WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA tracts acquired through the Forever Wild Program.

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1 Forever Wild Land Trust Tracts with Hunting Provisions Prepared by Alabama State Lands Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (334) Updated: October 2014 The following information describes Forever Wild Tracts with provisions for public hunting. Forever Wild tracts may be designated for use under one or more of four categories: Wildlife Management Areas, Nature Preserves, Recreation Areas, and State Parks. Several tracts have been purchased solely to add to or create a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). These tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) to improve hunting related activities. Some tracts are cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on these tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. Tracts designated solely as Nature Preserves and Recreation Areas are managed by the State Lands Division. Hunting is often allowed on these tracts as a recreational activity, but it is not the only recreational activity that takes place there. Forever Wild tracts purchased as additions to State Parks do not allow hunting and trapping, consistent with State Parks regulations. Forever Wild tracts not designated below do not have an open hunting season. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA tracts acquired through the Forever Wild Program. Maps of the State s Wildlife Management Areas are available at: The Barbour WMA -Rmack Tract Additions and Dixon Tract Addition in Barbour and Bullock County are a mix of pine and hardwood forest habitats. These combined 6,430 acre acquisitions serve as a public land addition to the Barbour Wildlife Management Area, which is one of the largest and oldest state owned public hunting areas in Alabama (see purchase # 2). Barbour Co., T11N, R22E, multiple townships and sections, Bullock Co., T12N, R25E, Section 13; T11 & 12N, R27E, multiple areas within Sections 5, 6, 7, 31, 32 Cahaba River WMA Tract in Shelby and Bibb County consists of a 93 year hunting lease for 70% of the Wildlife Management Area. The tract is comprised of mountainous and wooded terrain, hosting springs, rocky bluffs as well as early successional habitats within reclaimed areas and plantation forests bordering the Cahaba River. In partnership with the Molpus Timberlands, the plantation timber is under a pre-existing 93 year lease arrangement with a third party. multiple townships and sections

2 Coosa WMA: Cahaba & Columbiana Tracts, Weogufka State Forest Addition, Hancock Phase II Addition Coosa County, 11,350 acres. These tracts are cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on the tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as part of the Coosa WMA. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and limits established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT AT THIS LOCATION. Contact the WFF Prattville Office for additional details on regulations, seasons, limits, and trapping (334) Township 22N, Range 16, & 17E, Multiple Sections Flag Mountain, Mitchell Dam, Mitchell Dam Northwest, and Richville Quads; T23N, R17E, S1,11, 12, 14 and 23; T22N, R17E Sections 26, 27, 34 and 35 Lauderdale and Freedom Hills WMA Tract Additions, Walker, BDM, JCM, BTW, Tassin, Shaw Hollow and Pea Ridge Tract Additions, Freedom Hills Adams and McCullough Additions, Lauderdale Whitsett Hollow Addition, Tom Ray Swamp, Denson Tract Addition Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, 32,130 acres. Numerous acquisitions provide public land for two WMAs that have been experiencing recent declines in acreage due to loss of leased land. The hunting and fishing programs on the tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as part of the Lauderdale and Freedom Hills WMAs. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and limits annually established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT AT THESE LOCATIONS. For additional details on regulations, seasons, and limits contact WFF at (256) for Freedoms Hills and (256) for Lauderdale. Multiple locations South and North of the Tennessee River. The Pickwick, Waterloo, Wright, Margerum, Cherokee, Bishop, Barton, Pleasant Site, Pleasant Grove and Yellow Creek Quad; T01S R14W Section 32 Little River Canyon WMA-The Little River Canyon-Hancock/TNC Addition in Cherokee County is a mix of pine and hardwood forest habitats. This 1,506 acre acquisition serves as a public land addition to the Little River Canyon Wildlife Management Area, which is one of the largest and oldest state owned public hunting areas in Alabama. T07 & 08S, R10E, multiple sections Lowndes WMA- Riggins Tract and Big Swamp Creek Addition in Lowndes County consists of 1,967 acres of upland and bottomland hardwoods, pine plantations and open fields on gently rolling alluvial land within Alabama s black belt. The tracts are being managed, along with other federal and state land acquisitions in the area, as part of the Lowndes Wildlife Management Area. The tract abuts Highway 80 and offers new access to other WMA land in the southern quadrant of the public hunting area. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and limits established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT AT THIS LOCATION. Part of the Riggins Tract is restricted to bow hunting only. Contact the office at Lowndes WMA for additional details on regulations, seasons, limits, and trapping at (205) or (334)

3 T16N, R15E, Sections 19 and 30; Lowndesboro Quad; T15N, R13E, portions of Sections 8, 13, 18, & 19 Mobile-Tensaw Delta: Delta Tract, Bayou Canot, Salco and Middle River, Middle River West, McMillan Tracts 1, 2 & 3, Jacinto Port, Bayou Jessamine, Coastal Land Trust, Bayou Sara, Mifflin Lake Tract Addition; Bayou Sara CLT, and N. Q. Adams Additions - Baldwin and Mobile Counties, 43,743 acres. These tracts are cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on the tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as part of the Upper Delta and W.L. Holland WMA. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and limits established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT AT THESE LOCATIONS. Contact the WFF Spanish Fort Office for additional details on regulations, seasons, limits, and trapping (334) Contact the WFF Spanish Fort Office for specific descriptions. (251) The Basin, Bilbo Island, Chickasaw, and Stiggins Lake Quads Mulberry Fork WMA Tract in Walker and Tuscaloosa County consists of a 93 year hunting lease for the entire 33,280 acre Wildlife Management Area. The tract is comprised of mountainous and wooded terrain, hosting springs, rocky bluffs as well as early successional habitats within reclaimed areas and plantation forests bordering the Bankhead Lake portion of the Black Warrior River. In partnership with the Molpus Timberlands, the plantation timber is under a pre-existing 93 year lease arrangement with a third party. multiple townships and sections Perdido River-Longleaf Hills Tracts and Perdido Swift Addition Baldwin County, 5970 acres. These tracts are cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on the tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as part of the Perdido WMA. multiple sections within T2S, T3S and R4S, R5S, R6S Walls of Jericho, Jacob Farm Addition, Post Oak Flat, Henshaw Cove, Sims/ Swaim/Johnson Addition Tracts, Post Oak Flat Patrick Addition, And Jacobs Mountain Addition, Walls of Jericho Hurricane Creek Addition - Jackson County, 24,381 acres. The Walls of Jericho, Post Oak Flats, Henshaw Cove, Sims/Swaim/Johnson, Post Oak Flat Patrick Addition, and Jacobs Mountain Tracts are cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The Jacob Farm tract was purchased solely as an addition to James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on these tracts are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as part of James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and 3

4 limits established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT AT THIS LOCATION. Contact the office at Skyline WMA for additional details on regulations, seasons, limits, and trapping regulations (256) For the Walls of Jericho Tract west of highway 79 and the Henshaw Cove Tract, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are only allowed to retrieve a harvested deer. Township 1S and 2S, Range 4E, 5E, 6E and 7E Multiple Sections Estill Fork, Hytop and Eureka Quads; T2S, R6E, Sections 17,18, 20, 21, 28, 29, 20, 32 and 33 TS3, R6E, Section 4; T02S, R04E, T03S, R04E Multiple Sections Wehle Tract- Bullock County, 1,505 acres. This tract is cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Wildlife Management Area. The hunting and fishing programs on 626 acres of the tract are managed by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division and have been included within the Barbour County Wildlife Management Area. Hunting regulations for this tract follow the seasons and limits established for the WMA. A WMA LICENSE AND PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HUNT THE 626 ACRES AT THIS LOCATION. Contact the office at Barbour County WMA for additional details on regulations, seasons, limits, and trapping regulations (334) Township 12N, Range 22E, Sections 28 & 29 Comer Quad COMMUNITY HUNTING AREAS Coon Gulf-Glawson and Coon Gulf Blue Hole Tracts - Jackson County, 3245 acres. Cooperatively managed by the State Lands Division and the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division as a Nature Preserve, Recreation Area, and Community Hunting Area. multiple sections in T3S, R8E Grand Bay Savannah Complex (Grand Bay Savannah Tract, Grand Bay Savannah Addition, Little River Road Addition Tract, and Giddens Tract Addition) - Mobile County, 5,151 acres. Managed by the State Lands Division as a Nature Preserve for unique plant and animal communities. Upland and wetland areas support small populations of game species, while riparian portions along Portersville and Grand Bays support some wintering waterfowl. T7S, R3W, and parts of Sections 19, 20, 28, 29, 30 Grand Bay Quad The Riverton Community Hunting Area (Boone Branch Addition, Riverton CHA Ables Road Addition) in Colbert County is a mix of pine and hardwood forest habitats. This 80 acre acquisition provides for public land additions to the Riverton Community Hunting Area, which coupled with the Freedom Hills WMA, had been experiencing recent declines in acreage until Forever Wild=s Southern Timber Venture purchase in 2001 (see purchase #20, #43, and #45). 4

5 80 acres - T02S, R13W, portion of Section 22 The Yates Lake West Tract and Weil Trust Addition in Elmore County consist of 5,493acres of a pine-hardwood hills and creek valleys on the western shore of Yates Lake. Habitat components include longleaf pine stands and mature hardwood creek bottoms, as well as the protection of 3 miles of shoreline along the Tallapoosa River. The tract is to be managed for a broad assortment of public recreational opportunities, as a nature preserve, and an environmental education study area. T19N, R21& 22E, in Sections 10,11,12,13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 7,18,19,30 respectively; T19N, R21E Sections 1, 2, and 12, T19N, R22E Sections 6 and 7 NATURE PRESERVES AND RECREATION AREAS Available as Open Permit Public Land subject to Rules , , and found at the end of this document. Hunters must have valid hunting license and follow regulations, seasons, and limits for the county in which the tract is located. Some of the most popular hunting activities available on each tract are detailed below. See Rule and for specific restrictions. For more information contact the State Lands Division at LANDALA or see Blowing Spring Cave- Lauderdale County 60 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve by the State Lands Division for a unique bat cave. The tract is largely a bottomland hardwood forest adjacent to First Creek. The forest and river support populations of various game species. No open season for deer or turkey. Permissible activities include hunting small game with primitive weapons. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. T02 R07W, in Section 19 Lexington Quad Coon Creek Tract- Tallapoosa County, 320 acres. Managed as a Recreation Area by the State Lands Division, with a public boat launch on Yates Reservoir. Upland areas support small populations of game species, while riparian portions along Coon Creek Cove support some wintering waterfowl. Permissible activities include bow/crossbow hunting for deer, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting. No ATVs allowed. See rule for specific restrictions. T19N, R22E, in Sections 28 and 29 Tallassee Quad Shoal Creek Preserve Tract- Lauderdale County, 296 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve and Recreation Area by the State Lands Division for unique plants and animals. Recreational opportunities include hiking trails that extend throughout the tract. Permissible activities include bow/crossbow hunting for deer, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. 5

6 Township 1S, Range 10W, Section 32 Township 2S, Range 10W, Section 5 & 6 Pruitton, Blackburn Quads Indian Mountain Complex (Indian Mountain Tract, Indian Mountain-Garner Tract) - Cherokee County, 514 and 80 acres. Managed as a Recreation Area by the State Lands Division, primarily to facilitate long-distance hiking along the Pinhoti Trail. Permissible activities include bow/crossbow hunting for deer, turkey hunting, and small game hunting. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. T11S, R11E, in Section 36; T11S, R12E, in Section 31 T12S, R11E, in Section 1; Indian Mountain Quad Lillian Swamp Complex (Lillian Swamp South Addition, Lillian Swamp West Addition and Caney Bayou) - Baldwin County, 1858 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve for unique plant and animal communities, upland and wetland areas support a variety of game. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. Township 7S, Range 6E, Sections 13 & 24 Township 7S, Range 7E, Section18 Lillian Quad The Old Cahawba Prairie Tract in Dallas County is a black-belt prairie site that includes a mix of grassland habitats and pine-plantation forest situated between drainages of the Cahaba River and Big Swamp Creek. This 3,007 acre acquisition provides for habitat restoration opportunities of rare prairie habitats, as well as several recreation opportunities. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. T16N and 15N, R09E and 10E, portions of Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 25, 30, 31, 34 and 35 Pike County Pocosin Tract- Pike County, 190 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve by the State Lands Division for unique plant communities. Upland areas support small populations of game species. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. T9N, R21E, in Section 1 T9N, R22E, in Section 6 Troy Quad 6

7 The Red Hills Tracts in Monroe County is a wet ravine and upland pine forest site that includes a mix of natural coastal plain habitats and pine-plantation forest situated between drainages of the Alabama River along Beaver and Tallahatchee Creek. These 4,376 acre acquisitions provides crucial habitat for the federally listed red hills salamander, and many other rare species of plants and animals occupying these habitats. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. 4,376 acres multiple sections in T9N and T10N, R07E Sipsey River Complex (Sipsey Sullivan, Sipsey Randolph, and Sipsey Robertson Tracts, Sipsey River Swamp 2012, Sipsey River Swamp TH Robertson, Sipsey River Swamp Springer, Sipsey Pruett) - Tuscaloosa County, 7,185 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve and Recreation Area by the State Lands Division for unique riverine animals and wetland habitats. The tract is largely a bottomland hardwood forest adjacent to the Sipsey River. The forest, swamps, and river support populations of various game species, and some waterfowl. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. All terrain vehicle operation (4-wheelers or any motorized vehicle) is permitted only during designated hunting seasons and only to access the property for hunting or fishing. ALL SUCH VEHICLES MUST REMAIN ON THE MAIN ROAD ONLY. See Rule for specific restrictions. T21S, R12W, in Sections 3, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 31 T22S, R03E, Sections 5 and 6 Romulus Quad Splinter Hill Bog Complex (Splinter Hill Bog Tract, Ben May Tract, International Paper Addition) - Baldwin County, 1,233 acres. Managed as a Nature Preserve for unique wetland plant communities. Big game hunting is limited to stalk hunting deer and feral hog with a muzzle loader, shotgun with slug, and bow/crossbow. Turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and small game hunting follow regular seasons, arms and limits for these areas. No ATVs allowed. See Rule for specific restrictions. Township 1N, Range 4E, Section 21 Township 1N, Range 4E, Section 28 Perdido Quad 7

8 Regulations governing hunting and other conduct on Forever Wild Lands N. Gunter Guy, Jr Regulation of Certain Conduct On Lands Under State Lands Division Jurisdiction (1) Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the Director of the State Lands Division, it shall be unlawful on any state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the State Lands Division: (a) To hunt, trap, use dogs, possess firearms, traps, or bow and arrow, without a proper license. See (1) (r) for limited exception for certain lawfully authorized handguns possessed for personal protection. (b) For any person to carry in or on a vehicle, any of the following: any firearms (including pistols) with ammunition in the magazine, breech or clip attached to firearms, or black powder weapons with primer, cap or flash powder in place, or cocked crossbows. See (1)(r) for limited exception for certain lawfully authorized handguns possessed for personal protection. (c) To camp except in designated areas. Campers using generators must camp in an area designated for generator use. Individuals or groups may camp for a period not to exceed nine (9) days in any thirty (30) day period. Campfires must be extinguished before departing. No warming fires shall be permitted away from camping area. (d) To kill, collect or willfully molest any species of wildlife except those designated for hunting. (e) To discharge fireworks at any time. (f) To discharge firearms or archery equipment for target practice. (g) To hunt or discharge firearms or shoot a bow and arrow or crossbow within 150 yards of any designated camping area, dwelling, dam or timber operation, 100 yards of any paved or unpaved public road or highway, or within a posted safety zone or on Sunday within one/half mile of any church. (h) For any person except authorized personnel to operate any motor driven vehicle behind, under or around any locked gate, barricaded road or sign which prohibits vehicular traffic. (i) For any unauthorized person at any time to operate a motor scooter, ATV, motorcycle, motorized trail bike, or any motor driven vehicle except on regularly used roads open for public use by four wheel vehicle traffic; or for any unauthorized person to ride or possess horses except: (1) on roads open to four-wheel motorized vehicles; and (2) in areas, roads, and trails, designated as open to horses. 8

9 (j) For any person except authorized personnel to block or otherwise stop traffic on any road or at any gate by any means including by parking a vehicle in such a way that passage around the vehicle is impossible. (k) For any person to deposit, distribute or scatter grain, salt, litter, or any other materials. (l) To damage or remove any trees, crops, plants or other vegetation, minerals, precious metals, dirt, gravel, stones, artifacts, fossils, firewood, mulch, leaf litter, sod or pine straw. (m) To erect or use a permanent tree stand or scaffold. (n) To cast a light of any kind, either hand held, affixed to a vehicle, or otherwise, between the hours of sunset and sunrise except in areas where the state law is more restrictive. This paragraph does not apply to the headlights of vehicles traveling in a normal manner on an open established road. (o) To hunt from an elevated stand or platform without attaching themselves to the tree or platform with a full-body safety harness, capable of supporting their weight. (p) To violate any posted restrictions on entry, hunting, fishing, or other conduct. (q) To release any animal, bird, fish, other wildlife, or introduce any plant or other vegetative material. (r) Nothing in this regulation prohibits the possession of handguns by lawfully authorized persons for personal protection provided the handguns are not used to hunt or take or to attempt to take wildlife except as otherwise provided by this regulation. Statutory Authority: 9-2-7, 9-2-8, , Code of Alabama 1975 PENALTY: As provided by law. 6/27/2007; 10/14/2011(ER); 11/17/2011; 07/23/2014; 09/15/2014 9

10 N. Gunter Guy, Jr Special Hunting Seasons for Certain Forever Wild and State Lands Division Lands (1) The following special hunting seasons, in accordance with the belowstated times, places, manners, and means, are hereby established for the following Forever Wild and State Lands Division lands: Lillian Swamp Complex - Lillian Swamp South, Caney Bayou, and Lillian Swamp West tracts, Baldwin County; Pike County Pocosin Complex -- Pike County Pocosin and the Sellers addition, Pike County; Sipsey River Complex Sipsey Sullivan, Sipsey Randolph, and Sipsey Robertson tracts, Tuscaloosa County; Splinter Hill Bog Complex - Splinter Hill Bog Ben May, Splinter Hill Bog International Paper Addition, and Splinter Hill Bog Ben May Charitable Trust tracts, Baldwin County; Old Cahawba Prairie Tract, Dallas County; and Red Hills Complex Weyerhaeuser and Fire Tower Road Additions, and York North and South Additions and Hancock tracts, Monroe County: (a) The hunting seasons as established in Rule entitled " Hunting Seasons," Rule entitled Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose, and Teal Hunting Seasons, and Rule , entitled Open Trapping Seasons on Fur-Bearers, as they apply to said lands and to "Open Permit-Public Land" in the particular portions of the counties in which the tracts are located, shall apply except as otherwise provided herein: 1. Hunting of waterfowl shall be restricted to thirty (30) minutes prior to sunrise until 12 noon during the state waterfowl seasons. 2. Hunting of feral swine (wild hogs) shall be limited to October 1 through April 30 for Pike County Pocosin Complex in Pike County and Sipsey River Complex in Tuscaloosa County, and shall be limited to October 1 through May 31 for Splinter Hill Bog Complex and Lillian Swamp Complex in Baldwin County, Old Cahawba Prairie Tract in Dallas County and Red Hills Complex in Monroe County, (no bag limit). 3. Deer hunting shall be limited to shotgun with slugs, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, crossbow, or spear. 4. No centerfire rifles or buckshot shall be allowed for any type of hunting. 5. No dogs shall be permitted for hunting deer, coyote, and feral swine (wild hogs). 10

11 6. Special muzzleloader season for Deer: By muzzleloader only Stalk hunting only (no dogs). During the special muzzleloader deer season, two (2) deer per day only one (1) of which may be an antlered buck and only one (1) may be an unantlered deer (except spotted fawns), is permitted November 10 to November 14. (2) The following special hunting seasons, in accordance with the belowstated times, places, manners, and means, are hereby established for the following Forever Wild lands: Coon Creek Tract, Tallapoosa County; Indian Mountain Complex Indian Mountain and Indian Mountain Garner tracts, Cherokee County; and Shoal Creek Preserve Tract, Lauderdale County: (a) The hunting seasons as established in Rule entitled " Hunting Seasons," and Rule entitled Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose and Teal Hunting Seasons, as they apply to said lands and to "Open Permit-Public Land" in the particular portions of the counties in which the tracts are located, shall apply except as otherwise provided herein: 1. Hunting of feral swine (wild hogs) shall be limited to October 1 through April 30 (no bag limit). 2. Deer hunting shall be limited to bow and arrow, crossbow, or spear. 3. No firearms permitted except for shotguns, 10 gauges or smaller using standard No. 2 shot or smaller. Note: This prohibition shall not apply to the possession of handguns by lawfully authorized persons for their personal protection, provided the handguns are not used to hunt or take or attempt to take wildlife except as otherwise provided by this regulation. 4. No dogs shall be permitted for hunting deer, coyote, and feral swine (wild hogs). 5. No trapping shall be allowed. Statutory Authority: 9-2-7, 9-2-8, , , and Code of Alabama 1975 PENALTY: As provided by law. 12/14/2000(E);8/28/2001(E).7/16/2002(E);7/17/2003(E);8/17/2004(E);8/16/2005(E); 8/28/2006(E); 10/25/2007(E); 10/27/2008(E); 10/5/2009(E); 8/30/2010 (E); 8/24/2011(E); 9/21/2012 (E); 8/30/2013(E). 07/28/2014 (E) 11

12 N. Gunter Guy, Jr Special Hunting Seasons for Blowing Springs Cave Tract (Forever Wild Lands), Lauderdale County (1) The following special hunting seasons, in accordance with the belowstated times, places, manners, and means, are hereby established: (a) The hunting seasons as established in Rule entitled " Hunting Seasons," and as established in Rule entitled " Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose and Teal Hunting Seasons," as they apply to that portion of Lauderdale County known as the Blowing Springs Cave Tract (Forever Wild Lands), and as they apply to "Open Permit-Public Land" in that portion of Lauderdale County, shall apply to hunting on the Blowing Springs Cave Tract (Forever Wild Lands), except as otherwise provided herein: 1. There shall be no open season for deer or turkey. 2. The only legal firearms or weapons shall be black powder firearms otherwise legal for hunting and long bows, compound bows, and crossbows otherwise legal for hunting. Note: This prohibition shall not apply to the possession of handguns by lawfully authorized persons for their personal protection, provided the handguns are not used to hunt or take or attempt to take wildlife except as otherwise provided by this regulation. 3. No trapping shall be allowed. Statutory Authority: 9-2-7, 9-2-8, , , and Code of Alabama 1975 PENALTY: As provided by law. 11/14/2002(E); 7/17/2003(E); 8/17/2004(E);8/16/05(E);8/28/2006(E);10/25/2007(E); 10/27/2008(E);10/1/2009(E); 8/30/2010(E); 8/24/2011(E); 9/21/2012(E);8/30/2013(E); 07/28/2014(E). 12

13 Open Gate Dates for Public Hunting Access on Certain Forever Wild Lands Hunting Seasons Collin Roberts: *Baldwin County- Lillian Swamp Tract (open December 13, and 14, 2014) AND (January 10 and 11, 2015) & (February 14 and 15, 2015) Kris Drobisch: *Baldwin County- Splinter Hill Bog Tract (open December 13, and 14, 2014) AND (January 10, and 11, 2015) & (February 14 and 15, 2015) Jeremy Doss: *Monroe County- Red Hills Tract (open December 13, and 14, 2014) AND (January 10 and 11, 2015) & (February 14 and 15, 2015) David Hopper: *Dallas County- Old Cahawba Tract (open December 13 and 14, 2014) AND (January 10 and 11, 2015) & (February 14 and 15, 2015) 13