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Hunting land and seasons around Hollis Crossroads, AL
Public land measured from Hollis Crossroads, the 2026-27 deer, turkey and dove zones of Cleburne County, draw hunts within reach, legal light and the processors and shops nearby.
Photo: Public ground 1.8 mi from Hollis Crossroads, Talladega National Forest (nearby stand-in). André Natta (CC BY 2.0)
Out in the northeast ridges, Lake Guntersville, the Talladega National Forest and the Coosa valley, the Census-designated place of Hollis Crossroads lies within Cleburne County. The reason for this page is Talladega National Forest, whose edge lies within 2 miles of Hollis Crossroads. Hollis Crossroads has no town government; it is a Census-designated place, so the 2024 estimates give it no population. 2 listed areas and about 39,469 mapped public acres lie within 10 miles of Hollis Crossroads. Public polygons on the agency and federal maps cover about 100,340 acres of Cleburne County, 41,202 acres of ADCNR WMA land, 525 acres of Forever Wild tracts and 99,772 acres of national forest among them. Before anything else, a straight line from Hollis Crossroads reaches Talladega National Forest, whose nearest boundary is 1.8 miles away.
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; 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.
Hollis Crossroads land list
Rows run by nearest boundary, then by mapped-point miles; every land page holds the full permit rules, contacts and its county zones.
| Name | How far | Land type | Manager | Way in | Size (ac) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega National Forest core area | 1.8 mi W | National forest | USFS | Public-land seasons | 394,869 | – |
| Choccolocco WMA | 8.2 mi N | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 56,838 | No dog deer |
| Mountain Longleaf NWR | 13 mi NW | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge rules | 9,070 | – |
| Big Oak PDHA | 15 mi NE | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 1,839 | Quota hunts |
| R. L. Harris PDHA | 19 mi S | Disabled hunters | ADCNR WFF | Disabled, reservation | 248 | Quota hunts |
| Fort McClellan Training Center – Clarke Range Complex | 21 mi NW | Military post | Army Guard | One-day hunt | – | One day only |
| Hollins WMA | 35 mi SW | WMA | ADCNR WFF | WMA license, area permit | 28,802 | 2 dove fields |
| Indian Mountain Complex (Forever Wild) | 37 mi N | Forever Wild tract | Forever Wild | License, free map | 1,127 | Archery deer only |
The biggest piece of ground here is Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area: 56,838 acres. Within 10 miles there are 1 WMA or community hunting area and 1 federal area. Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area runs on its 2026-27 area permit, which sets the seasons, legal weapons and bag limits there. Call Brandon Howell (biologist) at (256) 846-3004 with questions. Disabled hunters can reserve Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Area, 15 mi from Hollis Crossroads. On Indian Mountain Complex (Forever Wild), county seasons and limits apply, with the free Forever Wild permit map in hand. Alabama seasons apply across Talladega National Forest, away from homes, campsites and developed sites. Hollins Wildlife Management Area has 2 managed dove fields on the ADCNR list, starting with Hollins (Field 1) (grain sorghum and browntop millet).
Hollis Crossroads area notes
- Talladega National Forest: 394,869 acres; open for deer, turkey
- Choccolocco WMA: Cleburne County near Heflin; 56,838 acres; seasons for deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, rabbit; no deer dogs (permit PDF)
- Mountain Longleaf NWR: 9,070 acres; open for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
- Big Oak PDHA: 1,839 acres; seasons for deer
- R. L. Harris PDHA: 248 acres; hunted for deer
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.
Hollis Crossroads SOA and PDHA options
From Hollis Crossroads, the closest limited-quota ground starts 15 mi away at Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Area. PDHAs take hunters with a physician certification or an Alabama disabled license, by application and reservation, two or three days a week.
| Area | Miles off | Kind | What it offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak PDHA | 15 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
| R. L. Harris PDHA | 19 mi | Disabled hunters | Deer, by reservation |
From the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page and the 2026-27 PDHA map packet (lands.json); deadlines from regs.json. Checked November 1, 2026.
County-by-county rules for Hollis Crossroads hunters
Zones, dog rules and special areas change at county lines and road lines, which is why Hollis Crossroads gets a county-by-county table.
| County | Deer | Turkey | Doves | Dogs for deer | Special rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County this county | E / A | 1 | North | Stalk only | – |
| Clay County | A | 3 | North | Not listed | Fall turkey |
| Bibb County | A | 1 | North | Stalk only | – |
| Talladega County | A | 3 | North | Permit only | Fall turkey |
| Perry County | A / B | 1 | North | Stalk only | – |
Only part of Cleburne County falls in Zone E; the map shows Zone A elsewhere, so check where your land sits. (Zone E, Zone A; deer zone map.) Archery in Zone E runs October 1 to January 27, 2027, and the private-land gun season opens November 7, 2026. Hunters may take three bucks a season (one a day); at least one of those must have four or more points on one side. Cleburne County bans dogs for deer. Cleburne County is turkey Zone 1; gobbler season runs March 20 through May 3, 2027. Cleburne County is in the dove North Zone; the first segment opens September 5, 2026. No baiting on public land; on private or leased land a Bait Privilege License is required.
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.
Hollis Crossroads processors and shops
Alabama keeps no public list of hunting guides or preserves, so those rows come from directory listings; phone before you drive. East Alabama Deer Processing (30 mi) is on the ADCNR CWD sampling list. Taxidermy work near Hollis Crossroads starts with Brought To Life Taxidermy, listed in Heflin. Ammo and licenses aside, Tallapoosa River Outfitters in Heflin is the first gear store we list. The nearest preserve or guide business is Southern Empire Whitetails, about 24 mi from Hollis Crossroads.
| Kind | 15 mi | 35 mi | Closest listing | Distance | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer cutting | 0 | 3 | Thompson's Meat Processing Co | 19 mi NW | Alexandria |
| Taxidermists | 1 | 5 | Brought To Life Taxidermy | 4.7 mi NE | Heflin |
| Hunting retailers | 4 | 13 | Tallapoosa River Outfitters | 12 mi NE | Heflin |
| Guide businesses | 0 | 1 | Southern Empire Whitetails | 24 mi S | Wadley |
Deer cutting
Taxidermists
Hunting retailers
Guide businesses
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.
Hollis Crossroads dates from archery to spring turkey
Gun deer dates differ for private or leased land and for open-permit public land, and dog hunting is limited by county, so read the season column closely for Cleburne County.
| Game | Season | Zone | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | 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 | |
| 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.
Upcoming dates around Hollis Crossroads
A straight-line radius of about 30 miles holds 1 upcoming date, covering Learn to Hunt workshop.
Next up
| Dates | Event | Mi | Where | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2027 | Let's Talk Turkey Hunting (ADCNR Learn to Hunt workshop) | 16 | Choccolocco WMA near Piedmont | Register | Source |
Hollis Crossroads: gun clubs and ADCNR lines nearby
The three closest ranges to Hollis Crossroads, measured as the crow flies.
The nearest state-run range is Etowah Public Shooting Range, 41 miles off. Hours
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 1, 2026.
Hollis Crossroads turkey and CWD numbers
ADCNR bins Cleburne County at 209-296 gobblers reported in 2025. Alabama hunters reported 17,049 turkeys in 2025 against 18,263 the year before. Deer harvest by county is not published by ADCNR; this page leaves it out rather than estimate.
| County | Gobblers, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cleburne County | 209-296 |
| Clay County | 137-208 |
| Bibb County | 137-208 |
| Talladega County | 209-296 |
| Perry County | 137-208 |
| Year | Tested | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hollis Crossroads legal shooting light
Migratory birds run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset; game animals get the extra half hour after sunset, unless a night season applies.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer and game | Ducks, geese, doves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:46 a.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 6:16 a.m.–6:40 p.m. | 6:16 a.m.–6:10 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:19 a.m. | 4:37 p.m. | 5:49 a.m.–5:07 p.m. | 5:49 a.m.–4:37 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Ducks open | 6:25 a.m. | 4:35 p.m. | 5:55 a.m.–5:05 p.m. | 5:55 a.m.–4:35 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:42 a.m. | 4:37 p.m. | 6:12 a.m.–5:07 p.m. | 6:12 a.m.–4:37 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:46 a.m. | 4:55 p.m. | 6:16 a.m.–5:25 p.m. | 6:16 a.m.–4:55 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:32 a.m. | 5:20 p.m. | 6:02 a.m.–5:50 p.m. | 6:02 a.m.–5:20 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.
Hollis Crossroads wildlife office contacts
The WFF District II office in Jacksonville handles WMAs, dove fields and biologists for Cleburne County. District offices also take deer for CWD sampling during office hours.
Jacksonville: ADCNR staff, a 24 mi drive
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 1, 2026.
Asked about Hollis Crossroads
Counting areas inside 10 miles, how many does Hollis Crossroads have?
2 listed areas covering about 39,469 acres.
Are deer dates around Hollis Crossroads set by Zone A or by Zone B?
Cleburne County reads as Zone A on the map.
What date does rifle season for deer start around Hollis Crossroads?
On private or leased land in Zone E: November 7, 2026.
Which spring gobbler dates cover Cleburne County?
Zone 1 dates, March 20 to May 3, 2027.
Does Cleburne County allow dog deer hunting?
No, it is on the stalk-only list.
Could I hunt by a feeder on a WMA near Hollis Crossroads?
No. Baiting is banned on WMAs, SOAs, federal land and other public land.
Are spring gobbler hunters near Hollis Crossroads exempt from orange?
No, turkey hunters are exempt on private land; WMAs exempt only migratory bird hunters.
After a gobbler goes down near Hollis Crossroads, what comes first?
Enter it on the harvest record before moving or dressing it, then use Game Check within 48 hours.
Do Hollis Crossroads hunters lose Sundays during deer season?
Yes, unless an area sets other days.
Which venison processor lies closest to Hollis Crossroads?
Thompson's Meat Processing Co of Alexandria sits 19 mi away, the shortest haul on our list.
Which Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries district includes Hollis Crossroads?
WFF District II, run from Jacksonville.
Name the four town pages nearest to Hollis Crossroads.
Delta, Heflin, Choccolocco and Anniston, ordered by distance from Hollis Crossroads.
Leaving Hollis Crossroads, which listed hunting land do I reach first?
Talladega National Forest, whose nearest boundary is 1.8 miles away. Second on the list is Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area, whose nearest boundary is 8.2 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.
Hollis Crossroads trip checklist
Before leaving Hollis Crossroads, confirm the county and deer zone of the land you picked and whether it needs an area permit.
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