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Hunting from Stockton, AL: land, zones and dates
Miles from Stockton to wildlife management areas and federal land, the deer zone caveat for Baldwin County, turkey harvest class and the nearest ADCNR office.
Photo: Nearby stand-in: Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland Wildlife Management Areas, 0.9 mi from Stockton. Alabama Extension (CC0 1.0)
Stockton, a Census-designated place, lies in Baldwin County and in ADCNR WFF District V. Among the towns around Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area, Stockton came out nearest, with the edge less than a mile away. No 2024 head count exists for Stockton: the estimates cover incorporated places only. With overlaps counted once, public land inside 10 miles of Stockton totals about 51,724 acres (2 listed areas). County-wide, Baldwin County holds some 107,622 acres of public land: 92,044 acres of ADCNR WMA land, 51,263 acres of Forever Wild tracts, 3,356 acres of Special Opportunity Area land and 5,872 acres of refuge land. Ranked by miles, the list starts with Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland Wildlife Management Areas, whose nearest boundary is less than a mile 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.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Stockton
Stockton hunting land, nearest first
Miles run from the Stockton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland WMAs | 0.9 mi SW | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 51,040 | No dog deer |
| Upper Delta WMA listed for | 0.9 mi SW | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 42,451 | – |
| Splinter Hill Bog Complex (Forever Wild) | 12 mi E | Forever Wild tract | Forever Wild | License, free map | 631 | – |
| University of South Alabama Foundation PDHA | 13 mi W | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 4,462 | Quota hunts |
| Fred T. Stimpson SOA | 26 mi N | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 5,280 | Quota hunts |
| Little River State Forest SOA | 27 mi NE | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 2,929 | Quota hunts |
| Little River State Forest PDHA | 28 mi NE | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 1,137 | Quota hunts |
| Perdido River WMA | 32 mi SE | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 17,337 | 1 dove field |
| Upper State SOA | 39 mi N | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 1,918 | Quota hunts |
| Upper State PDHA | 39 mi N | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 1,915 | Quota hunts |
Acreage leader inside 10 miles of Stockton: Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland Wildlife Management Areas, 51,040 acres. Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland Wildlife Management Areas (0.9 mi) is a WMA: license, WMA license, area permit and a daily check-in. Jared Knight is listed as biologist ((334) 530-1765). Fred T. Stimpson Special Opportunity Area takes hunters through its limited-quota drawing only. Only hunters with a qualifying disability may use University of South Alabama Foundation Physically Disabled Hunting Area, by reservation. Grab the free map before hunting Splinter Hill Bog Complex (Forever Wild); county dates apply there. Dove hunters near Stockton can try Perdido River Wildlife Management Area, with 1 planted field.
Land details for Stockton
- Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland WMAs: Baldwin and Mobile Counties, north and south of the causeway; 51,040 acres; game: turkey, waterfowl, deer, rabbit, squirrel; no dog deer hunting (area permit map)
- Upper Delta WMA: Baldwin & Mobile Counties near Stockton; 42,451 acres; hunted for deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, rabbit (area permit)
- Splinter Hill Bog Complex (Forever Wild): 631 acres; game: deer, turkey, waterfowl, feral swine
- University of South Alabama Foundation PDHA: 4,462 acres; hunted for deer
- Fred T. Stimpson SOA: 5,280 acres; seasons for deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, feral swine
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 Stockton
Quota hunting near Stockton: 3 SOAs and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama Foundation PDHA | 13 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
| Fred T. Stimpson SOA | 26 mi | SOA, draw | – |
| Little River State Forest SOA | 27 mi | SOA, draw | Dec 3-6, Dec 31 – Jan 3, Jan 14-17, Jan 21-24, Jan 28-31 … |
| Little River State Forest PDHA | 28 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
| Upper State SOA | 39 mi | SOA, draw | – |
| Upper State PDHA | 39 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
From the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page and the 2026-27 PDHA map packet (lands.json); deadlines from regs.json. Checked November 1, 2026.
Stockton county rules: deer, turkey, doves
Before hunting out of Stockton, find the county you will stand in; its row sets the zone dates.
| County | Deer | Turkey | Dove | Dog hunting | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County local | B | 1 | South | Permit only | Delta duck zone, Gator: Southwest |
| Mobile County | B | 1 | South | Not listed | Delta duck zone, Gator: Southwest |
| Clarke County | B | 3 | North | Not listed | Fall turkey, Gator: Southwest |
| Escambia County | B | 1 | South | Not listed | – |
Zone B covers Baldwin 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 Baldwin County needs a Department permit. Turkey Zone 1 covers Baldwin County, with spring season March 20 to May 3, 2027. Dove shooting in Baldwin County runs on South Zone segments, the first on September 12, 2026. Baldwin County holds part of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta Waterfowl Management Zone. Drawn alligator hunters may work Baldwin County waters in the Southwest and Coastal areas. 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 Stockton
Call, map and website buttons appear only where a source gave them; opening hours were not checked. Knock Em Out John Deer Processing (37 mi) processes donated deer for Hunters Helping the Hungry. Deer heads for testing can go to Stockton Deer Processor, an ADCNR sampling partner. Save A Buck Taxidermy (Perdido) is the first taxidermy stop, 16 mi from Stockton. Outdoor Addiction (10 mi) is the handiest gun or outdoor shop. Among preserves and guides, Alger Flats Outfitters (Atmore) sits nearest Stockton.
| Service | Close (15 mi) | Wider (35 mi) | Closest | Miles | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processors | 1 | 3 | Stockton Deer Processor | 2.0 mi NE | Stockton |
| Taxidermy shops | 0 | 8 | Save A Buck Taxidermy | 16 mi E | Perdido |
| Sporting goods | 2 | 25 | Outdoor Addiction | 10 mi SE | Bay Minette |
| Outfitters and preserves | 0 | 1 | Alger Flats Outfitters | 34 mi NE | Atmore |
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.
Stockton season dates
For Baldwin County this table lists 55 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 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 hunt 1 | Coastal gator area | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 2 | Coastal gator area | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 3 | Coastal gator area | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 1 | Southwest gator area | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 2 | Southwest gator area | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | |
| Alligator | Alligator hunt 3 | Southwest 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 Stockton
The 30-mile circle around Stockton takes in 12 upcoming dates; the kinds are DU chapter dinner, Learn to Hunt workshop, NWTF chapter banquet, SOA deer (archery) draw, SOA deer (gun) draw, SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw, SOA small game draw, SOA turkey draw, SOA youth draw and trapping workshop. The 6 SOA hunts here are for drawn hunters only.
Still ahead
Stockton shooters: the three nearest ranges
The three closest ranges to Stockton, measured as the crow flies.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 1, 2026.
Stockton area harvest figures
The 2025 Game Check harvest class for Baldwin 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 |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County | 297-444 |
| Mobile County | 76-136 |
| Clarke County | 297-444 |
| Escambia 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.
Stockton legal hours
Legal light for deer around Stockton 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. | 6:21 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–6:51 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–6:21 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:22 a.m. | 4:52 p.m. | 5:52 a.m.–5:22 p.m. | 5:52 a.m.–4:52 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Ducks open | 6:27 a.m. | 4:51 p.m. | 5:57 a.m.–5:21 p.m. | 5:57 a.m.–4:51 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:44 a.m. | 4:54 p.m. | 6:14 a.m.–5:24 p.m. | 6:14 a.m.–4:54 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:49 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:19 a.m.–5:41 p.m. | 6:19 a.m.–5:11 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:37 a.m. | 5:34 p.m. | 6:07 a.m.–6:04 p.m. | 6:07 a.m.–5:34 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:56 a.m. | 7:02 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–7:32 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–7:02 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.
Stockton conservation offices
Baldwin County belongs to WFF District V, run from the ADCNR WFF District 5 Office in Spanish Fort ((251) 626-5153). No office visit is needed for a license: buy it online, in the app or from a license agent.
Spanish Fort wildlife office
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 1, 2026.
Stockton hunting questions
Is orange needed in a stand 12 feet up near Stockton?
Yes, in a stand 12 feet or higher, or an enclosed box stand.
May a Stockton hunter shoot deer over corn or other bait?
Only on private or leased land with a Bait Privilege License.
In what year did Alabama lift the Sunday hunting ban?
April 21, 2015.
Do license-exempt Alabama hunters still use Game Check?
Yes, licensed or exempt, every deer and turkey is reported.
Which ADCNR district office handles Stockton?
The ADCNR WFF District 5 Office, 30571 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, (251) 626-5153.
How far must I haul a deer from Stockton to a processor?
Roughly 2.0 mi, the distance to Stockton Deer Processor in Stockton.
Which WMA, draw area or federal tract sits closest to Stockton?
Among the listed lands, the nearest is Mobile-Tensaw Delta and W.L. Holland Wildlife Management Areas, whose nearest boundary is less than a mile away. Runner-up: Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area, whose nearest boundary is less than a mile away.
What other bases sit close to Stockton?
Bay Minette comes first, with Bucks, Creola and Spanish Fort after it.
Does a deer zone line cross Baldwin County?
No, Baldwin County shows Zone B.
Does Stockton work as a base for hunting Alabama public land?
It has 2 listed areas and about 51,724 public acres inside 10 miles.
Can Stockton hunters chase turkeys in the fall?
No; fall turkey runs only in six Zone 3 counties.
On what date does private-land rifle season for deer end near Stockton?
February 10, 2027 in Zone B.
Do deer hounds near Stockton need a Department permit?
Yes, an ADCNR permit.
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.
Stockton final checks
Leaving Stockton before dawn? Look up legal light for the date and the zone dates for the land you chose.
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