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Public land and deer zones near Eufaula, Alabama
Hunting out of Eufaula, Alabama: nearby public land with acreage and access rules, Barbour County zones, the season calendar and local services.
Photo: Not Eufaula itself; a nearby stand-in from Barbour County. Alabama Extension (CC0 1.0)
Barbour County counts Eufaula among its communities, with county offices in Clayton. Eufaula earned its place here as the town beside Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The Census Bureau puts Eufaula at 12,363 residents in its Vintage 2024 estimates, on 59.5 square miles of land. About 16,081 acres of public ground sit within a 10-mile radius of Eufaula. Barbour County carries roughly 43,156 public acres in all (26,694 acres of ADCNR WMA land, 6,941 acres of Forever Wild tracts, 24 acres of refuge land and 16,312 acres of Corps fee land). Ranked by miles, the list starts with Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), which comes right up to town.
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.
Eufaula hunting zones by county
Alabama draws deer zones along roads and rivers, so public land near Eufaula can sit in a different zone or county from the town; every county with nearby land gets a row.
| County | Deer zones | Turkey | Dove zone | Dogs | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County home county | B / E | 1 | North | Not listed | Gator: Southeast, 3-point bucks |
| Henry County | B | 1 | South | Permit only | Gator: Southeast |
| Russell County | B / A / E | 1 | North | Not listed | Gator: Southeast |
| Bullock County | B | 1 | North | Not listed | – |
| Pike County | B | 1 | North | Not listed | – |
Two deer zones meet in Barbour County, Zone E by name and Zone B on the map, along highways and rivers rather than the county line. (Zone B, Zone E; ADCNR map.) The Zone B archery opener is October 15, 2026; the private-land gun opener follows on November 21, 2026. Three antlered deer a season is the cap, one daily, and one must have four-plus points on a single antler. Barbour bucks need at least three points on a side. Barbour County turkey season uses Zone 1 and closes May 3, 2027. Barbour County dove hunters go by the North Zone calendar. For alligator, Barbour County belongs to the Southeast area. A Bait Privilege License covers baiting deer and hogs on private land; public land is off limits.
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.
Public ground from Eufaula
Map pins and table rows cover 10 areas; bold pins mark land that reaches within 10 miles of Eufaula.
| Public land | Miles | Kind | Run by | How to hunt it | Acres | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. George Lake (Corps) town anchor | at town | Corps lake | Corps | Free Corps permit | – | District page unread |
| Eufaula NWR (Alabama portion) | 6.6 mi NE | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge rules | 7,631 | Quota hunts |
| Barbour WMA | 17 mi W | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 28,214 | 4 dove fields |
| Uchee Creek SOA | 33 mi N | SOA, draw | ADCNR WFF | Random draw | 4,734 | Quota hunts |
| Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild) | 44 mi W | Forever Wild tract | Forever Wild | License, free map | 332 | – |
| Macon State Forest PDHA | 46 mi NW | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 190 | Quota hunts |
| Tuskegee Ranger District | 47 mi NW | Ranger district | USFS | Public-land seasons | 11,347 | – |
| Fort Novosel | 49 mi SW | Military post | U.S. Army | Post access program | 57,036 | – |
| Coffee County (Victoria) PDHA | 57 mi SW | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 180 | Quota hunts |
| Coon Creek Tract (Forever Wild) | 64 mi NW | Forever Wild tract | Forever Wild | License, free map | 316 | Archery deer only |
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (Alabama portion) is the largest area touching the ring, at 7,631 acres. Sorted by program, the land near Eufaula is 1 federal area and 1 Corps project. A WMA license and the free area permit open Barbour Wildlife Management Area; most WMA gates stay closed from May 1 to September 15. Phone 334-529-3222 reaches Adam Pritchett, the area manager. To hunt Uchee Creek Special Opportunity Area you apply for a date and wait for the drawing. Macon State Forest Physically Disabled Hunting Area belongs to the Physically Disabled Hunting Trail. Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild), a Forever Wild tract, follows county seasons rather than a WMA permit. Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) is Corps land: a free permit, the permit map, and the federal rules in 36 CFR 327.8. At Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (Alabama portion), hunting is limited to designated units and the refuge rules in federal regulation. Barbour Wildlife Management Area is on the WMA dove field list with 4 fields.
Nearest areas near Eufaula in brief
- Eufaula NWR (Alabama portion): 7,631 acres; open for deer, waterfowl, dove, squirrel, rabbit
- Barbour WMA: Barbour and Bullock Counties near Clayton; 28,214 acres; species: turkey, waterfowl, deer, dove, rabbit; deer dogs barred (ADCNR map)
- Uchee Creek SOA: 4,734 acres; open for deer, turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel
- Pike County Pocosin Complex (Forever Wild): 332 acres; game: deer, turkey, waterfowl, feral swine
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.
Eufaula hunting businesses
The businesses Eufaula hunters lean on each season, sorted by trade and then by distance. To give venison away, J & H Tannery and Processing (41 mi) is on the Hunters Helping the Hungry list. Shoulder mounts and fan mounts start with TreeBark Taxidermy, 38 mi out. The closest shop for ammunition and gear is Eufaula Country Outdoors, 1.3 mi from Eufaula. For quail or a guided hunt, Goodtines and Toms Hunts (Eufaula) is the closest preserve or guide listed.
| Kind | Listings 15 mi | Listings 35 mi | Nearest business | Away | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venison processing | 0 | 1 | Wilson's Farm Meat Processing | 33 mi N | Seale |
| Taxidermy studios | 0 | 0 | TreeBark Taxidermy | 38 mi N | Phenix City |
| Gear shops | 2 | 2 | Eufaula Country Outdoors | 1.3 mi SE | Eufaula |
| Preserves and guide services | 4 | 7 | Goodtines and Toms Hunts | 2.2 mi SW | Eufaula |
Venison processing
Taxidermy studios
Gear shops
Preserves and guide services
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.
Eufaula quota hunts within 45 miles
1 draw or disabled-hunter area lie within 45 miles of Eufaula. ADCNR took SOA deer applications from September 1 to September 14, 2026.
| Area | Distance | Type | Hunts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uchee Creek SOA | 33 mi | SOA, draw | Nov 5-8 |
From the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page and the 2026-27 PDHA map packet (lands.json); deadlines from regs.json. Checked November 1, 2026.
Eufaula open seasons, 2026-27
Alabama sets deer dates by zone, and Barbour County falls in Zone B and Zone E; the 62 rows below come from the ADCNR season pages and the Digest.
| Game | Method | Covers | Opening day | Closing day | 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 | King, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinule | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | King, clapper, Virginia rail, sora, gallinule | 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.
Harvest data for Eufaula hunters
Turkey reports from Barbour County in 2025 came to the 297-444 range. Reported turkeys statewide: 18,263 in 2024, 17,049 in 2025. ADCNR publishes no deer harvest by county or by year, so none is shown here.
| County | Harvest class |
|---|---|
| Barbour County | 297-444 |
| Henry County | 297-444 |
| Russell County | 137-208 |
| Bullock County | 209-296 |
| Pike County | 209-296 |
| Year | Deer sampled | Positives |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2,826 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 2,677 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | 2,367 | 9 |
| 2026-27 | 45 | 0 |
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.
Eufaula: gun clubs and ADCNR lines nearby
Lakepoint Community Archery Park heads the Eufaula list (6 miles), with two more after it.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 1, 2026.
Legal light, Eufaula
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 | 6:44 a.m. | 6:11 p.m. | 6:14 a.m.–6:41 p.m. | 6:14 a.m.–6:11 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:15 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 5:45 a.m.–5:10 p.m. | 5:45 a.m.–4:40 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Ducks open | 6:20 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 5:50 a.m.–5:09 p.m. | 5:50 a.m.–4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:38 a.m. | 4:41 p.m. | 6:08 a.m.–5:11 p.m. | 6:08 a.m.–4:41 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:42 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. | 6:12 a.m.–5:29 p.m. | 6:12 a.m.–4:59 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:29 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 5:59 a.m.–5:53 p.m. | 5:59 a.m.–5:23 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:47 a.m. | 6:53 p.m. | 6:17 a.m.–7:23 p.m. | 6:17 a.m.–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.
Eufaula conservation offices
Wildlife questions for Barbour County go to the WFF District IV office, 3520 Plaza Dr., Enterprise. WFF district offices keep weekday hours, so call before driving over.
ADCNR in Enterprise
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 1, 2026.
Eufaula hunters ask
Add up the public land within 10 miles of Eufaula: what is the total?
Some 16,081 acres in 2 areas.
Which of Alabama’s deer zones takes in Eufaula?
Barbour County is in Zone B and Zone E; the A/B line is road-defined, so check the ADCNR zone map.
Opening morning near Eufaula: when does legal light start and stop?
5:44 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. on November 21, 2026, worked out for Eufaula.
What was the 2025 turkey harvest class in Barbour County?
Its 2025 Game Check class was 297-444 birds.
Is Barbour County on the stalk-only list for deer?
No, it is not on that list.
Is hunting deer over bait allowed in Barbour County?
Yes on private or leased land with the Bait Privilege License.
Do Eufaula deer hunters have to wear orange or pink?
Yes, during gun deer dates: 144 square inches of orange or pink above the waist, or a full-size orange or pink cap.
What are the reporting steps for a deer taken near Eufaula?
Record it on your harvest record before moving it, then report through Game Check within 48 hours.
Is Sunday a legal hunting day around Eufaula?
Yes. Alabama has no Sunday restriction; some areas set their own days.
Who skins and cuts deer for hunters based in Eufaula?
Wilson's Farm Meat Processing in Seale tops our processor list for Eufaula, 33 mi away.
Who answers WMA questions for hunters in Eufaula?
Call the WFF District IV office at (334) 347-9467.
Where else could I stay if Eufaula is booked up?
Try Clayton, Midway, Abbeville and Union Springs, each a short drive away.
Starting in Eufaula, what is the nearest place I can legally hunt on public land?
Start with Walter F. George Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), which comes right up to town. After it comes Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (Alabama portion), whose nearest boundary is 6.6 miles away.
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.
Eufaula pre-trip checks
For hunts out of Eufaula, the area permit on each land page and the Digest settle any doubt.
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