Barbour WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
ADCNR's 2026-27 AREA Permit for Barbour WMA sets these deer seasons: archery Oct. 15-24 (bucks only) and Oct. 25-Feb. 10; youth Nov. 14-15; primitive weapons Nov. 16-20; gun Nov. 21-22, Jan. 7-10, Jan. 21-24 and Feb. 4-7 in every zone, plus Nov. 27-Dec. 6 in Zone A and Dec. 11-20 in Zone B; spring turkey is Mar. 20-May 3, gobblers only. The area is 29,573 acres of public hunting land in Barbour and Bullock counties, run by ADCNR in cooperation with the Forever Wild Land Trust. Around it, hunters took an estimated 7,097 deer in Barbour County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: ADCNR's 2026-27 AREA Permit for the area. County harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25.
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| Size | 29,573 acres (measured on ADCNR's WMA boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Barbour County, Bullock County |
| Deer hunts | Archery, Youth, Primitive Weapons and Gun |
| Archery deer | Oct. 15-24 (bucks only) and Oct. 25-Feb. 10 |
| Gun deer | Every zone: Nov. 21-22, Jan. 7-10, Jan. 21-24 and Feb. 4-7; Zone A: Nov. 27-Dec. 6; Zone B: Dec. 11-20 |
| Spring turkey | Mar. 20-May 3, gobblers only |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer hunting |
| Deer check station | Mandatory on set dates (below) |
| Contact | Area Manager – Adam Pritchett 334-529-3222 |
| Nearest towns | Clayton (3 mi), Midway (3 mi) and Bakerhill (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Barbour WMA?
No dog deer hunting and no buckshot on the area.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Daily limit and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A & B: Archery | Oct. 15-24 | One antlered buck a day. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Zone A & B: Archery | Oct. 25-Feb. 10 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. No hunting on days of youth gun deer hunt. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Youth | Nov. 14-15 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. No antler restrictions apply. |
| Primitive Weapons | Nov. 16-20 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Gun | Nov. 21-22, Jan. 7-10, and Jan. 21-24 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Gun | Feb. 4-7 | One antlered buck a day. (Feb. 6 Bonus Buck Day must be validated by WFF personnel). *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Zone A: Gun | Nov. 27-Dec. 6 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
| Zone B: Gun | Dec. 11-20 | Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck. *Antlered buck restrictions apply. |
Zones A and B here are the hunting zones on the area's own map, not ADCNR's statewide deer zones; the permit's map shows where each lies.
- Archery hunters must abide by all mandatory check station day requirements and gun deer hunt regulations/antler restrictions when hunting on days of gun deer hunts.
- To be legal for harvest, antlered buck must have at least three (3) antler points (1 Inch or longer) on at least one main beam.
Deer check station
All deer harvested must be submitted at check station for data collection on the following dates: Nov. 14, and Fridays and Saturdays of all other gun hunt dates. The check station is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the results of all hunts must be recorded using the Outdoor Alabama App or Daily Permit and submitted at kiosk at the conclusion of every hunt day.
Source: ADCNR, Barbour WMA 2026-27 AREA Permit, read October 2026. The permit and Regulation 220-2-.55 are the final word.
When is turkey season on Barbour WMA?
- Youth: Mar. 13 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.
- Physically Disabled: Mar. 19 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.
- Regular: Mar. 20-May 3 (Daylight until 1 p.m.) Gobblers only. Decoys Allowed.
- Bag limit: No more than 1 gobbler during the first 10 days of each season. No more than 2 gobblers total per hunter from Barbour WMA.
What else can you hunt on Barbour WMA?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Waterfowl | State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. State bag limits. |
| Dove | State season (opening day–12:00 noon to sunset; remainder of season - ½ hour before sunrise to sunset). Saturdays and Wednesdays only. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. Bag limit: 15 per day. |
| Rabbit and squirrel | Sept. 12-Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. Fox squirrel season closed during February. Bag limit: 8 squirrels per day. 8 rabbits per day. |
| Crow | Sept. 1-Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. No bag limit. |
| Quail | Nov. 7-Feb. 28 – No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. Bag limit: 8 per day. |
| Woodcock | State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. Bag limit: 3 per day. |
| Snipe | State season. No hunting on days of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. Bag limit: 8 per day. |
| Raccoon and opossum | Sept. 1-Feb. 28 – Nighttime hours only. No hunting on nights preceding or nights of youth, primitive weapons, or gun deer hunts. No bag limit. |
| Bobcat, coyote, opossum, feral swine, raccoon, fox | Open during any other scheduled WMA Hunting Season using weapons and ammunition approved for those hunts. No dogs allowed. Daylight hours only. No bag limit. |
| Furbearer trapping | Excluding feral swine: Oct. 31-Feb. 28 – Permits must be obtained from Area Biologist. |
What else should you know before hunting Barbour WMA?
- All campers & tents must be removed from the WMA by sunset on May 12
Which county is Barbour WMA in, and what do hunters take there?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | County turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 26,926 | 7,097 | 621 |
| Bullock County | 2,647 | 8,371 | 470 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on ADCNR Wildlife Management Area boundaries, 2026-27 and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. County estimates: ADCNR Alabama Hunter Harvest 2024-2025 annual report, for the whole county, not the WMA; ADCNR does not publish harvest by WMA.
How do you get to Barbour WMA?
Highways through the area: AL 51. Nearest towns: Clayton (3 miles), Midway (3 miles), Bakerhill (11 miles) and Eufaula (11 miles).
The closest other Alabama WMAs with a page here: Forever Wild Gothard-AWF Yates Lake WMA (46.2 miles), Geneva State Forest WMA (65.2 miles), Martin Community Hunting Area (65.3 miles) and Lowndes WMA (66.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Barbour WMA in 2026-27?
ADCNR's 2026-27 AREA Permit for Barbour WMA sets these deer seasons: archery Oct. 15-24 (bucks only) and Oct. 25-Feb. 10; youth Nov. 14-15; primitive weapons Nov. 16-20; gun Nov. 21-22, Jan. 7-10, Jan. 21-24 and Feb. 4-7 in every zone, plus Nov. 27-Dec. 6 in Zone A and Dec. 11-20 in Zone B.
How many deer can you take a day on Barbour WMA?
It depends on the hunt. One antlered buck a day: archery Oct. 15-24; gun Feb. 4-7. Two deer a day, one unantlered deer and one antlered buck: archery Oct. 25-Feb. 10; youth Nov. 14-15; primitive weapons Nov. 16-20; gun Nov. 21-22, Jan. 7-10 and Jan. 21-24; gun in Zone A Nov. 27-Dec. 6; gun in Zone B Dec. 11-20. To be legal for harvest, antlered buck must have at least three (3) antler points (1 Inch or longer) on at least one main beam.
What county is Barbour WMA in?
Barbour County (26,926 acres) and Bullock County (2,647 acres), measured on ADCNR's boundary.
Do you have to check deer at a check station on Barbour WMA?
All deer harvested must be submitted at check station for data collection on the following dates: Nov. 14, and Fridays and Saturdays of all other gun hunt dates. The check station is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the results of all hunts must be recorded using the Outdoor Alabama App or Daily Permit and submitted at kiosk at the conclusion of every hunt day.
When is turkey season on Barbour WMA?
Youth hunt Mar. 13; physically disabled hunt Mar. 19; regular hunt Mar. 20-May 3, daylight until 1 p.m., gobblers only. No more than 1 gobbler during the first 10 days of each season. No more than 2 gobblers total per hunter from Barbour WMA.
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What you need to hunt an Alabama WMA
For deer or turkey, ADCNR asks for a Wildlife Management Area License and the right resident or nonresident all-game hunting license, and for every hunt a paper AREA Permit and daily permit unless you check in and out with the Outdoor Alabama WMA Check-In app. Hunters must wear hunter orange or fluorescent pink during gun deer hunts. Full rules: ADCNR WMA Regulation 220-2-.55.
Where these numbers come from
- Seasons, limits, check days and area notes: ADCNR's 2026-27 AREA Permit for each WMA (ADCNR Wildlife Management Areas and 2026-27 AREA Permits).
- Boundary and acres: ADCNR Wildlife Management Area boundaries, 2026-27. County harvest: ADCNR Alabama Hunter Harvest 2024-2025 annual report.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service land ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Numbers are copied from ADCNR or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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