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2026-27 county guide
Chambers County Hunting
Where and when to hunt Chambers County in 2026-27: Zone A, turkey and dove zones, public land by kind, nearby WMAs and refuges, offices, shops and legal light times.
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Chambers County public ground, tract by tract
Inside the county line you can choose from 1 listed area. Public acreage here is close to nil: 103 acres by GIS.
| Name | Kind | Acres | Species | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) | Corps lake | — | — | — |
Top areas by size in Chambers County
- West Point Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) (Corps lake) lies wholly inside Chambers County.
Next-door public ground for Chambers County
- Martin CHA24 miles (400 ac)
- R. L. Harris PDHA28 miles (248 ac)
- Macon State Forest PDHA31 miles (190 ac)
- Tuskegee NF33 miles (11,347 ac)
- Tuskegee Ranger District33 miles (11,347 ac)
- Chalk Hill SOA34 miles (3,466 ac)
Areas from our Alabama land list (ADCNR WMA area permit maps, the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page, ADCNR where to hunt, USFS, USFWS and Corps records); acres by kind from the ADCNR WMA, Forever Wild and SOA layers, USFS, USFWS, PAD-US (Corps, TVA, state parks) and NPS GIS layers (GIS measures, not official acreages). Checked November 1, 2026.
Chambers County deer zones explained
All of Chambers County reads as Zone A on the ADCNR deer zone map. Zone A membership is read from the ADCNR map, since the A/B line runs along highways and rivers.
When deer season runs in Chambers County
| Window | Zone A |
|---|---|
| Archery begins | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Youth gun hunt | Nov 13–Nov 16 |
| Muzzleloader days | Nov 16–Nov 20 |
| Gun deer from | Nov 21, 2026 |
| Dogs through | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Final day | Feb 10, 2027 |
Statewide, a hunter may take 3 antlered deer a season, one a day, and one of the three must carry 4 or more points on one antler.
Dog deer rules in Chambers County
Dog deer hunting in Chambers County needs a department permit across the whole county. Landowners are exempt on their own property.
Chambers County bait status
Private and leased land in Chambers County allows deer and hog baiting with the Bait Privilege License ($18.95 R, $65.25 NR). The bait license does not apply on any public land.
Zones and dates from the ADCNR deer zones and seasons and 2026-2027 Digest season tables; dog rules from the Digest dog deer section; bait from the ADCNR feeding and baiting rules. Checked November 1, 2026.
Chambers County dates for deer, birds and small game
Dates come from ADCNR and the Digest: 48 rows for Chambers County, earliest first within each species.
| Quarry | Segment | Zone or area | Begins | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone A | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone A | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone A | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring, hunters with disabilities | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 19, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 20, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Feral swine | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Night, with dogs | Statewide | May 8, 2027 | Aug 30, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Bobwhite quail | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Rabbits | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Squirrels | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Woodcock | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Doves | Segment 1 | Dove North Zone | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | Dove North Zone | Sep 6, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 3 | Dove North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 4 | Dove North Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Teal | Special teal season | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Ducks | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Ducks | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 2 | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 3 | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 4 | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Coots | Coot season | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Coots | Coot season | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Mergansers | Merganser season | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Mergansers | Merganser season | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Coyote | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Foxes | Fox | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Opossum | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Beaver, nutria, groundhog | Beaver, nutria, groundhog | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Bullfrogs and pig frogs | Bullfrog and pig frog | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected birds | Unprotected birds | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Rails and sora | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Rails and sora | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Jan 26, 2027 |
From the ADCNR seasons and bag limits, the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest and the 2026-27 Waterfowl Hunting Guide (Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources), checked November 1, 2026.
Birds and gators in Chambers County
Chambers County gobbler season
Gobbler dates for Chambers County come from Turkey Zone 1. The spring season here opens March 20 and closes May 3, 2027. Chambers County landed in the 209-296 class of the 2025 turkey harvest map, class 3 of 5. Statewide, Game Check counted 17,049 birds in 2025 against 18,263 in 2024.
Dove season in Chambers County
Dove dates for Chambers County follow the North Zone; on the first day of the season, shooting begins at noon.
| Split | Dates |
|---|---|
| Segment 1 | Sep 5 |
| Segment 2 | Sep 6–Oct 18 |
| Segment 3 | Nov 21–Nov 29 |
| Segment 4 | Dec 12–Jan 17 |
Chambers County waterfowl rules
No separate duck zone applies to Chambers County.
Turkey zones and dates from the Digest turkey section; 2025 harvest class from the 2025 Alabama Wild Turkey Report; dove from the ADCNR dove zones; waterfowl from the 2026-27 Waterfowl Hunting Guide. Checked November 1, 2026.
People and places that back Chambers County hunters
ADCNR manages Chambers County from its WFF District II office at 4101 Hwy. 21 North, Jacksonville. Montgomery has the closest ADCNR office, roughly 64 miles away. Expect the office open Monday to Friday, 9 to 4; it also accepts deer for CWD testing by arrangement.
Chambers County base towns
Inside Chambers County the Census counts 5 incorporated places and 5 unincorporated CDPs. By population, Valley (10,144), Lanett (6,704) and La Fayette (2,603) lead. With 33,813 people on 597 square miles, density runs near 57 per square mile.
- La Fayettepop. 2,603
Chambers County deer processing and gear
Inside the county we list 1 taxidermist. We found no processors, gear shops and guides and preserves in the county; nearby counties fill the gap. Rows tagged Hunters Helping the Hungry or CWD sampling partner come from ADCNR lists; the rest come from business directories, so call before you drive.
Around Chambers County, county by county
| County | Deer | Turkey zone | Dove zone | Dogs | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | Zone A/Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 22 miles |
| Tallapoosa County | Zone A | 1 | North | Permit only | 24 miles |
| Randolph County | Zone A | 3 | North | Stalk only | 27 miles |
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page; towns and places from the Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; services from ADCNR lists (Hunters Helping the Hungry, CWD sampling partners), store locators and Yellow Pages as tagged; neighbours from the Census county adjacency file. Checked November 1, 2026.
Chambers County ranges, clubs and shoots
Chambers County has 1 listed range, all clubs, shops or private grounds.
Coosa County holds the ADCNR range closest to Chambers County: Coosa County WMA Range, 55 miles off. See the range
Ranges from ADCNR’s range directory and range pages, operators’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 1, 2026.
First and last legal light in Chambers County
Legal light for deer around Chambers County runs 30 minutes either side of sunrise and sunset; for ducks it starts 30 minutes before sunrise and ends at sunset.
| Date | Opener or close | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:45 a.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 6:15 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. | 6:15 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:17 a.m. | 4:38 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 5:08 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Mid-month | 6:23 a.m. | 4:36 p.m. | 5:53 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. | 5:53 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:40 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:44 a.m. | 4:56 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 5:26 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 4:56 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:30 a.m. | 5:21 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 5:51 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 5:21 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:47 a.m. | 6:53 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 7:23 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 6:53 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location (NOAA solar formula, Central Time), checked against the Digest’s Birmingham table; checked November 1, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Short answers for Chambers County hunters
Where could a Chambers County deer be cut and wrapped?
East Alabama Deer Processing is closest on our list.
Is a county deer kill published for Chambers County?
No; Alabama gives only a statewide deer statement.
How long does bow season for deer last in Chambers County?
October 15, 2026 through February 10, 2027.
May deer be run with dogs in Chambers County?
Only under a department permit.
Does Chambers County get one of the rare fall turkey seasons?
No; only six Zone 3 counties have a fall season.
Which half of the state does Chambers County fall in for doves?
The North Zone.
What paperwork does a WMA hunt in Chambers County need beyond a license?
A WMA license for deer and turkey, the free WMA AREA Permit and a daily check-in for hunters 16 and older.
What are the steps for checking a deer killed in Chambers County?
Log it on your harvest record before moving it, then report it in Game Check within 48 hours.
Will fluorescent pink pass for orange in Chambers County?
Yes; pink is accepted in place of orange.
Answers from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest, ADCNR seasons and bag limits, the hunter orange rule, Game Check rules, Code of Alabama 13A-12-1, the ADCNR deer page and the sources above. Checked November 1, 2026.
Loose ends for a Chambers County hunt
Carry your license and harvest record, log each deer or turkey before moving it and report it in Game Check within 48 hours.
Sources: 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest, ADCNR hunting, Census and the sources in each section. Checked November 1, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain).