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Double Springs, Alabama: public land within reach

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

Closest areas County zones Deer processing
55,360 Public acres, 10 mi
2 Lands in the circle
D / A / C Zone for deer
2 Zone for turkey
1,121 Population

Photo: Stand-in photo from nearby Bankhead National Forest, 1.2 mi from Double Springs. Fredlyfish4 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Winston County courthouse is in Double Springs, a town served by the ADCNR district office in Tanner. Vintage 2024 counts 1,121 residents in Double Springs. Agency and federal polygons within 10 miles of Double Springs come to roughly 55,360 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 1.2 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 Double Springs

Winston County

County · 1 mi from Double Springs

Directions
Bankhead Ranger District

Public land · 6 mi from Double Springs

Directions
Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area

Public land · 12 mi from Double Springs

Directions
Hunting Near Addison, Alabama

Town · 13 mi from Double Springs

Directions
Lewis Smith Physically Disabled Hunting Area

Public land · 24 mi from Double Springs

Directions
Lawrence County

County · 27 mi from Double Springs

Directions

Rules that change near Double Springs

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–
Fayette CountyA1NorthStalk only–
Lamar CountyA1NorthStalk 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.

Double Springs public land by distance

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

LandMiles offKindManaged byWhat you needAcreageNotes
Bankhead National Forest1.2 mi NENational forestUSFSPublic-land seasons182,014–
Black Warrior WMA5.5 mi NWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit91,263No dog deer
Lewis Smith PDHA24 mi SEDisabled huntersADCNR WFFDisabled, reservation10Quota hunts
Fayette PDHA34 mi SWDisabled huntersADCNR WFFDisabled, reservation1,105Quota hunts
Sam R. Murphy WMA36 mi WWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit16,372–
Mallard-Fox Creek WMA40 mi NEWMAADCNR WFFWMA license, area permit1,742Acreage differs by source

With 91,263 acres, Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area offers the most room near Double Springs. 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 Double Springs

Bankhead National Forest USFS land Black Warrior WMA 5.5 mi N Lewis Smith PDHA centre 24 mi Fayette PDHA centre 34 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.

Double Springs taxidermy and gear

Counts run to 15 and 35 miles from Double Springs, with the nearest few businesses of each trade shown below. For a free CWD test, Liberty Hill Deer Processing (23 mi) appears on the ADCNR drop-off list. The taxidermist nearest Double Springs on our list is Trussell Taxidermy (11 mi). Three State Armory, at town out, sells guns or outdoor gear. Double Springs hunters have 9 processors inside 35 miles.

CategoryCount, 15 miCount, 35 miFirst stopHow farLocated in
Game processors09Chapel Valley Deer Processing20 mi EVinemont
Taxidermy15Trussell Taxidermy11 mi EArley
Gun and archery stores110Three State Armoryat townDouble Springs

Game processors

Chapel Valley Deer Processing

Deer processor · Vinemont, Cullman County · about 20 mi away

(256) 747-8004 Map it
Liberty Hill Deer Processing

Deer processor · Phil Campbell, Franklin County · about 23 mi away

Map it
Boldo Deer Processing

Deer processor · Jasper, Walker County · about 23 mi away

Map it

Taxidermy

Trussell Taxidermy

Taxidermist · Arley, Winston County · about 11 mi away

(256) 347-7508 Map it
Parkers Wildlife

Taxidermist · Hanceville, Cullman County · about 31 mi away

(256) 590-3435 Map it Site
Dixie Taxidermy

Taxidermist · Russellville, Franklin County · about 31 mi away

(256) 577-4744 Map it

Gun and archery stores

Three State Armory

Gun shop · Double Springs, Winston County · in town

(205) 489-1189 Map it
Pat's Archery & Outdoors

Archery shop · Jasper, Walker County · about 22 mi away

(205) 387-7678 Map it Site
Simmon's System Archery

Archery shop · Jasper, Walker County · about 24 mi away

(205) 387-7174 Map it
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 Double Springs

Draw hunts near Double Springs begin with Lewis Smith Physically Disabled Hunting Area, 24 mi off. Disabled hunters apply once, then reserve days at a PDHA; each area allows a visit every two weeks.

NameReachTypeDates
Lewis Smith PDHA24 miDisabled huntersDeer, by reservation
Fayette PDHA34 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.

Double Springs 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 Double Springs

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
Fayette County209-296
Lamar County209-296
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.

Double Springs shooters: the three nearest ranges

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

Alabama Precision
gun club

Carbon Hill, Walker County · 17 mi

Lines: rifle

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

Walker County Community Archery
Park
ADCNR archery park

Jasper, Walker County · 25 mi

Lines: target archery, elevated stand, youth targets

Public, license needed · outdooralabama.com, checked Nov 1, 2026

Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Firearms Range
outdoor range

Good Hope, Cullman County · 28 mi

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

Public lines nearest Double Springs: Sam R.⁠ Murphy WMA Shooting Range, 36 miles. See it

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

Double Springs hunting hours

The times below use the solar formula for Double Springs 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.

Double Springs 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 42 mi

District office · 42 mi NE

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 Double Springs

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

Arley 28,725 acres in 10 mi Lynn SW, 11 mi Addison E, 13 mi Haleyville NW, 14 mi
Winston County guide Hunting licenses Baiting rules WMAs

Double Springs quick answers

Is there another base town a short drive from Double Springs?

Yes; Arley is nearest, and Lynn, Addison and Haleyville follow.

How can a Double Springs hunter contact ADCNR wildlife staff?

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

Does Double Springs work as a base for hunting Alabama public land?

It has 2 listed areas and about 55,360 public acres inside 10 miles.

What public hunting ground lies nearest the centre of Double Springs?

It is Bankhead National Forest, whose nearest boundary is 1.2 miles away. Then Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, whose nearest boundary is 5.5 miles away.

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

From 5:44 a.m. on November 7, 2026, until 5:23 p.m.

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

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

Are hounds legal for deer in Winston County?

No, stalk hunting only in the described part.

Which of the three turkey zones includes Double Springs?

Zone 2.

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

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

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

$18.95 for residents and $65.25. for nonresidents.

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.

Does anyone near Double Springs cut and wrap deer?

Yes, Chapel Valley Deer Processing (Vinemont) is listed 20 mi from Double Springs.

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, Double Springs

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

County page Other towns Statewide map Hunting licenses

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