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Swan & Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area

2026-27 season. Limestone, Morgan and Lawrence counties. 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 – Nov 20

Archery, either sex.

In the guide: “Deer · (Archery): Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice: Oct. 15- Nov. 20.”

Turkey

Closed this season.

In the guide: “Turkey: CLOSED.”

Dove

Follows the statewide season (north zone Sep 5 – Oct 18, Nov 21–29, Dec 12 – Jan 17), hunting starts at noon.

In the guide: “Dove: State season 12:00 Noon until sunset each day of the season (NO MORNING HUNTING).”

Ducks and geese

Swan Creek DWU blinds are by limited quota permit, drawn before opening day for weekend hunts and in person each Tuesday at 4:00 AM for weekday hunts. The remainder of the WMAs is open daily during the state season. The DWU is open 7 days a week during the special teal season, with no drawing.

Follows the statewide seasons.

  • Ducks and teal, regular duck season: Nov 27–28, Dec 5 – Jan 31
  • Geese: Sep 5 – Oct 4, Oct 17–31, Nov 27–28, Dec 5 – Jan 31
  • Teal, special teal: Sep 12–20

In the guide: “Waterfowl: State season. Dewatering unit by limited quota permit; remainder of WMAs open daily during State Season.”

Nov 21, Feb 6

Any legal weapon. Only for youth hunters or veterans.

Youth, active military and veterans only (statewide days, rule 220-2-.77).

In the guide: “Youth, Veterans, & Active Military Waterfowl: State season. Dewatering unit by limited quota permit; remainder of WMAs open daily.”

Teal

Sep 12–20

Follows the statewide season (special teal Sep 12–20).

In the guide: “Special Teal Season: State season. Dewatering unit open 7 days/ week. No daily or online drawing required.”

Sandhill crane

Follows the statewide season (Nov 27 – Jan 3, Jan 11–25). Quota hunt.

In the guide: “Sandhill Crane: State season. (Sunrise to sunset) By limited quota permit only.”

Quail

Closed this season.

In the guide: “Quail: CLOSED.”

Rabbit and squirrel

Sep 12 – Feb 28

Any legal weapon.

Fox squirrel season closed during February.

In the guide: “Rabbit & Squirrel: Sept. 12-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel season closed during February.”

Woodcock

Follows the statewide season (Dec 18 – Jan 31).

In the guide: “Woodcock & Snipe: State season.”

Raccoon

Sep 1 – Feb 28

Any legal weapon.

Nighttime hours only.

In the guide: “Raccoon & Opossum: Sept. 1-Feb. 28. Nighttime hours only.”

Coyote and furbearers

Sep 1 – Feb 28

Any legal weapon.

Daylight hours only, no dogs, with the weapons legal for the hunt that is open.

In the guide: “Bobcat, Beaver, Fox, Raccoon, Opossum, & Coyote: Open during any other scheduled WMA Hunting Season using weapons and ammunition approved for those hunts. No dogs allowed. Daylight hours only.”

Area rules

It is unlawful to access or hunt the Swan Creek dewatering unit (DWU) unless selected for a limited quota permit for that hunt date and location; the permit holder may bring three licensed guests.

Nearby areas

Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area around 30 miles away

Seven-Mile Island Wildlife Management Area around 40 miles away

Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area around 50 miles away

Riverton Community Hunting Area around 55 miles away

James D. Martin-Skyline WMA around 60 miles away

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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