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| There are three wildlife management areas (WMAs), managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, and a national wildlife refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All are available for public use and for hunting as specified. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has over 19,000 acres of property available for public use (including hunting), along the Pickwick Lake reservoir in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. No permit is required when hunting TVA lands in Alabama, although a state hunting license is required. Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area – Located in west Colbert County near the town of Cherokee and bordering the Natchez Trace Parkway, this 34,500-acre area offers hunting for both small- and large-game. Additionally, this WMA offers a public shooting range. The world's only Coon Dog Cemetery is located within this area. Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area - Located in west Lauderdale County near Waterloo, this 13,000-acre area offers hunting for both small- and large-game. Seven-Mile Island Wildlife Management Area - Accessed from the Tennessee River and by land from the north side of the river, this area has acreage of just under 6,000. Small game, waterfowl and deer (archery only) are hunted in this area. Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge – Located adjacent to the Seven Mile Island WMA, this refuge of just over 1,000 acres offers small game hunting. HUNTING LICENSE INFORMATION Hunting licenses are 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.) Rates subject to change. Resident Annual: State: $16 County: $8.50 Combination Hunting & Freshwater Fishing: $24.50 Sportsman's License: $60.50 (Includes hunting, fresh & saltwater fishing, WMA fees, waterfowl stamp) Add Issuance Fee to above: $2 Resident Lifetime** Hunting: $300 64 Lifetime License: $16 Nonresident Annual All Game: $252 (An all game license is required for non- residents to hunt deer and/or turkey.) Annual Small Game: $77 10-Day Trip All Game: $127 10-Day Trip Small Game: $47 3-Day Trip All Game: $77 3-Day Trip Small Game: $32 Add Issuance Fee to above: $2 Other Licenses and Permits: Wildlife Management Areas: Residents and non-residents are required to purchase a management area license in addition to the State Hunting License. This license may be used at multiple WMA locations and shooting ranges and cost is $15. Additionally, a free permit is also required on individual wildlife management areas. HIP Permit required when hunting migratory birds on Seven-Mile Island WMA. National Wildlife Refuge: A free permit and HIP permit (migratory birds) are required, as well as a state hunting license. ** Issued only by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Call 1-888-848-6887 or visit the web site at www.outdooralabama.com HUNTING INFORMATION CONTACTS Colbert County Tourism & Convention Bureau, (800) 344-0783 Freedom Hills WMA, 4200 White Pike, Cherokee, AL 35616 (256) 359-6208 Lauderdale and Seven-Mile Island WMA, P. O. Box 1314, Florence, AL 35631 (256) 760-8670 Alabama Dept of Conservation, Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130. (334) 242-3469 - Hunter's Education Office is (800) 245-2740; www.outdooralabama.com Alabama Dept of Conservation, Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries District I Office, (256) 353-2634; www.outdooralabama.com. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (256) 353-7243 |
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