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Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area

2026-27 season. Dallas 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

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 and Oct. 22-25. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Nov 5–8, Dec 10–13

Firearms, antlerless only. Quota hunt.

Three antlerless deer for each hunter during the hunt.

In the guide: “Deer · (Gun): Stalk Hunting Antlerless Deer Only: Nov. 5-8 and Dec. 10-13. By limited quota permit only for the properly licensed hunter.”

Nov 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: Nov. 17-20. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Dec 3–6, Dec 26–29, Jan 5–8, Jan 14–17, Jan 21–24, Feb 4–7

Firearms, either sex. Quota hunt.

One antlered buck and three antlerless deer each for the permit holder and one guest. Each may bring one youth 8-15; one gun per hunting pair.

In the guide: “Deer · (Gun): Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice: Dec. 3-6, Dec. 26-29, Jan. 5-8, Jan. 14-17, Jan. 21-24, and Feb. 4-7. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Turkey

Apr 2–4, Apr 9–11, Apr 16–18, Apr 23–25, Apr 30 – May 2

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt.

One gobbler each for the permit holder and one guest during the 3-day hunt. Each may bring one youth 8-15; one gun per hunting pair.

In the guide: “Turkey · (Regular): April 2-4, April 9-11, April 16-18, April 23-25, and April 30 - May 2. Permit to be determined through limited quota random selection.”

Dove

Sep 12

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt.

The permit holder may bring one licensed guest; each may bring one youth 8-15. State bag limits.

In the guide: “Dove · (Adult): Sept. 12. By limited quota permit only for the properly licensed hunter.”

Ducks and geese and woodcock

Jan 2–3

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt.

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

In the guide: “Waterfowl/Woodcock: Jan. 2-3. By limited quota permit only for the properly licensed permit holder.”

Quail, rabbit, squirrel, and raccoon

Feb 11–14, Feb 18–21

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt.

The permit holder may bring three licensed guests and youth 15 and younger. State bag limits.

In the guide: “Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, & Raccoon: Feb. 11-14 and Feb. 18-21. By limited quota permit only for the properly licensed hunter.”

Hogs

Mar 5–7

Firearms. Quota hunt.

The permit holder and one guest; each may bring one youth 8-15. No dogs. Daylight hours only.

In the guide: “Feral Swine · (Gun): Stalk Hunting Only: Mar. 5-7. No bag limit. No dogs. Daylight hours only. By limited quota permit only.”

Area rules

Antlered bucks must have an inside spread of 16" (outside the ears) or an 18" main beam. Hunters must record harvest data at the kiosk, leave the jawbone there and email photos to the district biologist. 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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