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Crow Creek Special Opportunity Area

2026-27 season. Jackson County. Check the area map for exact boundaries.

Check before you hunt. Confirm these dates in Alabama Administrative Code Rule 220-2-.56, 2026-2027 Wildlife Management Area Hunting Seasons. Seasons, closures and area rules can change.

Deer

Oct 15–18, Oct 22–25, Oct 29 – Nov 1, Nov 5–8, Nov 19–22

Archery, either sex. Quota hunt.

One antlered buck and three antlerless deer each for the permit holder and one guest during the 4-day hunt.

In the guide: “Deer · (Archery): Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice: Oct. 15-18, Oct. 22-25, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-8, and Nov. 19-22. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Dec 3–6, Dec 17–20

Muzzleloader, either sex. Quota hunt.

One antlered buck and three antlerless deer each for the permit holder and one guest during the 4-day hunt.

In the guide: “Deer · (Primitive Weapons): Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice: Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 17-20. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Ducks and geese

Jan 2–3, Jan 9–10, Jan 16–17, Jan 23–24, Jan 30–31

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt.

The permit holder may bring four licensed guests. State bag limits.

In the guide: “Waterfowl: Jan. 2-3, Jan. 9-10, Jan. 16-17, Jan. 23-24, and Jan. 30-31. By limited quota permit only.”

Feb 6

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt. Only for youth hunters.

Supervised by a licensed adult 21 or older or the youth's parent.

In the guide: “Waterfowl · (Youth): Feb. 6. By limited quota permit only for youth hunter permit holder and up to three youth hunting guests. Only youth are allowed to hunt.”

Area rules

Bobcat, coyote, feral swine, raccoon, opossum and fox may be taken during any scheduled SOA hunt by its permit holders, with that hunt's weapons. No dogs. Daylight hours only.

Every WMA hunter needs a WMA license and, for each hunt day, a paper AREA permit and WMA daily permit, or check-in and out on the Outdoor Alabama WMA Check-In app. Game taken on WMAs counts toward the statewide and daily bag limits, except bonus bucks validated by WFF personnel. Deer and turkey must be reported in Game Check before leaving the WMA, and brought to the check station on mandatory check station days. Youth hunters on youth deer and turkey hunts must be under 16 and stay within 30 feet of a licensed supervisor 21 or older, or a parent. Hunter orange or pink is required. Youth, active military and veterans may hunt waterfowl statewide on Nov. 21 and Feb. 6. The full WMA rules are Regulation 220-2-.55 (OutdoorAlabama.com/WMARules).

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