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2026-27 county guide
Coffee County Hunting
Coffee County hunting at a glance: zone lines from the ADCNR map, the dates that apply on private and open permit-public land, 2 public areas and the services close to Elba.
Photo: US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Coffee County public ground, tract by tract
We count 2 public hunting areas in Coffee County; Fort Novosel covers the most ground at 57,036 acres. A mere 40 acres of the county is public on the layers we used.
| Area | Program | Acres | Game | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Novosel | Military land | 57,036 | — | — |
| Coffee County (Victoria) PDHA | Disabled hunting area | 180 | deer | disabled hunters, draw hunts |
Where most Coffee County public land sits
- At 57,036 acres, Fort Novosel gives Coffee County hunters its biggest block, shared with Dale County.
- Coffee County (Victoria) Physically Disabled Hunting Area counts as a disabled hunting area with 180 acres on record. Game listed for it includes deer. Notes on the record: disabled hunters, draw hunts.
A short drive beyond Coffee County
- Frank Jackson State Park SOA20 miles out, 391 acres in Covington County
- Geneva State Forest WMA23 miles out, 16,093 acres in Geneva County
- Dozier PDHA23 miles out, 530 acres in Crenshaw County and Covington County
- Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild)27 miles out, 332 acres in Pike County
- Shiloh Hill PDHA36 miles out, 61 acres in Covington County
- Blue Spring WMA38 miles out, 24,783 acres in Covington 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 Coffee County
Coffee County deer zone, dates and county rules
ADCNR's deer zone map shades Coffee County entirely as Zone B. The A/B boundary is road-defined, so the ADCNR map, not this page, settles any doubt.
Coffee 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.
Coffee County and deer dogs
Coffee County is listed as stalk-only for deer, within described block.
Bait and feed in Coffee County
The Bait Privilege License, $18.95 for residents and $65.25 for nonresidents, covers deer and hog bait on private land in Coffee 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 Coffee County
50 dated rows reach Coffee 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.
Coffee County bird seasons and zones
Spring turkey around Coffee County
The turkey zone list puts Coffee County under Zone 1. Spring turkey dates: March 20 through May 3, 2027. ADCNR's 2025 turkey report shades Coffee County in the 209-296 class, meaning hunters reported between 209 and 296 birds through Game Check; 27 other counties share that class. Across Alabama, reported gobblers fell from 18,263 (2024) to 17,049 (2025).
Coffee County dove dates
Coffee 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 |
Coffee County duck hunting
For ducks and geese, Coffee County follows the statewide zone.
Gator hunting near Coffee County
Drawn alligator hunters may work Coffee 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.
People and places that back Coffee County hunters
Coffee County belongs to WFF District IV, run from the office in Enterprise ((334) 347-9467). About 14 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.
Coffee County communities
Of 4 Census places in Coffee County, 4 are incorporated. Enterprise (30,731), Elba (3,531) and New Brockton (1,512) are the largest. Census Vintage 2024 puts Coffee County at 56,358 residents, 5.4% above the 2020 base.
- Enterprisepop. 30,731 · seat
- Elbapop. 3,531 · seat
- Kinstonpop. 599
Coffee County deer processing and gear
Coffee County listings: 1 taxidermist and 3 gear shops. For processors 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.
Coffee County adjoining counties
| County | Deer | Turkey | Dove | Dogs | Centre to centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale County | Zone B | 1 | South | Stalk only | 22 miles |
| Geneva County | Zone B | 1 | South | Permit only | 24 miles |
| Pike County | Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 28 miles |
| Covington County | Zone B | 3 | South | Permit only | 29 miles |
| Crenshaw County | Zone B | 1 | North | Stalk only | 30 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.
Coffee County: ranges, lanes and trap fields
Coffee County has 2 listed ranges; Elba Community Archery Park is the public ADCNR option.
Barbour County WMA Shooting Range in Barbour County is the nearest state-run range, roughly 51 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 Coffee 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 | 6:46 a.m. | 6:13 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 6:43 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 6:13 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:17 a.m. | 4:44 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Two weeks in | 6:22 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 5:52 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 5:52 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:39 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | 6:09 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. | 6:09 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:43 a.m. | 5:02 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:32 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:02 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:31 a.m. | 5:26 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 5:56 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 5:26 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:49 a.m. | 6:55 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 6:55 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 Coffee County hunters
Will fluorescent pink pass for orange in Coffee County?
Yes; pink is accepted in place of orange.
What are the steps for checking a deer killed in Coffee County?
Log it on your harvest record before moving it, then report it in Game Check within 48 hours.
Is a county deer kill published for Coffee County?
No; Alabama gives only a statewide deer statement.
Where could a Coffee County deer be cut and wrapped?
B & B Deer Processing is closest on our list.
May deer be run with dogs in Coffee County?
No, it is stalk hunting only within the part the Digest describes.
How long does bow season for deer last in Coffee County?
October 15, 2026 through February 10, 2027.
Which half of the state does Coffee County fall in for doves?
The South Zone.
Does Coffee County get one of the rare fall turkey seasons?
No; only six Zone 3 counties have a fall season.
What paperwork does a WMA hunt in Coffee 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.
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 Coffee County woods
Near a zone line in Coffee 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).