Hunting Near Florence, Alabama
Florence is one of four sister cities located in The Shoals of northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. Hunting and fishing in these parts are highly desirable and pursued by many residents, as well as visitors from neighboring states. Hunters in this area not only hunt to provide for their own families, but also to help feed needy families by donating game to local meat markets. Hunting seasons for the Florence area of Lauderdale County vary by the type of game. Fall and spring hunting seasons include deer, rabbit, and squirrel. Turkey hunting is allowed only in the spring.
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Instructions
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Complete a 10-hour hunter education course if you are 10 years of age or older and have not previously done so. Take the course in person or by computer and pass the required examinations, including an in-person field test.
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Purchase a hunting license for the game that you wish to hunt. Apply and pay for a license online with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, or call the agency's toll-free number, 888-848-6887. Obtain permits to hunt small game, spring turkey and archery deer at self-service locations at the Lauderdale County Courthouse and certain local stores.
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Duck hunting in Alabama requires state and federal duck stamps. Purchase a state duck stamp and a federal duck stamp if you intend to hunt migratory waterfowl. Purchase stamps by mail, electronically at a WFF District Office, or at most sporting goods and tackle shops.
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Apply for a management area permit and management area license for the Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area if you are planning to hunt on these lands. Obtain a separate permit for youth deer, youth turkey and gun deer hunting at the WMA's checking stations on days these hunts are scheduled.
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Obtain up-to-date regulation books from check stations or local convenience stores. Keep the regulation books with you at all times for reference.
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Contact hunting clubs located in and near Florence. Pay the club's fees to hunt on their leased lands. Each club has its own rules and may have private bag limits to help control game numbers.
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Post your land to keep unwanted hunters off your property. Buy or lease your own land for hunting purposes if you do not want to join a club. Contact local real estate companies a few months before the peak hunting season, since there may be more competition from buyers during highly desirable times.
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Tips & Warnings
A valid hunter education card from another state is valid in Alabama.
Call the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at 334-242-3465 to verify that it has federal duck stamps available. The duck stamp application can be printed from the agency's website, and mailed in.
Hunting licenses purchased on the state agency's website can be printed on your home printer.
Self-service permit locations for small game, archery deer and spring turkey are located at Dick's Sporting Goods, McFarland Bottom and Walmart in Florence, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Trapping permits must be obtained by writing to the Area Biologist at P.O. Box 332, Waterloo, AL 35677.
References
Resources
- Alabama Forest Owner's Association Inc.: Hunting Land Available for Lease
- LoopNet: Lauderdale County Land for Sale
- Outdoor Alabama: Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Licenses
- Outdoor Alabama: Wildlife Management Area Hunting Schedule and Information
- Outdoor Alabama: Wildlife Management Area Maps and Hunting Permits
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