogs allowed.
ZONE B:
DEER:
(Primitive Weapons)
(Archery)
Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only.

Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays of the state gun deer season of Nov. 23 Jan. 31
(No dogs allowed).
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns): Oct. 15 - Jan. 31. No dogs
allowed.
ZONES A & B:
TURKEY:
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
QUAIL:
RACCOON, OPOSSUM
& FOX:
DOVE:
WOODCOCK:
SNIPE:

Oct. 1 - Feb. 28.
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28.
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28.
Sept. 2 - Feb. 28 (Nighttime Only). Fox hunting dogs only- no weapons.
Sept. 7 Oct. 20 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays only noon until sunset.
Dec. 18 Jan. 31.
Nov. 14 Feb. 28.
(ee) WOLF CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

(Walker and Fayette Counties)
DEER:
(Youth)
(Gun)
(Archery)
TURKEY:
(Youth)
SQUIRREL:
RABBIT:
QUAIL:
DOVE:
Stalk Hunting Hunters Choice (except spotted fawns) : Nov. 16.

Stalk Hunting Antlered Bucks Only: Nov. 23*; Dec. 13-14*; Dec. 20-21*; Dec. 30-31*;
Jan. 10-11*. Jan. 25-31 for Bucks only. *On Nov. 23, Dec. 14, 21, & 31, and Jan. 11 a
predetermined percentage of the permits issued will be hunters choice (except spotted
fawns - one deer per day).
March 8.
March 15 - April 30 (Daylight until 12:00 noon).
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun deer hunts).
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun deer hunts).
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 (except on days of scheduled gun deer hunts).
deer hunts. Fox hunting - dogs only- no weapons.
TRAPPING:
Nov. 16 - Feb. 20.
220-2-.122 Georgia Reciprocal Fishing Agreement Regulation

(1) This regulation shall apply to those waters referred to in this regulation which are covered by the reciprocal agreement with the
State of Georgia and which are within the jurisdiction of the State of Alabama, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources,
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.
(2) The State of Alabama and the State of Georgia have a reciprocal agreement concerning fishing in certain reciprocal waters,
whereby fishing licenses of Georgia and Alabama are mutually recognized for fishing from the banks or on the waters of the
Chattahoochee River forming the boundary between Alabama and Georgia and all impoundments thereon as now exists or which may
exist in the future, with the exception of that portion of West Point Reservoir lying upstream (north) of Georgia Highway 109 bridge on
the Chattahoochee River arm of said reservoir. The waters covered by this agreement do not include other streams or tributaries which
flow into the Chattahoochee River or its impoundments.
(3) For the purpose of this agreement, "sport fishing" shall be defined as the lawful taking by ordinary hook and line, pole, casting
reel and rod and use of artificial lures, spinning reel and rod, or fly rod.
(4) The term "commercial fishing" shall be defined as the legal taking of non-game fish by any person from either state.
(5) No person shall take, catch, or have in possession on any one day, more than fifty (50) in the aggregate of all of the following
species or more than one days creel limit for any species.
The daily creel limit shall be as follows:
Species
Daily Creel Limit
BLACK BASS........................................................ 10
(Includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Kentucky
or Spotted, Redeye or Coosa, and Shoal)
WHITE BASS, SALTWATER STRIPED BASS
AND SALTWATER STRIPED-WHITE BASS
HYBRIDS, IN THE AGGREGATE...................... 15
(Only 2 of which may be 22 inches or longer in length)
CRAPPIE............................................................... 30
BREAM.................................................................. 50
(Includes Bluegill, Redbreast, Warmouth,
Shadow Bass and all other species of bream)
PICKEREL............................................................ 15
(6) Nets shall not be used to take fish from any of the waters covered by this agreement provided, however, minnow seines, dip nets
and cast nets meeting the requirements of the respective states for catching minnows for use as live bait are hereby permitted, and
provided further that baskets and snaglines may be used for catching and taking non-game fish, upon securing from the proper authority or
authorities of the state upon whose side of the boundary line between the states such basket or snagline is used, any license required for
the use of such basket or snagline, and upon compliance with any other laws or rules of the state governing the use of such baskets or
snagline.
(7) Fish may not be caught or taken by any hook or combination of hooks pulled through the water (snatching); provided however,
said hooks may be so used with bait and/or lures to entice fish to strike or bite such bait or lure.
(8) Snaglines, trotlines and wire baskets may be used for catching and taking fish in any of the waters covered by this agreement
according to the laws, rules and regulations of the state in which the fishing takes place.
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT - MISSISSIPPI
Reciprocal Agreement Pertaining to Sport Fishing on the Tennessee River. Reciprocal agreements are in effect whereby sports fishing
licenses of Mississippi and Alabama are mutually recognized for fishing either the water or from the banks of said water of the following part of
the Tennessee River or embayment or impoundments.
All that part of the Tennessee River and its embayment and impoundments between the junction of the Tennessee-Alabama-Mississippi line
and a north-south line projected across the Tennessee River from the eastern end of the old Riverton Lock, except and exclusive of that part of the
Big Bear Embayment lying south of the Southern Railroad bridge.
All that part of the Tombigbee River, its embayments, impoundments and navigation channel, from river mile 322 to the Aliceville Lock and
Dam.
Creel limits pertaining to sport fishing of Alabama shall apply to Mississippi licenses when fishing in the State of Alabama and the creel
limits pertaining to sport fishing in the State of Mississippi shall apply to Alabama licenses when fishing in the State of Mississippi.
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT - TENNESSEE
Reciprocal Agreement Pertaining to Tennessee River-Pickwick Lake. A reciprocal agreement is in effect between the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to recognize the sport fishing licenses of the two states
within the impounded waters of the Tennessee River-Pickwick Lake lying within Hardin County, Tennessee, and Lauderdale County, Alabama,
from Pickwick Dam (approximately TRM 207.8) upstream to where the common boundary line of Colbert County, Alabama, and Tishomengo
County, Mississippi, meet the Lauderdale County, Alabama, boundary line at approximately TRM 224.8. It is agreed that:
Sport fisherman duly licensed or legally exempt from license requirements by the State of Tennessee may, without further license, fish with
ordinary hook and line, pole, casting, spinning, and fly rods and reels, and use artificial lures and natural bait in the area of Pickwick Lake
described above.
Likewise, sport fishermen duly licensed or legally exempt from license requirements by the State of Alabama may, without further license,
fish with ordinary hook and line, pole, casting, spinning, and fly rods and reels, and use artificial lures and natural bait in the area of Pickwick
Lake described above.
Except for licenses and fishing methods covered in this agreement, all creel limits, size limits, and other laws, rules and regulations enacted
by the State having jurisdiction must be adhered to while fishing in that states waters.
INDEX
PAGE
Access Areas. . .Public.............................................................................220-2-.37....59
Airboats..................................................................................................220-2-.60....74
Alligator..........Farming..........................................................................220-2-.96....77
Nuisance Control............................................................220-2-.95....77
Protection Regulation.....................................................220-2-.97....77
Aquatic Plant..Nonindigenous................................................................220-2-.124. .73
Archery (See Bow and Arrow)
Arms and Ammunition:
Legal, Hunting................................................................220-2-.02....35
Specification of Firearms................................................220-2-.09....40
Bag Limits.......Resident Game Birds and Animals.................................220-2-.01....22
Waterfowl (Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose, Teal)..........220-2-.77....30
Permit to Ship ................................................................220-2-.19....46
Bait, Legal Means for Taking
Minnows, Shad...............................................................220-2-.39....61
Mussels ........................................................................220-2-.48....70
Bait, Traps......Unlawful to Hang or Suspend.........................................220-2-.31....52
Bow and Arrow:
Bowfishing.....................................................................220-2-.46....65
Hunting, Legal Specifications ........................................220-2-.03....37
Possession of Firearms...................................................220-2-.10....42
Commercial Fishing Restrictions..........................................................220-2-.47....68
Commercial and Non-Game Fish:
Fish Designated..............................................................220-2-.45....65
Legal Methods and Equipment.......................................220-2-.46....65
Nets, Use of in Certain Areas..........................................220-2-.42....62
Creel Limits (See Limits)
Crippled..........Birds, Animals and Fish,.................................................220-2-.13....44
Crop Damage..Permit to Take Wildlife Causing,....................................220-2-.27....50
Crossbows.......Legal Specifications ......................................................220-2-.99....38
Prohibited Method..........................................................220-2-.11....43
Unlawful, Generally.......................................................220-2-.03....37
Decoys.............Turkey ........................................................................220-2-.11....43
Use of Live.....................................................................220-2-.11....43
Hunting, Confined to Bucks Only with Bare Antlers
Deer.................Deer Management Assistance Program ..........................220-2-.73....83
Destroying Evidence of Sex...........................................220-2-.15....45
Antlers Visible Above Hairline.......................................220-2-.14....44
Disabled Hunting Areas:
Areas Established...........................................................220-2-.110. .82
Regulations.....................................................................220-2-.109. .80
Dogs.................Bird, Period for Training.................................................220-2-.16....45
Greyhound Racing and Training.....................................220-2-.102. .50
Hunting, Closed Gun Season..........................................220-2-.08....39
Hunting, Deer.................................................................220-2-.112. .40
Hunting, Restricted Hours, Turkey Season.....................220-2-.01....22
INDEX (continued)
PAGE
Feeding Areas. Hunting by Aid of...........................................................220-2-.11....43
Feral Swine Regulation..........................................................................220-2-.86....40
Field Trials..............................................................................................220-2-.17....45
Fishing.............Commercial/Non-game, Designated ..............................220-2-.45....65
Commercial/Restrictions................................................220-2-.47....68
Game Fish, Designated...................................................220-2-.34....53
Gear, Unattended............................................................220-2-.47....68
License, Fees......................................................................................134
Limits, Creel/Possession/Size (See Limits)

Mullet, Legal Methods, Freshwater ...............................220-2-.39....61
Prohibited Methods of Taking Fish.................................220-2-.44....64
Snagging, Snatching Fish on
Tennessee River......................................................220-2-.115. .83
Suckers, Netting, Certain Counties.................................220.2-.38....60
Taking Fish in Waterfowl Management Areas................220-2-.40....61
Trolling, Certain Areas, Duck Season.............................220-2-.41....62
Fur Catchers...Restrictions.....................................................................220-2-.30....51
Fur Bearers.....Designated......................................................................220-2-.30....51
Trapping Seasons............................................................220-2-.29....51
Fur Dealers.............................................................................................220-2-.33....53
Furs.................Raw, Possession After Season ........................................220-2-.32....52
Game Animals
Designated......................................................................220-2-.06....39
Game Birds.....Designated......................................................................220-2-.04....39
Game Fish.......Designated .....................................................................220-2-.34....53
Groundhog (See Woodchuck)
Hunter Orange:
Requirement...................................................................220-2-.85....21
Hunting...........Closed Gun Season, with Dogs.......................................220-2-.08....39
Dove, Normal Agricultural Planting...............................220-2-.114. .79
Legal Hours, Game Animals...........................................220-2-.07....39
Legal Hours, Game Birds...............................................220-2-.05....39
License Fees.......................................................................................134
Preserves, Commercial, Exotics,
Native Game Birds and Animals.................................220-2-.25....48
Preserves, Commercial, Permit Requirement..................220-2-.25....48
Preserves, Commercial, Mallard Ducks..........................220-2-.101. .46
Prohibited Methods and Devices....................................220-2-.11....43
Seasons, General.............................................................220-2-.01....22
Seasons, Special Deer, Redstone Arsenal & Fort
Rucker & Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge..............220-2-.107. .32
Seasons, Special, State Cattle Ranch..............................220-2-.117. .32
Seasons, Ducks, Coot, Merganser, Goose, Teal..............220-2-.77....30
Paddlefish (See Paddlefish)
Sipsey River Swamp Tract..............................................220-2-.125. .34INDEX (continued)

PAGE
Importation.....Birds, Animals, Raw Furs Subject to State Law.............220-2-.25....48
Release, Sale, Possession, Restrictions...........................220-2-.26....48
Rudd and Roach, Prohibition of......................................220-2-.93....50
Inspection........Game Bag, etc., Refusing to Allow.................................220-2-.12....44
Invertebrate Species...............................................................................220-2-.98....77
License Information:
Fees....................................................................................................134
Field Trial, Exemption....................................................220-2-17.....45
Fishing...............................................................................................134
Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing License Jurisdiction 220-2-.42....62
Fur Catchers.......................................................................................134
Hunting ...........................................................................................134
Mussel Catchers/Dealers....................................................................135
Possession, Requirement................................................220-2-.23....48
Limits..............Creel/Possession, Size, Game Fish.................................220-2-.35....53
Creel/Possession, Federally Owned Lakes/Ponds...........220-2-.61....74
Creel/Possession, U.S. Forest Service Lands..................220-2-.57....73
Daily Bag/Possession, Resident Game............................220-2-.01....22
Daily Bag/Possession, Waterfowl...................................220-2-.77....30
Possession, Game Birds/Animals, Generally,
Exceptions.................................................................220-2-.18....46
Migratory Birds:
Game Designated............................................................220-2-.04....39
Harvest Information Program.........................................220-2-.118. .34
Legal Arms and Ammunition..........................................220-2-.02....35
Stamp, Hunting, Possession Requirement.......................220-2-.23....48
Mullet..............Taking in Freshwater......................................................220-2-.39....61
Mussels............Buyers, Report................................................................220-2-.53....72
Harvest, Restriction, Daylight Hours Only ....................220-2-.50....72
Harvest, Restriction, Five Days a Week .........................220-2-.51....72
Legal Species..................................................................220-2-.104. .71
Restricted Areas for Taking ...........................................220-2-.52....72
Restrictions, Size ...........................................................220-2-.49....70
Seasons ........................................................................220-2-.106. .71
Waters Open...................................................................220-2-.103. .71
Muzzleloaders.Legal Specifications.......................................................220-2-.09....40
......................................................220-2-.02....35
National Forests:
Defined as Open Public Land.........................................220-2-.85....21
Hunting Seasons.............................................................220-2-.01....22
Fishing, Daily Creel Limits............................................220-2-.57....73
Nets, Fishing...Restrictions, Commercial Use........................................220-2-.47....68
Size, Use in Certain Areas, Commercial
and Non-game Fish.........................................................220-2-.42....62
Size, Generally...............................................................220-2-.46....65
Taking Suckers in Certain Counties................................220-2-.38....60
INDEX (continued)
PAGE
Non-game Species...................................................................................220-2-.92....74
Non-Toxic Shot:
Required for Hunting Waterfowl....................................220-2-.77....30
Open Permit Land:
Defined ..........................................................................220-2-.85....21
Open Public Land:
Defined...........................................................................220-2-.85....21
Paddlefish.......Taking Prohibited ..........................................................220-2-.94....65
Waste, Unlawful to.........................................................220-2-.43....64
Permit.............Crop Damage, Taking Wildlife Causing.........................220-2-.27....50
Shipping, 2-Days Bag Limit...........................................220-2-.19....46

Possession Limit:
Fish (See Fishing)
Game Birds, Animals, Furbearers, Generally
Exceptions..................................................................220-2-.18....46
Resident Game (See Bag Limit)
Waterfowl (See Bag Limit)
Possession........Carcass, Untanned Hides/Skins......................................220-2-.24....48
Wildlife, Live Protected..................................................220-2-.26....48
Public Access Areas (See Access Areas)
Public Fishing Lakes:
State-Owned...................................................................220-2-.36....55
Public Shooting Range...........................................................................220-2-.126..85
Quail................Commercial Pen-Raised, Tag Required..........................220-2-.28....51
Reciprocal Agreements:
Georgia ..........................................................................220-2-.122..126
Mississippi.........................................................................................127
Tennessee...........................................................................................127
Retrieve Crippled:
Birds, Animals and Fish, Reasonable Effort Required....220-2-.13....44
Rudd and Roach:
Importation/Possession Prohibition................................220-2-.93....50
Slat Boxes........Restrictions, Commercial Fishing...................................220-2-.47....68
Specifications.................................................................220-2-.46....65
Spears..............Legal Specification.........................................................220-2-.02....35
Stamps.............Duck, Required...............................................................220-2-.77....30
Suckers............Taking by Nets, Certain Counties...................................220-2-.38....60
Tagging............Bobcat/Otter...................................................................220-2-.30....51
Deer, Unantlered, DMP..................................................220-2-.73....83
Slat Boxes.......................................................................220-2-.44....64
Transporting...Game and Fish, Openly..................................................220-2-.12....44
Trapping, Fur Bearers
Bait, Unlawful to Hang or Suspend................................220-2-.31....52
Restrictions, Specifications, Requirements.....................220-2-30.....51
Seasons...........................................................................220-2-.29....51
Trolling............Prohibited Certain Areas, Duck Season..........................220-2-.41....62
INDEX (continued)
PAGE
Turkey.............Destroying Evidence of Sex...........................................220-2-.15....45
Release into the Wild......................................................220-2-.26....48
Wildlife............Possession of Live, Protected.........................................220-2-.26....48
Wildlife Management Areas/Sanctuaries and Refuges:
Areas and Sanctuaries Established..................................220-2-.22....47
Hunting Dates.................................................................220-2-.54....73
Hunting Seasons.............................................................220-2-.56....95
Possession of Firearms, Bow and Arrow........................220-2-.21....46
Regulations.....................................................................220-2-.55....85
Wire Baskets:
Number and Mesh Size, By County................................220-2-.46....65
Jefferson County, Use of.................................................220-2-.70....68
Shelby County, Use of....................................................220-2-.04L. 68
Woodchuck.....Trapping within 100 ft. of Fields and Crops...................220-2-.09....40
Youth Deer Hunts:
Wildlife Management Areas...........................................220-2-.55....85
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day..............................................................220-2-.119. .33
GENERAL INFORMATION
LICENSE FEES
HUNTING LICENSES: Required for residents 16 years of age and under 65 years of age and nonresidents 16 years of age and older.
(State and Federal Duck Stamp required when hunting migratory waterfowl.)
Resident
Nonresident
State
$ 16.00
County
$ 8.50
Combination Hunting &
Freshwater Fishing $ 24.50
Sportsmans License $ 59.50*
Annual All Game

Annual Small Game
10-Day Trip All Game
10-Day Trip Small Game
3-Day Trip All Game
$252.00
$ 77.00
$127.00
$ 47.00
$ 77.00
3-Day Trip Small Game
Issuance Fee Included
$ 32.00

**LIFETIME:
Hunting
Hunting and
Freshwater Fishing
64 Lifetime License:
$300.00
(An all game license is required for

nonresidents to hunt deer and turkey.)
$450.00
***
* The Sportsmans License covers state hunting, fresh and saltwater fishing, Wildlife Management Area fees, the state waterfowl stamp and
the issuance fee.
**Issued only by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 64 North Union Street Ste 457, Montgomery, Alabama 36130, and
by probate judges and license commissioners. Also available by calling: 1-888-848-6887.
***The Resident 64 Lifetime License is available to Alabama residents 64 years old for the price of an annual resident hunting or fishing
license.
In lieu of a regular hunting license, either a resident or a nonresident may purchase for $10.00, a 7-day commercial fowl hunting preserve
license that allows that person the privilege of hunting only artificially propagated or pen-raised fowl on a licensed commercial fowl hunting
preserve. (Issuance Fee Included)
Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from buying hunting licenses provided said resident has on his person while hunting a drivers
license or proof of permanent Alabama residence and age.
A $16.00 Management Area License in addition to the appropriate hunting license and a Management Area Permit (free) are required for
hunting. Shooting range users on Wildlife Management Areas are required to have a valid hunting license or the Management Area License.
(Issuance Fee Included.)
FUR CATCHERS LICENSE:
Resident
Nonresident
$ 8.40
$500.90
General Information
License Fees (continued)
FRESHWATER MUSSEL LICENSE:
Resident Catcher
Nonresident Catcher
Resident Dealer or Buyer
Nonresident Dealer or Buyer
$251.00
$751.00
$101.00
$301.00

SPORT FISHING LICENSES:
Resident Annual Freshwater

Combination Hunting
and Freshwater
Resident 7-Day Trip Freshwater
*Resident Lifetime Freshwater
*Resident Lifetime Hunting and
Freshwater
Resident Annual Saltwater
Resident 7-Day Trip Saltwater
Resident Annual Combination
Saltwater and Freshwater
*Resident Lifetime Saltwater
*Resident Lifetime Hunting and
Saltwater
*Combination Lifetime Hunting,
Freshwater and Saltwater
64 Lifetime License (See information
under Hunting Licenses)
Resident Annual Saltwater Pier
9.50
$ 24.50
$ 6.00
$150.00
$450.00
$ 16.00
$ 6.00
$ 24.50
$250.00
$550.00
$700.00
$
6.00

(Required for residents 16 years of age and under 65 years of age who fish with rod and reel or artificial bait. This license is also required to
fish with hook and line outside county of legal residence.)
*Issued only by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 64 North Union Street Ste. 457, Montgomery Alabama 36130, and
by probate judges and license commissioners. Also available by calling: 1-888-848-6887.
NOTE: Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from buying fishing licenses providing that said resident has on his person while
fishing a drivers license or proof of permanent Alabama residence and age.
**Nonresident Annual Freshwater
**Nonresident Annual Saltwater
**Nonresident Annual Combination
Freshwater and Saltwater
$ 31.00
$ 31.00
$ 61.00
General Information
License Fees (continued)
SPORT FISHING LICENSES: (continued)
***Nonresident 7-Day Trip Freshwater

***Nonresident 7-Day Trip Saltwater
$ 11.00
$ 11.00

**Required for fishing in any public water regardless of tackle used
***Good for seven [7] consecutive days. Required for fishing in any public water regardless of tackle used.
NOTE TO NONRESIDENTS: Special fishing license fees may apply to residents of Florida, Louisiana, and Tennessee due to reciprocal
license costs.
Game fish cannot be caught by any method other than ordinary hook and line, fly, troll, or spinner. The sale of game fish taken from public
water is prohibited by law in Alabama.
FRESHWATER COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE:
Resident Annual
Retail Freshwater Fish Dealer
Wholesale Freshwater Fish Dealer
$ 100.00
$ 10.85
$ 25.85

Nonresident Commercial Fishing (same as nonresident license in applicants resident state.)
SPEAR FISHING LICENSE:
Resident Annual
Nonresident Annual
Nonresident 7-Day Trip
Spear fishing license issued by:

Department of Conservation
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street, Ste. 567
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-3465
Marine Resources Division
PO Box 189
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-2882
Marine Resources Division
PO Box 458
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-7576
$
$
$
6.00
8.50
3.50

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ALABAMA

GAME, FISH, AND

Aquatic Plant Management......................................................................12

Eastaboga Fish Hatchery..........................................................................13

Federal Game Agents............................................................................... 9

Law Enforcement Section........................................................................ 1

Marion Fish Hatchery..............................................................................12

Film and Video Section............................................................................ 9

USDA - Wildlife Damage........................................................................ 9

Authority for Receiving this Book as Evidence...............................................18

DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES

LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION

CHIEF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

Dennis Holt..................................................(205) 663-7938

1113Ron Jolly..........................................................(334) 242-3151

JACK TURNER, SUPERVISOR

KEITH B. FLOYD, SUPERVISOR

JEFF GARNER, SUPERVISOR

E. DAN CATCHINGS, SUPERVISOR

JERRY MOSS, SUPERVISOR

JAMES J. McHUGH, SUPERVISOR

JOE ZOLCZYNSKI, SUPERVISOR

Kevin Brown, Biologist Aide I/II

AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

JOSEPH B. JERNIGAN, SUPERVISOR

MIKE NEWMAN, SUPERVISOR

Ken Weathers, Biologist II

JAMES COOK, HATCHERIES SUPERVISOR

MARION FISH HATCHERY

MAURICE JACKSON, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

Phillip Kilpatrick, Biologist Aide III

EASTABOGA FISH HATCHERY

ROB ANDRESS, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

CARBON HILL FISH HATCHERY

PHIL EKEMA, ASSISTANT HATCHERY SUPERVISOR

DANIEL P. THOMPSON, COORDINATOR

64 North Union Street, Suite 551, Montgomery 36130

DOUG DARR, COORDINATOR

DUDLEY WHITE, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

WILLIAM COGGINS, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Keith McCutcheon, Area Biologist

MIKE SIEVERING, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-IN-CHARGE

Telephone: H/926-4072....Fax/333-2900.....(205) 339-5716......DISTRICT III

Tony Burgett, Equipment Operator

RICK CLAYBROOK, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Chris Jaworowski, Area Biologist

Charles Sharp, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Steve Barnett, Area Biologist

KENNETH G. JOHNSON, SUPERVISING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Thagard Colvin, Area Biologist

Andrew Nix, Forester

RAY METZLER, HUNTER EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Mark Sasser, COORDINATOR

Telephone: H/264-8344(334) 242-3469MONTGOMERY

Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-2-8

GAME AND FISH DIVISION NAME CHANGE TO

Hunter Orange Requirement for Hunting and Definition of

220-2-.012002-2003 Hunting Seasons