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Riverton Community Hunting Area

Alabama

6,115 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

DeerMultiple seasonsArchery

No Dog Deer Hunting; No Buckshot; Archery; Youth; Primitive Weapons; Gun; 256; Youth

Two deer a day, two unantlered deer or one un- antlered deer and one antlered buck

Details & restrictions

(Archery) Oct. 15–Feb. 10 – Two deer a day, two unantlered deer or one un-; COMMUNITY HUNTING AREA (Youth) Nov. 14–15 – Two deer a day, two unantlered deer or one unantlered; (Primitive Weapons) Nov.16-20 – Two deer a day, two unantlered deer or one unantlered; in Colbert County and from Nov. 21–29, Dec. 12–20, and Jan.; 9-17, and Jan. 23–31– Two deer a day, two unantlered deer or one; WHAT YOU NEED: TURKEY: (Youth) March 20 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys allowed.; (Physically Disabled) March 26 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys allowed.; years of age and older], are required. (Regular) March 27–May 3 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only.

Archery; primitive weapons

Oct. 15–Feb. 10; Nov. 16–20; Feb. 1–7

Archery: two deer a day; primitive: source block applies to Seven-Mile IslandAll areas of Seven-Mile Island WMA except Key Cave NWR

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

Season

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

Bag limit: 8 per day

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

Season

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

bag limit

Furbearer trappingSee details

Excluding feral swine

Details & restrictions

FURBEARER TRAPPING: (Excluding feral swine) Oct. 31–Feb. 28 – Permits must; accidents or injuries that may occur. be obtained from Area Biologist.

WoodcockSee details

Follows Alabama statewide season

Details & restrictions

WOODCOCK: State season – No hunting on days of gun deer hunts. Bag limit: 3 per day.; TACHED BARE ANTLERS OR SHEDS; RAW CAPES, IF NO VISIBLE BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD TISSUE SNIPE: State season – No hunting on days of primitive weapons or gun deer; THE HIGH-RISK ZONE. RACCOON & OPOSSUM: Sept. 1–Feb. 28 – Nighttime hours only. No hunting on nights preceding or

Rabbit & SquirrelRABBIT & SQUIRREL: Sept. 12–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or

CWD

RABBIT & SQUIRREL: Sept. 12–Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or

Bag limit: 8 NOTES: squirrels per day

Additional hunting opportunities

Dove · Small Game · Turkey

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

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