sandhill crane zone · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Sandhill Crane Zone
Alabama, United States
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About Sandhill Crane Zone
Sandhill Crane Zone is a sandhill crane zone in Alabama, United States, set by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It covers about 34,500 km² (13,321 mi²). Towns inside it include Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens and Gadsden.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Sandhill crane.
- Unit code
- CRANE
- Area
- 34,500 km²
- Area (miles)
- 13,321 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,759 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 1,108 | 3% |
| Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 543 | 2% |
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | 443 | 1% |
| State Department of Natural Resources | 144 | under 1% |
| State Fish and Wildlife | 144 | under 1% |
| ADCNR, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries | 91 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 63 | under 1% |
| ADCNR, State Parks Division | 44 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 314 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhill crane | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | shotgun, draw source |
| Sandhill crane | Jan 11, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027 | shotgun, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Sandhill Crane Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Sandhill Crane Zone?
About 34,500 km² (13,321 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sandhill Crane Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,759 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Sandhill Crane Zone?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Alabama DCNR (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Licence: Zone defined in Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.01(20) (public law); county boundaries and roads public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.