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Henry County Hunting
Henry County hunting at a glance: zone lines from the ADCNR map, the dates that apply on private and open permit-public land, 1 public area and the services close to Abbeville.
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Henry County WMAs, refuges and other public land
We count 1 public hunting area in Henry County. Roughly 5,332 acres (1.5%) of the county are public on the GIS layers.
| Area | Program | Acres | Game | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) | Corps lake | — | — | — |
Where most Henry County public land sits
- At an unlisted number of acres, Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) gives Henry County hunters its biggest block, shared with Barbour County and Russell County.
A short drive beyond Henry County
- Fort Novosel31 miles out, 57,036 acres in Dale County and Coffee County
- Barbour WMA34 miles out, 28,214 acres in Barbour County and Bullock County
- Eufaula NWR (Alabama portion)34 miles out, 7,631 acres in Barbour County and Russell County
- Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild)42 miles out, 332 acres in Pike County
- Coffee County (Victoria) PDHA45 miles out, 180 acres in Coffee County
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.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Henry County
Henry County deer zone, dates and county rules
ADCNR's deer zone map shades Henry County entirely as Zone B. The A/B boundary is road-defined, so the ADCNR map, not this page, settles any doubt.
Henry County deer openers and closers
| Item | Zone B |
|---|---|
| Archery opens | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Youth season | Nov 13–Nov 16 |
| Muzzleloader window | Nov 16–Nov 20 |
| Gun deer opens | Nov 21, 2026 |
| Dogs end, private land | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Deer close | Feb 10, 2027 |
Zone B keeps does off limits to archers until October 25. The buck limit is three a season (one a day); one of those must have at least 4 points on an antler.
Henry County and deer dogs
Henry County is a permit-only dog deer county.
Henry County baiting rules
The Bait Privilege License, $18.95 for residents and $65.25 for nonresidents, covers deer and hog bait on private land in Henry County. Baiting is banned on every WMA, SOA and federal tract.
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.
2026-27 calendar for Henry County
50 dated rows reach Henry County; zone rows are already matched to the county, and the last column compares each with today.
| Animal | Season type | Where | Start | Finish | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery, bucks only | Deer Zone B | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone B | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone B | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone B | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | 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 South Zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | Dove South Zone | Sep 13, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 3 | Dove South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 4 | Dove South 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 | |
| Alligator | Alligator season | Southeast gator area | Aug 8, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | |
| 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 | Marsh birds | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Marsh birds | 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.
Henry County bird seasons and zones
Spring turkey around Henry County
The turkey zone list puts Henry County under Zone 1. Spring turkey dates: March 20 through May 3, 2027. ADCNR's 2025 turkey report shades Henry County in the 297-444 class, meaning hunters reported between 297 and 444 birds through Game Check; 18 other counties share that class. Across Alabama, reported gobblers fell from 18,263 (2024) to 17,049 (2025).
Henry County dove dates
Henry County is a South Zone dove county; the opener is a noon start.
| Segment | From and to |
|---|---|
| Segment 1 | Sep 12 |
| Segment 2 | Sep 13–Oct 25 |
| Segment 3 | Nov 21–Nov 29 |
| Segment 4 | Dec 12–Jan 17 |
Henry County duck hunting
For ducks and geese, Henry County follows the statewide zone.
Gator hunting near Henry County
Drawn alligator hunters may work Henry County waters inside the Southeast area. Southeast: Private and public waters in Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Russell, excluding public state waters of Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and navigable tributaries.
| Area | Hunt | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast AMA | Alligator season | Aug 8–Sep 7 |
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; alligator areas from the 2026 alligator rules. Checked November 1, 2026.
Henry County support: district staff, towns, trade
Henry County belongs to WFF District IV, run from the office in Enterprise ((334) 347-9467). About 38 miles separates mid-county from the nearest ADCNR office in Enterprise. Doors are open Monday to Friday between 9 and 4, with CWD sampling of deer offered if you ring first.
Henry County communities
Of 4 Census places in Henry County, 4 are incorporated. Headland (5,429), Abbeville (2,370) and Newville (566) are the largest. Census Vintage 2024 puts Henry County at 18,141 residents, 5.8% above the 2020 base.
- Abbevillepop. 2,370 · seat
Henry County processors, taxidermists and shops
Henry County listings: 1 gear shop. For processors, taxidermists and guides and preserves, look across the line. ADCNR lists supply the HHH processors and CWD partners; other listings are directory entries not checked as open.
Henry County adjoining counties
| County | Deer | Turkey | Dove | Dogs | Centre to centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale County | Zone B | 1 | South | Stalk only | 23 miles |
| Houston County | Zone B/Zone A | 1 | South | Stalk only | 25 miles |
| Barbour County | Zone B/Zone E | 1 | North | No rule | 26 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.
Henry County: ranges, lanes and trap fields
Henry County has 2 listed ranges, all clubs, shops or private grounds.
Barbour County WMA Shooting Range in Barbour County is the nearest state-run range, roughly 34 miles. Open it
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 Henry County
Deer, turkey and other resident game may be hunted from 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset; ducks, geese and doves stop at sunset.
| Date | Opener or close | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:43 a.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:14 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 5:44 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 5:44 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Two weeks in | 6:19 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 5:49 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 5:49 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:36 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 6:06 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 6:06 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:41 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:28 a.m. | 5:22 p.m. | 5:58 a.m. to 5:52 p.m. | 5:58 a.m. to 5:22 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:46 a.m. | 6:52 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 7:22 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 6:52 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.
Quick Henry County rule answers
Can hunters go out on Sundays in Henry County?
Yes; Alabama has had no Sunday hunting restriction since 2015.
Which Alabama district number is Henry County in?
District IV.
How does Henry County stack up against other counties for deer killed?
It cannot be compared; county deer harvest is not published.
How many processors does this page list around Henry County?
This page shows 2 nearby: Me Deer Processing and B & B Deer Processing.
When do the deer dogs go back in the kennel for good in Henry County?
After January 15, 2027 on private land, where dogs are allowed at all.
Which of the Alabama deer zones does the ADCNR map draw over Henry County?
Zone B; the A/B split follows roads, so the map rules near that line.
Does the Mobile-Tensaw Delta duck rule touch Henry County?
No; it covers parts of Baldwin and Mobile only.
Roughly how many turkeys did Henry County hunters check in 2025?
Somewhere from 297 to 444, the ADCNR class for the county.
About how many acres of public ground does Henry County have?
Some 5,332 acres by GIS, across 1 listed area.
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.
Before heading to Henry County woods
Near a zone line in Henry County, the ADCNR zone map decides which dates apply.
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).