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Lowndes Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Lowndes Wildlife Management Area

Alabama

14,290 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

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

Species & Seasons

DeerMultiple seasonsArchery · Primitive Weapons

Archery only

Oct. 15–24; Oct. 25–Feb. 10

Oct. 15–24: one antlered buck a day; Oct. 25–Feb. 10: two deer a daySource expressly says Dutch Bend is archery-only

Youth; primitive weapons; gun

Nov. 14–15; Nov. 16–20; Dec. 17–20; Nov. 21–22; Nov. 28–29; Dec. 12–13; Dec. 24–27; Jan. 7–10; Jan. 21–24; Feb. 4–7

Source applies its listed deer qualifiers; Dutch Bend expressly excludedExplicit exclusion leaves Lowndes WMA only

TurkeyMarch 13; March 19; March 20–May 3Youth

Youth; physically disabled; regular

March 13; March 19; March 20–May 3

Gobblers only; decoys allowedExplicit exclusion leaves Lowndes WMA only

Additional hunting opportunities

Dove · Small Game · Waterfowl

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

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