CWD zone · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
CWD Buffer Zone
Alabama, United States
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About CWD Buffer Zone
CWD Buffer Zone is a CWD zone in Alabama, United States, set by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It covers about 1,209 km² (467 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Red Bay, about 0.6 km from its edge.
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 White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- BZ
- Area
- 1,209 km²
- Area (miles)
- 467 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 25 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | 19 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 5.4 | under 1% |
| City of Russellville, AL | 0.4 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for CWD Buffer Zone are in Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for CWD Buffer 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 CWD Buffer Zone (CWD zone)?
About 1,209 km² (467 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in CWD Buffer Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 25 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for CWD Buffer Zone?
In Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's official regulations: https://www.outdooralabama.com/cwd/cwd-zone-map
Which units are next to CWD Buffer Zone?
In the same unit system: CWD High-Risk Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Alabama DCNR (CWD zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Licence: Zones defined in Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.01(1)(f)6 (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.