Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge is one of

over 500 national wildlife refuges. The

primary objective of a national wildlife

refuge is to provide habitat for the

conservation and benefit of all species of

wildlife. The harvest of surplus animals is

one tool used to manage wildlife populations

at a level compatible with its habitat. It also

provides recreational opportunities and

permits the use of valuable renewable

resources.

All applicable Federal and State

regulations are in effect.

Hunting is allowed in designated areas

only. Areas closed to hunting are marked

with “No Hunting” or “Seasonally Closed”

signs.

Only designated species may be taken.

Hunting gear and vehicles are subject to

compliance checks.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Vehicles and bicycles are restricted to

graveled roads maintained for public

traffic. No ATV’s allowed. Parked vehicles must not block roads,

gates, or field accesses.

Hunters under age of 16 must be

supervised by an adult not less than 21

years old and must remain in sight and

normal voice contact with the adult. For

small game hunts, the adult may supervise

no more than two youths. For big game

hunts, the adult may supervise only one

youth.

Permits/Fees

Permits must be signed and carried along

with the appropriate state hunting license

or hunters safety course card as required

by state law.

For non-quota hunts (archery deer, dove,

squirrel and rabbit), a permit and a valid

state hunting license are required. There is

no fee. For quota hunts (youth deer, waterfowl

and youth waterfowl), permittees will be

selected by random drawing. Applications

are available at and must be returned to

the Refuge Office. Successful applicants

will be issued a permit for a specific date.

A user fee will be charged to each quota

hunter. Once notified, the selectee must

prepay by check or money order (no cash)

made payable to U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service before a permit will be issued.

Permits are nontransferable.

Check Station

All hunters must report harvest

information. Quota hunters will check in

and out at a staffed check station; nonquota hunters will log their harvest at the

self-check station in Alabama and Georgia

or phone information to refuge office within

24 hours (334/687 4065).

Deer

Only portable tree stands may be used.

Stands must be removed from trees after

each day’s hunt. Safety belt use is required.

It is illegal to hunt from a tree in which a

metal object has been driven, or screwed.

Hunting by aid of or distributing any feed,

salt, or other minerals is prohibited. Wild hogs may be taken during all deer

hunts. No limit.

Archery Non-Quota Hunt

Hunters may not enter the refuge prior to 11/2 hour before sunrise and remain more

than 11/2 hour after sunset.

Still hunting only - no stalking or man

drives permitted.

Hunter orange must be worn (size

prescribed by each state) when the gun deer

season is open in the county the refuge is

located and is recommended during the

remaining archery season.

Alabama

Hunting is allowed October 15 -

January 31.

The bag limit is two deer per day, only one

can be an antlered buck.

Georgia

Hunting is allowed September 11 -

January 9.

The area between Bustahatchee and Rood

Creek is not open to archery deer hunting

until November 1.

The bag limit is ten antlerless and two

antlered deer (one must have a minimum

four points on one side). Either sex may be

taken during entire season above. Youth Quota Deer Hunt (ages 10-16)

A special firearm hunt will be held in

Georgia on the following dates: October 2,

3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24.

Supervising adult must be 21 or older.

State bag limits apply. Special deer tags

will be available for two bonus deer

harvested on Eufaula National Wildlife

Refuge. All other deer will count toward

hunter’s season limit.

Hunter orange (500 inches) must be worn

as prescribed by state law.

Hunters are required to stay in their

assigned areas and to attend a pre- hunt

safety briefing the morning of the hunt.

Selectees will be notified of a special oneday scouting day.

Dove Non-Quota Hunt

Hunt will be held on selected fields on the

Alabama portion of the refuge. Hunts will

be 12:00 noon until sunset on October 9 and

13. The October 9 hunt is a designated

adult/youth hunt. Each youth (ages 10 - 15)

must hunt; adult supervisors may also hunt.

Non-toxic shot is required (no lead shot).

Rabbit and Squirrel Non-Quota Hunt

Hunting is allowed on the Alabama portion

of the refuge during February.

No dogs are allowed.

Shotguns only; no rifles. Waterfowl Quota Hunt (ages 16 and older)

Hunting will be on Saturdays in the Kennedy Impoundment (Alabama) and Wednesdays in the Bradley Impoundment

(Georgia) until noon during state seasons.

All other areas within Eufaula Refuge are

closed to waterfowl hunting.

Non-toxic shot is required with a limit of 25

shells per hunter.

Standby hunters may fill unclaimed blinds by

a random draw the morning of each hunt.

Those drawn must pay a $15.00 fee, payable

by check or money order. No cash payment. Youth Quota Waterfowl Hunt (ages 10 -15)

A special one day hunt will be held

Saturdays on the Georgia and Alabama

portion on a date established by each State.

Standby hunters will be allowed. A $15.00

fee is charged for each youth.

Adult/Youth Waterfowl Hunt (ages 10 -15)

A special adult/youth hunt will be held on

Georgia and Alabama portions the first

Saturday of each state’s waterfowl season.

Standby hunters will be allowed. A $15.00

fee is charged for each hunter.

Safety

Hunters are cautioned to identify targets

before shooting. Non-hunting refuge visitors

may be present and not wearing hunter

orange. Persons with disabilities are

encouraged to inquire at the

refuge office for hunting

opportunities within the refuge.

Eufaula NWR 334/687 4065

Alabama Game Watch 800/272 4263

Georgia Poacher Hotline 800/241 4113

Georgia DNR Cell Phone *DNR

Fishing Fishing is permitted year-round on all

refuge waters. State and federal

regulations apply.

Lake Eufaula size and creel limits apply in

all refuge waters.

Bank fishing is limited to daylight hours. Frogging, turtle trapping, commercial

fishing and boats with motors are not

permitted in refuge impounded waters. Fishing in Lake Eufaula is legal with

Alabama or Georgia fishing license;

fishing in refuge impounded waters

requires a license for the state in which

you are fishing. Firearms are prohibited while fishing all

refuge waters. Fires are not allowed.

Eufaula

National

Wildlife

Refuge

General

Hunting

Regulations

A Refuge

Permit is

Required for

All Hunts!

Specific

Hunting

Regulations

Report Wildlife Violations by

Calling

General Fishing

Regulations
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Eufaula

National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting and Fishing

Regulations 2004 - 2005

Eufaula

National Wildlife Refuge

509 Old Highway 165

Eufaula, AL 36027

334/687 4065

http://eufaula.fws.gov

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

1 800/344 WILD

July 2004

2004 - 2005 Hunt Permit

The signing of this leaflet validates it as your general

refuge hunting permit and must be in your

possession while participating in authorized refuge

hunts. Quota hunt permits are issued separately.

I have read and understand these refuge regulations.

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