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Barbour County Hunting
Where and when to hunt Barbour County in 2026-27: Zone B and Zone E, turkey and dove zones, public land by kind, nearby WMAs and refuges, offices, shops and legal light times.
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Open hunting ground inside Barbour County
Inside the county line you can choose from 3 listed areas, with Barbour Wildlife Management Area the biggest (28,214 acres). The agency and federal layers show 43,156 public acres, about 7.6% of Barbour County. State parks here cover about 2,195 acres, kept out of the public hunting figure.
| Name | Kind | Acres | Species | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour WMA | WMA | 28,214 | turkey, ducks, deer | 4 dove fields, no deer dogs |
| Eufaula NWR (Alabama portion) | Refuge | 7,631 | deer, ducks, doves | draw hunts |
| Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) | Corps lake | — | — | — |
Top areas by size in Barbour County
- Barbour Wildlife Management Area (WMA, 28,214 acres) spreads into Bullock County as well. Its species list covers turkey, ducks, deer and doves. Notes on the record: 4 dove fields, no deer dogs. The area permit lists Area Manager at 334-529-3222.
- The refuge Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (Alabama portion) runs to 7,631 acres and crosses into Russell County. The record names deer, ducks, doves and squirrels. Listed extras: draw hunts.
- Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) has no published acreage across Barbour County, Henry County and Russell County.
Next-door public ground for Barbour County
- Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild)29 miles (332 ac)
- Uchee Creek SOA36 miles (4,734 ac)
- Fort Novosel38 miles (57,036 ac)
- Coffee County (Victoria) PDHA43 miles (180 ac)
- Tuskegee NF43 miles (11,347 ac)
- Tuskegee Ranger District43 miles (11,347 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.
Barbour County deer zones explained
The ADCNR zone map divides Barbour County into Zone B (about 97%) and Zone E (about under 1%). ADCNR lists Barbour County by name under Zone E; the zone still covers only the area inside its road boundaries. Treat the zone shares as a guide: the A/B boundary is road-defined and the ADCNR map is the authority.
When deer season runs in Barbour County
| Window | Zone B | Zone E |
|---|---|---|
| Archery begins | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Youth gun hunt | Nov 13–Nov 16 | Oct 30–Nov 2 |
| Muzzleloader days | Nov 16–Nov 20 | Nov 2–Nov 6 |
| Gun deer from | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Dogs through | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Final day | Feb 10, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 |
Zones D and E open earlier: archery on October 1, gun deer on November 7, and both close on January 27. The Zone B archery opener (October 15) is antlered-only until October 24. 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; in Barbour County every buck needs 3 or more points on one side.
Dog deer rules in Barbour County
Barbour County is on neither the permit-only nor the stalk-only list, so dog deer hunting follows the regular dog dates on private land and open permit-public land.
Barbour County bait status
Private and leased land in Barbour 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.
Barbour County dates for deer, birds and small game
Dates come from ADCNR and the Digest: 62 rows for Barbour County, earliest first within each species.
| Quarry | Segment | Zone or area | Begins | Ends | Open 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 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone E | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone E | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone E | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone E | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone E | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone E | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone E | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone E | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone E | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone E | Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late archery, bucks only | Deer Zone E | Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone E | Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 27, 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 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 | 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 Barbour County
Barbour County gobbler season
Gobbler dates for Barbour County come from Turkey Zone 1. The spring season here opens March 20 and closes May 3, 2027. Barbour County landed in the 297-444 class of the 2025 turkey harvest map, class 4 of 5. Statewide, Game Check counted 17,049 birds in 2025 against 18,263 in 2024.
Dove season in Barbour County
Dove dates for Barbour 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 |
Barbour County waterfowl rules
No separate duck zone applies to Barbour County.
Barbour County alligator drawing
ADCNR's Southeast alligator area takes in Barbour County, with hunts for drawn permit holders. 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.
Barbour County contacts, towns and shops
ADCNR manages Barbour County from its WFF District IV office at 3520 Plaza Dr., Enterprise. Enterprise has the closest ADCNR office, roughly 48 miles away. Expect the office open Monday to Friday, 9 to 4; it also accepts deer for CWD testing by arrangement.
Barbour County base towns
Inside Barbour County the Census counts 6 incorporated places and 0 unincorporated CDPs. By population, Eufaula (12,363), Clayton (2,192) and Clio (1,190) lead. With 24,358 people on 885 square miles, density runs near 28 per square mile.
Trade listings for Barbour County hunters
Inside the county we list 2 gear shops and 3 guides and preserves. We found no processors and taxidermists 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 Barbour County, county by county
| County | Deer | Turkey zone | Dove zone | Dogs | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County | Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 24 miles |
| Henry County | Zone B | 1 | South | Permit only | 26 miles |
| Russell County | Zone B/Zone A/Zone E | 1 | North | No rule | 32 miles |
| Pike County | Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 32 miles |
| Dale County | Zone B | 1 | South | Stalk only | 33 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.
Barbour County ranges, clubs and shoots
The guide lists 5 ranges in Barbour County, including Barbour County WMA Shooting Range and Lakepoint Community Archery Park, run by ADCNR.
Dates in this county
| Day and event | Discipline | Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | ADCNR pistol challenge | Register |
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 Barbour County
Legal light for deer around Barbour 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 | 6:44 a.m. | 6:11 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 6:41 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 6:11 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:15 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 5:45 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 5:45 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Mid-month | 6:20 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 5:50 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 5:50 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:38 a.m. | 4:41 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 4:41 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:42 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. | 6:12 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. | 6:12 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:29 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 5:59 a.m. to 5:53 p.m. | 5:59 a.m. to 5:23 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.
Barbour County, answered
Does the stalk-only list include Barbour County?
No, it is not on that list.
What was the 2025 turkey harvest class for Barbour County?
297-444 birds reported through Game Check; ADCNR prints ranges, not exact county counts.
At what hour can dove hunters start shooting on opening day in Barbour County?
At noon; later days run from a half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Are state parks around Barbour County open for deer hunting?
Generally no; only the two state park SOAs hold draw hunts.
What number rings the district office serving Barbour County?
(334) 347-9467 in Enterprise.
Does a 12-foot stand exempt a Barbour County deer hunter from orange?
Yes; hunters in a stand 12 feet or higher are exempt.
Is a donated-venison processor listed near Barbour County?
See the Hunters Helping the Hungry tags in the services band; Me Deer Processing is nearest overall.
Does Game Check data for Barbour County deer appear anywhere public?
Not by county; ADCNR publishes no county deer harvest.
What day does deer hunting wrap up in Barbour County?
February 10, 2027, the last stalk-hunting day on private land in Zone B.
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 Barbour 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: James St. John (CC BY 2.0).