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This web site is dedicated to the safe and ethical use of a valuable Alabama natural resource... THE CAHABA RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA.

 

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Bow Season October 15, 2009 to January 31, 2010

Check/Confirm Regulations and Dates HERE

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2009 - 2010  Trophy Room

The 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room is up with pictures of some really fine deer!!!

Visit the  Trophy Room.

If you have a picture of a deer that you have harvest on the Management Area, please forward it to gevans@vis-info.com

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2009 - 2010 Season Info

 The new 2009 - 2010 Hunting and Fishing Digest is out and season date information has been updated in the Hunting section.  Don't forget about the changes that went into effect last year:  Only 3 bucks to be harvested per year and one of the bucks must have at least four points 1" or longer on one antler.  In addition, there is now a Harvest Record (tag requirement) for Buck Deer and Turkey. 

Be sure to get a copy of the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources 2008 - 2009 Hunting & Fishing Digest to get the specifics of these and other changes.

Remember, it is YOUR responsibility to make certain that you understand and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations governing the use of the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area.

Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of the page.

Permit

Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area Permit.

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UPDATES: (See ALL of the recent updates in the What's New section)

bulletJanuary 16, 2010 -- Added more photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletJanuary 16, 2010 -- Added a narrative of a successful season to the Library.
bulletJanuary 10, 2010 -- Added more photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 28, 2009 - Added a bow harvest photo to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 22, 2009 - Added more photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 20, 2009 - Added another photo to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 16, 2009 - Added more photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 8, 2009 - Added more photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.
bulletDecember 3, 2009 - Added photos to the 2009 - 2010 Trophy Room.

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Description/General Information

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The Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area is located in Shelby and Bibb counties on land leased to and operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries in cooperation with Hancock Forest Management and USX Corporation and TC&I Corporation.  It opened in 1996 and is comprised of 43,400 acres and interspersed with occasional pockets of private land.

Much of the land within the Cahaba River WMA has been clear cut, however, there are numerous pockets of hardwoods...especially along the drainages and on the steeper slopes.  A good portion of the land has been replanted in pines.  You will also notice several pieces of property that have been reclaimed after strip mining activities.

As the name suggests, the Cahaba River flows through this management area.  This diversified river offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation.  In addition to the river itself, the Cahaba River WMA has many streams and creeks and is dotted with other ponds/lakes that were left over from mining operations.

The road system within the Cahaba River WMA has improved greatly over the last several years.  While most of the roads are traversable by two wheel drive vehicles, cautions should be exercised during periods of rain.  The need for a four wheel drive vehicle is amplified during long periods of rain.

Please remember to take all of your trash back out with you.  Do your part to keep "OUR" Wildlife Management Area as clean or cleaner than you found it!

 

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Contact Information

Chas Moore is the Area Biologist for the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area.  Officer Moore lives in Shelby County and is an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his responsibilities of managing the WMA, Officer Moore is tasked with the duty of enforcing game laws as a Conservation Officer for the State of Alabama.

Officer Moore is a valuable source for information about the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area.  He is also very interested in hearing from you concerning your ideas about how to make the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area a better place for Alabama outdoorsmen.

Chas Moore - Area Biologist/Conservation Officer
Telephone: 205-339-5716

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Disclaimer

This site is unauthorized and is in no way affiliated with the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area or the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.  No representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein; use it at your own risk.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with the laws, rules, and regulations concerning the use of Wildlife Management Areas in the state of Alabama.

 
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