Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division

09/14/2026

LAST CALL ! SOA REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW EARLY!

SOA QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

You may be curious about our ✨2 NEW SOAs!✨ These newly available properties are made possible by 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓵𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓮 𝓹𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓮𝓼! 💸

‼️ CHALK HILL SOA IS located in Tallapoosa County off Chalk Hill Road, north of Tallassee and south of the Lake Martin dam. It sits along the Tallapoosa River and Sougahatchee Creek. It’s across the river from Yates Lake WMA. It is 3,465 acres in total and split into 10 hunt units. There are over 40 food plots. It’s a mix of planted pines of various age classes and hardwood drains. The hunting opportunities include deer (archery, PW, and gun), small game and turkey. The deer antler restriction is that it must have 3 points (1-inch or longer) on one side.

‼️ SHELBY SOA IS situated 5 miles SW of Columbiana. It is an approximately 1,200-acre SOA that has both Camp Branch and Waxahatchee Creek traversing through it. The habitat ranges from upland pines/clearcuts to bottomland creeks. Limited quota hunts on certain days will be allowed for deer (archery, primitive weapon, and gun), squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. The SOA consists of 3 units that will be assigned to hunters and their guests.

⏳ SOA HUNT REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY! COMPUTERIZED RANDOM PROCESS WILL SELECT HUNTERS.

Click here to register for an SOA hunt: https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/special-opportunity-areas

09/13/2026

Tucker Tidmore had a blast at a Hale County youth dove hunt and brought home some bird bracelets too! All banded birds should be reported at: www.reportband.gov ; this not only gives the hunter cool info about where the bird was banded but also provides biologists with info about wildlife movements and longevity.

Dove season starts strong but we want hunters to remember that there are 5 months that include portions of dove season. Go hunt!

09/12/2026

Dove season is now open in Alabama south zone!

Unsure about seasons, dates and zoning? Visit👇
https://www.eregulations.com/alabama

09/12/2026

SOA QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

You may be curious about our ✨2 NEW SOAs!✨ These newly available properties are made possible by 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓵𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓮 𝓹𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓮𝓼! 💸

‼️ CHALK HILL SOA IS located in Tallapoosa County off Chalk Hill Road, north of Tallassee and south of the Lake Martin dam. It sits along the Tallapoosa River and Sougahatchee Creek. It’s across the river from Yates Lake WMA. It is 3,465 acres in total and split into 10 hunt units. There are over 40 food plots. It’s a mix of planted pines of various age classes and hardwood drains. The hunting opportunities include deer (archery, PW, and gun), small game and turkey. The deer antler restriction is that it must have 3 points (1-inch or longer) on one side.

‼️ SHELBY SOA IS situated 5 miles SW of Columbiana. It is an approximately 1,200-acre SOA that has both Camp Branch and Waxahatchee Creek traversing through it. The habitat ranges from upland pines/clearcuts to bottomland creeks. Limited quota hunts on certain days will be allowed for deer (archery, primitive weapon, and gun), squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. The SOA consists of 3 units that will be assigned to hunters and their guests.

⏳ SOA HUNT REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY! COMPUTERIZED RANDOM PROCESS WILL SELECT HUNTERS.

Click here to register for an SOA hunt: https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/special-opportunity-areas

09/12/2026

Squirrel and rabbit season are OPEN!
Grab your gear, head outside and enjoy the season.

Before you head out, make sure you know the rules. Check season dates, bag limits and all hunting regulations at👇
https://www.eregulations.com/alabama

09/11/2026

Registration closes Monday!
SOA opportunity details: https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/special-opportunity-areas

09/09/2026

ICYMI!
System will be down briefly tonight as we spruce some things up! 💻

Thank you for your patience as we continue upgrading our system and adding some requested features. This is just the first phase, with more improvements to come!

Having trouble purchasing your license? Before calling, please check the following:
• Make sure all card numbers have been entered correctly in the payment section.
• Make sure your driver’s license is not expired.
• Make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest version of the Outdoor AL app.

Still need help? For license questions, call 1-888-848-6887.

You can also access your account and licenses here:
https://www.outdooralabama.com/MyOutdoorAlabama

09/09/2026

Thank you for your patience as we continue upgrading our system and adding some requested features. This is just the first phase, with more improvements to come!

Having trouble purchasing your license? Before calling, please check the following:
• Make sure all card numbers have been entered correctly in the payment section.
• Make sure your driver’s license is not expired.
• Make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest version of the Outdoor AL app.

Still need help? For license questions, call 1-888-848-6887.

You can also access your account and licenses here:
https://www.outdooralabama.com/MyOutdoorAlabama

09/08/2026

TONIGHT IN SUMTER COUNTY ‼️

Listen/Learn/Discuss/Explore
Alabama deer management & herd health information!

🦌IF YOU LIKE DEER, YOU GOTTA BE HERE! 🦌

Click for more info and to register for our FIELD TALKS: 👇
https://www.outdooralabama.com/FieldTalks

09/08/2026

Hunting season starts with Hunter education.

Learn the skills that make every hunt safer, smarter, and more successful. Register for an upcoming Hunter Education workshop today and get ready for the season ahead.👇
https://huntered.dcnr.alabama.gov/Public/courseRegistration.aspx