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David K. Nelson (Demopolis) Wildlife Management Area Hunting

David K. Nelson (Demopolis) Wildlife Management Area

Alabama

7,805 acresManaged by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Current WMA rules and seasons

Deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunts require the applicable WMA license and hunting license. Waterfowl also requires current HIP and any required state and federal stamps.

An area permit and daily permit are required unless you use Outdoor Alabama's WMA Check-In application. Area-specific seasons, bag limits, zones, and exceptions vary.

Statewide WMA rules 2026-27 WMA seasons

Hunting regulations

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Current season: 2026-2027. Verify current regulations and closures before hunting.

Species & Seasons

DeerSee detailsArchery

No Dog Deer Hunting; No Buckshot; Archery; Youth; Primitive Weapons; Gun

One deer a day, either one unantlered deer or one antlered buck

Details & restrictions

(Archery) Oct. 15–Feb. 10 – One deer a day, either one unantlered deer or one antlered; (Youth) Nov. 14–15 – One deer a day, either one unantlered deer or one antlered; (Primitive Weapons) Nov. 16–20 – One deer a day, either one unantlered deer or one antlered; RESOURCES – DIVISION OF WILDLIFE & FRESHWATER FISHERIES (Gun) Nov. 21–22, Dec. 5–6 – One deer a day, either one unantlered deer or one; Dec. 17–20, Dec. 31–Jan. 3, Jan. 14–17, and Feb. 4–7 – One antlered buck

TurkeySee detailsYouth

Youth; Daylight until 1 p.m.; Physically Disabled; Daylight until 1 p.m.; Regular; Daylight until 1 p.m.

Details & restrictions

TURKEY: (Youth) March 13 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.; (Physically Disabled) March 19 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.; WHAT YOU NEED: (Regular) March 20–May 3 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.

Wild HogSee details

Special Season

FERAL SWINE (Special Season): March 3–7 – Permitted frearms and archery equipment same as for gun deer

bag limit

WaterfowlWATERFOWL: State season. 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon. No hunting on days of

ages 16 through 64; ages 16 and over

WATERFOWL: State season. 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon. No hunting on days of

bag limits

DoveDOVE: State Season. (Opening day: 12:00 noon to sunset, remainder of

Follows Alabama statewide season

DOVE: State Season. (Opening day: 12:00 noon to sunset, remainder of

Bag limit: 15 per day

QuailQUAIL: Nov. 7–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer

Season

QUAIL: Nov. 7–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer

bag limit applies to all WMAs, except for hunts

CrowCROW: Sept. 1–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer

Season

CROW: Sept. 1–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer

bag limit

Furbearer trappingSee details

Season

FURBEARER TRAPPING: (Excluding feral swine Oct. 31–Feb. 28 – Permits must be obtained from Area Biologist.

SnipeSNIPE: State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts.

Follows Alabama statewide season

SNIPE: State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts.

Bag limit: 8 per day

WoodcockWOODCOCK: State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts.

Follows Alabama statewide season

WOODCOCK: State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts.

Bag limit: 3 per day

Rabbit & SquirrelRABBIT & SQUIRREL: Sept. 12–Feb. 28 – Fox squirrel season closed during February. No hunting on

Season

RABBIT & SQUIRREL: Sept. 12–Feb. 28 – Fox squirrel season closed during February. No hunting on

Bag limit: 8 squirrels Resident or Non-Resident Small Game or All Game Hunting License [for Alabama residents per day

Raccoon & OpossumSee details

Season

RACCOON & OPOSSUM: Sept. 1–Feb. 28 – Nighttime hours only. No bag limit.; injuries that may occur.

Additional hunting opportunities

Small Game

These species rely on Alabama's current WMA schedule. Verify the official regulations for current seasons, dates, and restrictions.

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