Public Hunting Access on Certain Forever Wild Lands

On the dates listed below, select gates that are kept closed throughout the year are opened to allow hunters easier access to the properties listed.

Hunters may take personal vehicles and ATVs through these gates, but they still have to abide by the Regulations of Certain Conduct on State Lands (220-4-.15) and are not allowed to operate vehicles except on regularly used roads.

Hunters should take note that not all gates will be open on these dates and they are not allowed to open or drive around locked gates.

Open Gate Dates for 2024-2025

Baldwin County  - Lillian Swamp Tract
Dec 7-8, 2024
Jan 8-9, 2025
Feb 26-27, 2025

Baldwin County -Splinter Hill Bog Tract
Dec 7-8, 2024
Jan 8-9, 2025
Feb 26-27, 2025

Dallas County - Old Cahaba Tract “West Zone”
Dec 7-8, 2024
Jan 8-9, 2025
Feb 26-27, 2025

Tuscaloosa County - Sipsey Rivier Swamp Complex “South Zone”
June 21-27, 2025
July 19-25, 2025
August 16-22, 2025
Sept 13-19, 2025