Several of us 'bama boy's have decided that we'd love to host a Public Land deer hunt get together.
As the thread progresses, I'll continue to update the OP so information is easily accessible.
Here is what we're starting with.
Location:
Bankhead National Forest*
Date:
TBD**
Alabama Deer Season is from October 15th - January 31st. The Bankhead National Forest is huge and there are lots of areas to hunt. Not all of it is WMA land but if we decide that we want to hunt the Black Warrior WMA in Bankhead then we are limited in the dates that we can do so. Below is the information covering the WMA. If we do not decide to hunt the WMA, then any date within the entire season is up for grabs!
*Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area (Lawrence and Winston Counties)
PERMITS: Permits for Gun Deer Hunts will be issued from the Black Warrior Headquarters Checking Station, 200 yards off of Hwy. 33 on the Northwest Road (Forest Service Rd. 208), on the dates of the hunts and from 3:00 to 5:00 PM the
day before the hunt. Permits for the Youth Turkey Hunt will be issued from the checking station on the day of the hunt; Check Station will be open by 5:00 AM. Season map/permits for Small Game, Archery Deer, Primitive Weapons Deer, the
Either-Sex Gun Deer Hunt on Zone A, the Special Feral Swine Hunts, and Spring Turkey Season may be obtained from Western Auto, Moulton; Dependable Service Center, Russellville; Wren Grocery, Intersection of Hwy. 33 and 36, three
miles south of Moulton; J.D.�s Quick Stop, Hwy. 24, Mt. Hope; Wal-Mart locations at Hwy. 195 East, Haleyville and at the intersection of Hwy. 24 and 157, Moulton; the Winston County Coop, Hwy. 195 east, Haleyville; Lawrence and Winston
County Courthouses; U.S. Forest Service Office, Hwy. 33 North, Double Springs; or by printing from the internet at
www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/wildlife-areas/wmamaps/ (both front and back pages of the internet map/permit must be
together to be valid): or from the self-service issuing station located at the Management Area Headquarters. All deer, turkey and feral swine harvested by any means shall be reported and/or logged at the checking station located on the Northwest Road (FS Rd. 208) prior to leaving the WMA. Trapping Permits must be obtained from the area biologist: Matt Brock, 21453 Harris Station Road, Tanner, AL 35671
Zone A:
DEER: Gun Stalk Hunting Hunter�s Choice (except spotted fawns � two deer per day, one unantlered deer and one
antlered buck): **
Nov. 27-30; Dec. 11-14; and Dec. 26-31Zone B: DEER: Gun, Stalk Hunting Hunter�s Choice (except spotted fawns � two deer per day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck) with buck antler restrictions: minimum 4 points at least 1 inch long on one side: **
Nov. 23; Dec. 5-7;
Dec. 20-21.For anybody considering joining us from out of state, here is a link for licensing and fees.
http://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/ALLicenses/NonResRec.cfm$128 for a 3 day
$181 for a 10 day
Of course, there are a lot of hunters out and about on opening weekend, but the National Forest is large enough to accommodate everyone and I've not seen it over crowded in the past.
There are a few campgrounds that we can use. The two main hunting camps are McDougle (which has water and a toilet vault) and the Wolf Pen which is for tents and hammocks only. Other campsites do have hook ups for RV's (like Brushy Lake Recreational Area) but the space is limited with only 13 sites. So staking a claim early is paramount.
Brushy Lake Recreation Area
Area Status: Open This area is Open
Brushy Lake Recreation Area offers everything from camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing to sanitary facilities including a bathhouse.A 33-acre lake, Brushy Lake has 13 campsites that accommodate very small recreational vehicles and tents. Campers occupy sites on a first come, first serve basis.
At a Glance
Fees $5 per night - camping$3 per vehicle - day use
Open Season: All year
Usage: Light
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: Forest Service
So, there are some things we have to decide and in short notice. As decisions are made, I'll update this post so that the information is immediately available.
Hope to see you there!
