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WFF District I town

Addison, Alabama: public land within reach

Every WMA, Special Opportunity Area, Forever Wild tract and federal property within reach of Addison, ranked by miles, with the rules that change at the county line.

Closest areas County zones Deer processing
60,134 Public acres, 10 mi
2 Lands in the circle
D / A / C Zone for deer
2 Zone for turkey
676 Population

Photo: Stand-in photo from nearby Bankhead National Forest, 1.1 mi from Addison. Fredlyfish4 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Addison is a town in Winston County; the county seat is Double Springs. Addison was chosen as the base town for Bankhead National Forest, whose closest edge is 6.7 miles away. Vintage 2024 counts 676 residents in Addison. Agency and federal polygons within 10 miles of Addison come to roughly 60,134 acres across 2 listed areas. By GIS count Winston County has 92,170 public acres, with 30,604 acres of ADCNR WMA land, 91,421 acres of national forest and 592 acres of TVA land. The quickest public land to reach is Bankhead National Forest, whose nearest boundary is 1.1 miles away.

1 WMAs, units, CHAs
0 Quota-hunt areas
0 State trust tracts
1 USFS, USFWS, NPS
0 Corps lakes

Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer, population from the Census Vintage 2024 estimates; 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.

Nearby

Places to hunt and shoot around Addison

Bankhead National Forest

Public land · 9 mi from Addison

Directions
Bankhead Ranger District

Public land · 9 mi from Addison

Directions
Winston County

County · 11 mi from Addison

Directions
Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area

Public land · 14 mi from Addison

Directions
Lewis Smith Physically Disabled Hunting Area

Public land · 21 mi from Addison

Directions
Lawrence County

County · 24 mi from Addison

Directions

Rules that change near Addison

Each row is one county: deer zone by name or map shading, turkey and dove zones, the dog deer rule and anything special.

WhereDeer zoneGobbler zoneDoveDeer dogsOther
Winston County homeD / A / C2NorthStalk only–
Lawrence CountyD / C2NorthStalk only–
Walker CountyA / C1NorthNot listed–
Morgan CountyC / D2NorthStalk only–
Limestone CountyA2NorthStalk only–

ADCNR names Winston County in the Zone C and Zone D text, but that zone covers only part of the county; the rest is Zone A by the shading on the zone map, and the lines follow roads and rivers. (Zone D, Zone A, Zone C; ADCNR zone map.) In Zone D, archery opens October 1, 2026 and gun hunting on private or leased land runs November 7 to January 27, 2027. Statewide the antlered limit is three a season, one a day, and one of the three must carry four or more points on one antler. Winston County is stalk-only for deer in part: Winston (east of AL 5 to Natural Bridge and north of US 278). For turkey, Winston County falls in Zone 2, opening March 27, 2027. For doves, use the North Zone dates, starting September 5, 2026. Private-land baiting requires the Bait Privilege License for every hunter.

Deer by zone Dog deer page Turkey zone map

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.

Addison public land by distance

A base-area tag marks the land that put Addison on this site; anything inside 10 miles comes before the rest.

LandMiles offKindManaged byWhat you needAcreageNotes
Bankhead National Forest reason listed1.1 mi WNational forestUSFSPublic-land seasons182,014–
Black Warrior WMA5.1 mi NWWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit91,263No dog deer
Lewis Smith PDHA21 mi SDisabled huntersADCNR WFFDisabled, reservation10Quota hunts
Mallard-Fox Creek WMA33 mi NWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit1,742Acreage differs by source
Wheeler NWR33 mi NEWildlife refugeUSFWSRefuge rules34,427–
Swan Creek WMA33 mi NWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit8,8701 dove field

With 91,263 acres, Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area offers the most room near Addison. The 10-mile list splits into 1 WMA or community hunting area and 1 federal area. Before a first trip to Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, download the area permit map and check in each hunt day through the app or a paper permit. The area contact is Kevin Pugh, (256) 431-4711. Lewis Smith Physically Disabled Hunting Area is open by reservation to hunters certified as physically disabled. Bankhead National Forest land reaches the ring; open-permit public land seasons apply there outside the WMAs, with no shooting within 150 yards of buildings or campsites. For the dove opener, Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area plants 1 field; Mallard-Fox Creek carries wheat.

What the records say near Addison

Bankhead National Forest USFS land Black Warrior WMA 5.1 mi NW Lewis Smith PDHA centre 21 mi Mallard-Fox Creek WMA centre 33 mi
Public land hub All WMAs Draw areas (SOAs)

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.

Deer processing near Addison

Counts run to 15 and 35 miles from Addison, with the nearest few businesses of each trade shown below. For a free CWD test, Boldo Deer Processing (23 mi) appears on the ADCNR drop-off list. The taxidermist nearest Addison on our list is Trussell Taxidermy (6.7 mi). Three State Armory, 13 mi out, sells guns or outdoor gear. Addison hunters have 6 processors inside 35 miles.

CategoryCount, 15 miCount, 35 miFirst stopHow farLocated in
Game processors16Chapel Valley Deer Processing7.3 mi EVinemont
Taxidermy14Trussell Taxidermy6.7 mi SArley
Gun and archery stores110Three State Armory13 mi WDouble Springs

Game processors

Chapel Valley Deer Processing

Deer processor · Vinemont, Cullman County · about 7 mi away

(256) 747-8004 Map it
Brickyard Meat Processing Inc

Meat processor · Cullman, Cullman County · about 18 mi away

(256) 739-6615 Map it
Brothers Processing

Meat processor · Hanceville, Cullman County · about 21 mi away

(256) 737-9409 Map it

Taxidermy

Trussell Taxidermy

Taxidermist · Arley, Winston County · about 7 mi away

(256) 347-7508 Map it
Parkers Wildlife

Taxidermist · Hanceville, Cullman County · about 22 mi away

(256) 590-3435 Map it Site
Newman's Taxidermy

Taxidermist · Trinity, Lawrence County · about 25 mi away

(256) 974-0249 Map it

Gun and archery stores

Three State Armory

Gun shop · Double Springs, Winston County · about 13 mi away

(205) 489-1189 Map it
Van's Sporting Goods

Gun shop · Cullman, Cullman County · about 17 mi away

(256) 775-4031 Map it Site
Cullman Shooting Sports

Gun shop · Cullman, Cullman County · about 20 mi away

(256) 727-3204 Map it Site
Services directory License page

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.

Drawn and reserved hunts near Addison

Draw hunts near Addison begin with Lewis Smith Physically Disabled Hunting Area, 21 mi off. Disabled hunters apply once, then reserve days at a PDHA; each area allows a visit every two weeks.

NameReachTypeDates
Lewis Smith PDHA21 miDisabled huntersDeer, by reservation
SOA dates PDHA list

From the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page and the 2026-27 PDHA map packet (lands.json); deadlines from regs.json. Checked November 1, 2026.

Addison dates from archery to spring turkey

Turkey dates follow Zones 1 to 3 and dove dates the North and South zones, which is why the zone column matters in Winston County.

SpeciesHuntApplies inFirst dayLast dayStatus
White-tailed deerArcheryDeer Zone AOct 15, 2026Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerYouth gunDeer Zone ANov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026
White-tailed deerMuzzleloader and air rifleDeer Zone ANov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone ANov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone ANov 21, 2026Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone ANov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone ANov 21, 2026Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone ADec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone ADec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone AJan 4, 2027Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone AJan 4, 2027Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerArcheryDeer Zone COct 15, 2026Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerYouth gunDeer Zone CNov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026
White-tailed deerMuzzleloader and air rifleDeer Zone CNov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone CNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone CNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone CNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone CNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone CNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone CNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone CJan 2, 2027Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone CJan 2, 2027Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone CJan 2, 2027Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone CJan 2, 2027Feb 10, 2027
White-tailed deerArcheryDeer Zone DOct 1, 2026Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed deerYouth gunDeer Zone DOct 30, 2026Nov 2, 2026
White-tailed deerMuzzleloader and air rifleDeer Zone DNov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone DNov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone DNov 7, 2026Nov 20, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone DNov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone DNov 7, 2026Nov 20, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone DNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone DNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone DNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone DNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, public landDeer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, dogs, private landDeer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, public landDeer Zone DJan 2, 2027Jan 27, 2027
White-tailed deerGun, stalk, private landDeer Zone DJan 2, 2027Jan 27, 2027
White-tailed deerLate archery, bucks onlyDeer Zone DJan 16, 2027Jan 27, 2027
Wild turkeySpring youthTurkey Zone 2Mar 20, 2027Mar 21, 2027
Wild turkeySpring, hunters with disabilitiesTurkey Zone 2Mar 26, 2027Mar 26, 2027
Wild turkeySpringTurkey Zone 2Mar 27, 2027May 3, 2027
Feral hogsFeral swineStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
Feral hogsNight, with dogsStatewideMay 8, 2027Aug 30, 2027
Bobwhite quailBobwhite quailStatewideNov 7, 2026Feb 28, 2027
RabbitsRabbitsStatewideSep 12, 2026Feb 28, 2027
SquirrelsSquirrelsStatewideSep 12, 2026Feb 28, 2027
WoodcockWoodcockStatewideDec 18, 2026Jan 31, 2027
DovesSegment 1Dove North ZoneSep 5, 2026Sep 5, 2026
DovesSegment 2Dove North ZoneSep 6, 2026Oct 18, 2026
DovesSegment 3Dove North ZoneNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
DovesSegment 4Dove North ZoneDec 12, 2026Jan 17, 2027
TealSpecial teal seasonStatewideSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
DucksYouth and veteran dayStatewideNov 21, 2026Nov 21, 2026
DucksDucksStatewideNov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026
DucksDucksStatewideDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027
DucksYouth and veteran dayStatewideFeb 6, 2027Feb 6, 2027
GeeseGeese, segment 1StatewideSep 5, 2026Oct 4, 2026
GeeseGeese, segment 2StatewideOct 17, 2026Oct 31, 2026
GeeseGeese, segment 3StatewideNov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026
GeeseGeese, segment 4StatewideDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027
CootsCoot seasonStatewideNov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026
CootsCoot seasonStatewideDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027
MergansersMerganser seasonStatewideNov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026
MergansersMerganser seasonStatewideDec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027
CoyoteCoyoteStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
BobcatBobcatStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
FoxesFoxStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
RaccoonRaccoonStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
OpossumOpossumStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
Beaver, nutria, groundhogBeaver, nutria, groundhogStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
Bullfrogs and pig frogsBullfrog and pig frogStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
Unprotected birdsUnprotected birdsStatewideSep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027
Rails and gallinulesKing, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinuleStatewideSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
SnipeWilson's snipeStatewideNov 7, 2026Feb 21, 2027
Rails and gallinulesKing, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinuleStatewideNov 27, 2026Jan 26, 2027

Night seasons for coyotes and feral hogs are on private or leased land only.

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.

Reported game around Addison

In the 2025 turkey report, Winston County lands in the 209-296 harvest class. The statewide Game Check count fell from 18,263 to 17,049 between 2024 and 2025. No county or yearly deer figures are available from ADCNR.

CountyGame Check class
Winston County209-296
Lawrence County76-136
Walker County209-296
Morgan County76-136
Limestone County76-136
SeasonDeer testedCWD detected
2023-242,8261
2024-252,6775
2025-262,3679
2026-27450

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.

Addison shooters: the three nearest ranges

The three closest ranges to Addison, measured as the crow flies.

Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Firearms Range
outdoor range

Good Hope, Cullman County · 20 mi

Access not stated · gunranges.org, checked Nov 1, 2026

CSS Range
outdoor range

Cullman, Cullman County · 20 mi

Lines: rifle, handgun

Access not stated · boisegunclub.com, checked Nov 1, 2026

Cullman Indoor Archery
public range

Cullman, Cullman County · 21 mi

Lines: archery

Public, city · findarcheryranges.com, checked Nov 1, 2026

Public lines nearest Addison: Swan Creek WMA Range, 35 miles. See it

Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 1, 2026.

Addison hunting hours

The times below use the solar formula for Addison rather than the Birmingham table in the Digest, which can be off by several minutes this far from Birmingham.

DayMarkerSun upSun downGame windowMigratory window
Oct 15, 2026Archery opens, A and C6:53 a.m.6:17 p.m.6:23 a.m.–6:47 p.m.6:23 a.m.–6:17 p.m.
Nov 21, 2026Gun deer, A-C6:28 a.m.4:44 p.m.5:58 a.m.–5:14 p.m.5:58 a.m.–4:44 p.m.
Nov 27, 2026Ducks open6:33 a.m.4:41 p.m.6:03 a.m.–5:11 p.m.6:03 a.m.–4:41 p.m.
Dec 21, 2026Shortest day6:51 a.m.4:44 p.m.6:21 a.m.–5:14 p.m.6:21 a.m.–4:44 p.m.
Jan 15, 2027Mid-January6:55 a.m.5:01 p.m.6:25 a.m.–5:31 p.m.6:25 a.m.–5:01 p.m.
Feb 10, 2027Deer close, A-C6:40 a.m.5:27 p.m.6:10 a.m.–5:57 p.m.6:10 a.m.–5:27 p.m.
Mar 20, 2027Turkey opener6:55 a.m.7:00 p.m.6:25 a.m.–7:30 p.m.6:25 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Clock time: Central Daylight Time until Nov. 1, 2026 and from March 14, 2027.

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.

Addison wildlife office contacts

ADCNR WFF District I answers from Tanner; e-mail dcnr.d1wff@dcnr.alabama.gov. Report violations to Operation Game Watch; district offices handle area and permit questions.

Wildlife staff, Tanner at 34 mi

District office · 34 mi N

21453 Harris Station Rd., Tanner, AL 35671

(256) 353-2634

dcnr.d1wff@dcnr.alabama.gov

Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 1, 2026.

Towns around Addison

Lodging and fuel are also found in Arley, Double Springs, Cullman and Moulton, each with its own page. Winston County also has pages for Arley, Double Springs, Haleyville and Lynn.

Arley 28,725 acres in 10 mi Double Springs W, 13 mi Cullman E, 19 mi Moulton N, 21 mi
Winston County guide Counties Deer zones Events

Addison quick answers

Did Alabama repeal its Sunday hunting law?

No; Act 2015-70 repealed it.

Is there a Game Check phone number?

Yes, at 1-800-888-7690; the Outdoor AL app and the website also work.

How can a Addison hunter contact ADCNR wildlife staff?

Phone (256) 353-2634 or e-mail dcnr.d1wff@dcnr.alabama.gov.

Does anyone near Addison cut and wrap deer?

Yes, Chapel Valley Deer Processing (Vinemont) is listed 7.3 mi from Addison.

What public hunting ground lies nearest the centre of Addison?

It is Bankhead National Forest, whose nearest boundary is 1.1 miles away. Then Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, whose nearest boundary is 5.1 miles away.

Is there another base town a short drive from Addison?

Yes; Arley is nearest, and Double Springs, Cullman and Moulton follow.

How can I tell the deer zone of a tract near Addison?

Find your land on the ADCNR deer zone map; lines follow highways and rivers, not county lines.

Does Addison work as a base for hunting Alabama public land?

It has 2 listed areas and about 60,134 public acres inside 10 miles.

Which of the three turkey zones includes Addison?

Zone 2.

On the gun opener, how early may a Addison hunter fire at a deer?

From 5:43 a.m. on November 7, 2026, until 5:22 p.m.

What is the price of Alabama’s Bait Privilege License?

$18.95 for residents and $65.25. for nonresidents.

Are hounds legal for deer in Winston County?

No, stalk hunting only in the described part.

On a WMA near Addison, when is orange or pink required?

Yes, at all times while hunting, except migratory bird hunters.

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.

Last checks, Addison

ADCNR can change dates between printings; open the Winston County page and outdooralabama.com once more before the trip.

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