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Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps of Engineers) hunting guide
Where, when and how to hunt the Corps of Engineers lake in Greene County and 2 neighboring counties.
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Getting to Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps of Engineers)
Parking, trailheads and gates near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps of Engineers)
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 3.2 mi from the centreDirections
Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) access rules
Free USACE permits cover hunting on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps), inside the areas the permit map marks. A free Corps permit is required for every hunter, per ADCNR. We could not load the Corps district pages for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps); this page has no land acreage, hunt map or species list. Annual permits online at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/5242424. Hunt only in areas shown on hunting maps; additional restrictions on permit. Alabama portion only (Gainesville and Aliceville lakes; most of the waterway is in Mississippi). 7,170 acres of lake surface lie in Alabama; land acreage is not published here. Bait is off the table on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps): ADCNR bans hunting with the aid of bait on all public land, WMAs, SOAs and federal tracts included.
Hunting only on Corps lands shown on the project hunting map/permit, under 36 CFR 327.8 and Alabama law; a (free) USACE hunting permit is required (ADCNR Where to Hunt: "All hunters must obtain a free permit from the appropriate US Corps of Engineers office"). ADCNR deer rules: special muzzleloader, air rifle and unantlered seasons on USACE land as on private land in the county unless USACE restricts further.
Hunting permits for properties located on the Tenn-Tom waterway in Greene, Pickens, and Sumter counties
Sources: official page, ADCNR Where to Hunt. Checked November 1, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps of Engineers)
County rule table for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)
| Rule | Greene County | Pickens County | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer zone | A (map) | A (map) | A/B (map) |
| CWD zone | Outside | Outside | Outside |
| Turkey zone | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fall turkey | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Dove zone | North | North | North |
| Dog deer | Stalk only | Permit only | Allowed |
| Waterfowl zone | Statewide | Statewide | Statewide |
| Alligator area | None | None | None |
| Turkeys, 2025 | 209-296 | 297-444 | 297-444 |
| WFF district | III | III | III |
Whether ground in Greene County, Pickens County and Sumter County is Zone A or B depends on a road-defined line: read the ADCNR deer zone map. Dog deer hunting in Pickens County needs a Department permit (in some cases only part of the county). The stalk-only list names Greene County and Pickens County. Three bucks per season, no more than one a day, with at least one carrying 4+ points on one antler. Game Check put Greene County at 209-296 turkeys in 2025, a binned range. ADCNR gives deer harvest only statewide.
ADCNR deer zones, turkey zones, dove zones, dog deer rules, CWD rules and the 2025 Alabama Wild Turkey Report; checked November 1, 2026.
Who runs Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) and how big it is
No land acreage is published for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps); the Corps district pages could not be read. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District has charge of it, inside WFF District III. It belongs to the USACE Civil Works recreation lands. All mapped public land in Greene County adds up to 3,794 acres in GIS.
From the agency record (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District); checked November 1, 2026.
Distances from Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) to other public land
Should Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) be crowded, Sipsey River Swamp South Zone (Forever Wild) lies 26 mi northeast.
| Public land | Type | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipsey River Swamp South Zone (Forever Wild) | Forever Wild tract | 3,418 | Tuscaloosa | 26 mi | northeast |
| Sipsey River Swamp North Zone (Forever Wild) | Forever Wild tract | 4,959 | Tuscaloosa | 32 mi | northeast |
| Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes (Corps) in Clarke County | Corps lake | – | Clarke, Greene | 34 mi | east |
| M. Barnett Lawley Field Trial Area (443 acres) | Field trial area | 443 | Hale | 41 mi | southeast |
| David K. Nelson WMA | WMA | 8,308 | Sumter, Hale | 41 mi | southeast |
| Oakmulgee WMA | WMA | 44,500 | Bibb, Hale | 46 mi | east |
Points: USACE Reservoirs layer (lake surface in Alabama) (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside) of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Dated windows on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)
Only rows that fit Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) are kept.
| Game | Segment | Where | Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone A | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone A | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone A | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 |
The free Corps permit may restrict the dates shown.
From the ADCNR seasons and bag limits, the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest and the 2026-27 Waterfowl Hunting Guide; checked November 1, 2026. All Alabama seasons.
Where Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) hunters resupply
Closest town: Carrollton, roughly 15 mi away. With 3,138 people, Livingston is the biggest nearby town. Northport houses the WFF office that serves Greene County ((205) 339-5716).
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | Pickens | 968 | 15 mi | north |
| Eutaw | Greene | 2,655 | 22 mi | southeast |
| Gordo | Pickens | 1,559 | 24 mi | northeast |
| Coker | Tuscaloosa | 889 | 32 mi | northeast |
| Livingston | Sumter | 3,138 | 32 mi | south |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024); offices and businesses from services.json (ADCNR offices and business listings, chain stores left out); straight-line miles. Checked November 1, 2026.
Before Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): public and club ranges
From Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), South Sandy Shooting Range is the closest state-run range (41 miles). Nearby clubs and parks fill the other cards.
From ADCNR’s range directory and range pages, operators’ pages and directory listings, checked November 1, 2026.
Dates tied to Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps of Engineers) and its surroundings
Near this ground on November 1, 2026: 1 upcoming date.
Next up
| Held | Event | Away | Where held | Action | Checked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | Aliceville Ducks Unlimited · DU chapter dinner | 5 | Aliceville: Aliceville City Hall | Buy tickets | Source |
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First and last legal light in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)
The times below use the solar formula for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) rather than the Birmingham table in the Digest, which can be off by several minutes this far from Birmingham.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer and game | Ducks, geese, doves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:55 a.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:27 a.m. | 4:49 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 4:49 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Ducks open | 6:33 a.m. | 4:47 p.m. | 6:03 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. | 6:03 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:50 a.m. | 4:49 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 4:49 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:54 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:41 a.m. | 5:31 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. to 6:01 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. to 5:31 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:57 a.m. | 7:03 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 7:33 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 7:03 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.
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps): short answers
Where else can I hunt near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
The closest is Sipsey River Swamp South Zone (Forever Wild) at 26 mi. 5 more lie within 50 miles.
Is fluorescent pink legal on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
Yes, orange or fluorescent pink (144 square inches or a cap) on gun deer dates.
How early can I shoot on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
Game animals: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; on November 21, 2026 that is 5:57 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. at the Greene County centre.
What part of Alabama is Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) in?
Greene, Pickens and Sumter counties, inside WFF District III. Carrollton is the closest town with a page here, about 15 mi away.
How large is Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
Unknown for land. Water: 7,170 acres of lake surface in Alabama.
Which licenses or permits does Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) require?
A free Corps permit with its map, plus a license.
What zone is Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) for deer?
Greene County, Pickens County and Sumter County is shaded A or B on the ADCNR map, a road-defined line.
Is dog deer hunting allowed at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
Greene County rule: stalk only; confirm on the area rules.
Is hunting near bait allowed at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
No, the privilege is for private land.
Which game is listed for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
No per-project species list (USACE district pages blocked to scripted fetch).
Who looks after Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is the managing agency. ADCNR office nearby: Northport (33 mi).
Heading to Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps)?
Report violations on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Corps) to Operation Game Watch at 1-800-272-4263.
Sources: source · source · source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest. Checked November 1, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed) (CC BY-SA 3.0); Bart Everson (CC BY 2.0); Alabama Extension (CC0 1.0).