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Hunting from Boykin, AL: land, zones and dates
Miles from Boykin to wildlife management areas and federal land, the deer zone caveat for Wilcox County, turkey harvest class and the nearest ADCNR office.
Photo: Picnic shelter at Bridgeport Beach on the Alabama River near Camden (Wilcox County, nearby stand-in). Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0)
Boykin, a Census-designated place, lies in Wilcox County and in ADCNR WFF District V. Among the towns around Alabama River Lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Boykin came out nearest, with the edge less than a mile away. The reason for this page is Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area, whose edge lies within 5 miles of Boykin. No 2024 head count exists for Boykin: the estimates cover incorporated places only. With overlaps counted once, public land inside 10 miles of Boykin totals about 21,061 acres (2 listed areas). Wilcox County carries roughly 11,089 public acres in all (4 acres of Special Opportunity Area land and 11,085 acres of Corps fee land). Ranked by miles, the list starts with Alabama River Lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), whose nearest boundary is 2.3 miles away.
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; public acreage and boundary miles within 10 miles are a GIS measure over ADCNR WMA, SOA and Forever Wild layers and USFS, USFWS, Corps, NPS and TVA boundaries (places.json). WFF district from the ADCNR district offices page. Checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin hunting land, nearest first
Miles run from the Boykin town point to the nearest boundary for land inside 10 miles, and to the mapped centre beyond that; road miles will be longer.
| Property | From town | Type | Run by | Access rule | Acres | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama River Lakes (Corps) listed for | 2.3 mi W | Corps lake | Corps | Free Corps permit | – | District page unread |
| Portland Landing SOA listed for | 5.2 mi NE | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 9,940 | Quota hunts |
| Charles F. Sykes – Cedar Creek SOA | 15 mi NE | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 7,357 | Quota hunts |
| Old Cahawba Prairie Tract (Forever Wild) | 19 mi NE | Forever Wild tract | Forever Wild | License, free map | 4,586 | – |
| Red Hills WMA | 23 mi S | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 13,930 | Acreage differs by source |
| Marengo PDHA | 35 mi NW | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 442 | Quota hunts |
| Prairie Creek PDHA | 35 mi NE | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 129 | Quota hunts |
| Thigpen Hill SOA | 37 mi E | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 3,427 | Quota hunts |
| Lowndes WMA | 37 mi NE | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 15,920 | 2 dove fields |
Acreage leader inside 10 miles of Boykin: Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area, 9,940 acres. That circle mixes 1 draw or disabled-hunter area and 1 Corps project. Lowndes Wildlife Management Area (37 mi) is a WMA: license, WMA license, area permit and a daily check-in. Dalton Bray is listed as biologist ((334) 301-2834). Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area takes hunters through its limited-quota drawing only. Only hunters with a qualifying disability may use Marengo Physically Disabled Hunting Area, by reservation. Grab the free map before hunting Old Cahawba Prairie Tract (Forever Wild); county dates apply there. Our scripted read of the Mobile District page for Alabama River Lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) was refused, so open areas there should be confirmed with the lake office. Dove hunters near Boykin can try Lowndes Wildlife Management Area, with 2 planted fields.
Land details for Boykin
- Portland Landing SOA: 9,940 acres; hunted for deer, turkey, dove, quail, rabbit
- Charles F. Sykes – Cedar Creek SOA: 7,357 acres; game: deer, turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel
- Old Cahawba Prairie Tract (Forever Wild): 4,586 acres; hunted for deer, turkey, waterfowl, feral swine
- Red Hills WMA: Monroe County near Monroeville; 13,930 acres; seasons for turkey, deer, waterfowl, dove, rabbit; no dog deer hunting (ADCNR map)
Lands from ADCNR WMA, SOA, PDHA and Forever Wild pages and layers, the 2026-27 area permits, USFS, USFWS, NPS, Corps and installation records (lands.json; each land page cites its own source). Boundary miles from places.json, other miles to each mapped point. WMA rules from the ADCNR Where to Hunt page. Checked November 1, 2026.
Draw hunts and disabled-hunter areas near Boykin
Quota hunting near Boykin: 3 SOAs and 2 PDHAs inside 45 miles. Entries for SOA deer hunts were due September 14, 2026. PDHA days are booked by reservation after the application is approved.
| Area | Miles | Kind | Gun dates or game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Landing SOA | 7.7 mi | SOA, draw | Nov 5-8, Dec 10-13 |
| Charles F. Sykes – Cedar Creek SOA | 15 mi | SOA, draw | Nov 5-8, Dec 10-13 |
| Marengo PDHA | 35 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
| Prairie Creek PDHA | 35 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
| Thigpen Hill SOA | 37 mi | SOA, draw | Nov 5-8 |
From the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page and the 2026-27 PDHA map packet (lands.json); deadlines from regs.json. Checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin county rules: deer, turkey, doves
Before hunting out of Boykin, find the county you will stand in; its row sets the zone dates.
| County | Deer | Turkey | Dove | Dog hunting | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County local | B | 1 | North | Permit only | Gator: West Central |
| Dallas County | B / A | 1 | North | Not listed | Gator: West Central |
| Autauga County | A | 1 | North | Not listed | – |
| Lowndes County | B | 1 | North | Not listed | – |
| Montgomery County | B / A | 1 | North | Not listed | – |
Zone B covers Wilcox County on the zone map; ADCNR publishes no county list for Zones A and B. (Zone B; zone map.) Gun deer season on private ground in Zone B starts November 21, 2026 and ends February 10, 2027. The buck limit is three for the season, never more than one a day, with one required to show four points on one antler. Dog deer hunting in Wilcox County needs a Department permit. Turkey Zone 1 covers Wilcox County, with spring season March 20 to May 3, 2027. Dove shooting in Wilcox County runs on North Zone segments, the first on September 5, 2026. Drawn alligator hunters may work Wilcox County waters in the West Central area. Bait needs the Bait Privilege License and stays off WMAs, SOAs and federal ground.
Zones from the ADCNR deer zone map and descriptions, turkey zones, dove zones, the dog deer restrictions and the CWD Management Zone; bag limits and baiting from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest. Checked November 1, 2026.
Services around Boykin
Call, map and website buttons appear only where a source gave them; opening hours were not checked. Pike's Processing (43 mi) processes donated deer for Hunters Helping the Hungry. Deer heads for testing can go to Genesis Processing, an ADCNR sampling partner. Mims Taxidermy (Selma) is the first taxidermy stop, 32 mi from Boykin. Headz Outdoors (4.8 mi) is the handiest gun or outdoor shop. Among preserves and guides, Casey's Hunting Camp (Minter) sits nearest Boykin.
| Service | Close (15 mi) | Wider (35 mi) | Closest | Miles | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processors | 0 | 2 | Centralalabama Deer | 25 mi NE | Selma |
| Taxidermy shops | 0 | 1 | Mims Taxidermy | 32 mi NE | Selma |
| Sporting goods | 1 | 1 | Headz Outdoors | 4.8 mi S | Camden |
| Outfitters and preserves | 0 | 4 | Casey's Hunting Camp | 15 mi E | Minter |
Deer processors
Taxidermy shops
Sporting goods
Outfitters and preserves
Processors from the ADCNR Hunters Helping the Hungry list, the ADCNR CWD sampling page and its drop-off map, and Yellow Pages; taxidermists, shops and preserves from chain store locators and Yellow Pages (services.json). Checked November 1, 2026; hours were not checked.
Boykin season dates
For Wilcox County this table lists 52 seasons across deer, turkey, small game, migratory birds and predators for the 2026-27 year.
| 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 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 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 1 | West Central gator area | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 2 | West Central gator area | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 3 | West Central gator area | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 13, 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 | King, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinule | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | King, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinule | 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.
Hunting events within reach of Boykin
The 30-mile circle around Boykin takes in 14 upcoming dates; the kinds are SOA deer (gun) draw, SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw, SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw, SOA feral hog draw, SOA small game draw, SOA turkey draw, SOA waterfowl draw, SOA woodcock and quail draw and hunter education course. The 13 SOA hunts here are for drawn hunters only.
Still ahead
Boykin shooters: the three nearest ranges
The three closest ranges to Boykin, measured as the crow flies.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin area harvest figures
The 2025 Game Check harvest class for Wilcox County is 297-444 birds. 17,049 birds went through Game Check statewide in 2025 (18,263 in 2024). County deer harvest numbers are not released by ADCNR.
| County | Turkeys reported |
|---|---|
| Wilcox County | 297-444 |
| Dallas County | 297-444 |
| Autauga County | 209-296 |
| Lowndes County | 209-296 |
| Montgomery County | 209-296 |
| Season | Tested | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2,826 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 2,677 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | 2,367 | 9 |
| 2026-27 | 45 | 0 |
Turkey from the 2025 Alabama Wild Turkey Report (harvest classes read from the county map); deer from ADCNR deer hunting page; CWD tests statewide from ADCNR CWD sampling results. Checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin legal hours
Legal light for deer around Boykin 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 | 6:52 a.m. | 6:18 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–6:48 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–6:18 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:23 a.m. | 4:48 p.m. | 5:53 a.m.–5:18 p.m. | 5:53 a.m.–4:48 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Ducks open | 6:28 a.m. | 4:46 p.m. | 5:58 a.m.–5:16 p.m. | 5:58 a.m.–4:46 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:45 a.m. | 4:49 p.m. | 6:15 a.m.–5:19 p.m. | 6:15 a.m.–4:49 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:50 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 6:20 a.m.–5:36 p.m. | 6:20 a.m.–5:06 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:37 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 6:07 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | 6:07 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:55 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 6:25 a.m.–7:30 p.m. | 6:25 a.m.–7:00 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.
Boykin conservation offices
Wilcox County belongs to WFF District V, run from the ADCNR WFF District 5 Office in Spanish Fort ((251) 626-5153). The Montgomery Headquarters (Montgomery) is nearest to the centre of Wilcox County. No office visit is needed for a license: buy it online, in the app or from a license agent.
Spanish Fort wildlife office
Montgomery wildlife office (62 mi out)
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin hunting questions
How far must I haul a deer from Boykin to a processor?
Roughly 25 mi, the distance to Centralalabama Deer in Selma.
In what year did Alabama lift the Sunday hunting ban?
April 21, 2015.
What other bases sit close to Boykin?
Camden comes first, with Pine Hill, Selmont-West Selmont and Selma after it.
Which ADCNR district office handles Boykin?
The ADCNR WFF District 5 Office, 30571 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, (251) 626-5153.
Does Boykin work as a base for hunting Alabama public land?
It has 2 listed areas and about 21,061 public acres inside 10 miles.
Which WMA, draw area or federal tract sits closest to Boykin?
Among the listed lands, the nearest is Alabama River Lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), whose nearest boundary is 2.3 miles away. Runner-up: Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area, whose nearest boundary is 5.2 miles away.
On what date does private-land rifle season for deer end near Boykin?
February 10, 2027 in Zone B.
Does a deer zone line cross Wilcox County?
No, Wilcox County shows Zone B.
Do deer hounds near Boykin need a Department permit?
Yes, an ADCNR permit.
Can Boykin hunters chase turkeys in the fall?
No; fall turkey runs only in six Zone 3 counties.
Is orange needed in a stand 12 feet up near Boykin?
Yes, in a stand 12 feet or higher, or an enclosed box stand.
May a Boykin hunter shoot deer over corn or other bait?
Only on private or leased land with a Bait Privilege License.
Do license-exempt Alabama hunters still use Game Check?
Yes, licensed or exempt, every deer and turkey is reported.
Answers from places.json, lands.json, counties.json, services.json and the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest; Game Check from the ADCNR Regulation Book, hunter orange from ADCNR, baiting from Code of Alabama, Sunday hunting from Code of Alabama 13A-12-1. Checked November 1, 2026.
Boykin final checks
Leaving Boykin before dawn? Look up legal light for the date and the zone dates for the land you chose.
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