dove zone · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
South Zone
Alabama, United States
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About South Zone
South Zone is a dove zone in Alabama, United States, set by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It covers about 20,502 km² (7,916 mi²). Towns inside it include Mobile, Dothan, Daphne, Enterprise, Foley and Fairhope.
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 Mourning dove and White-winged dove.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 20,502 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,916 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,228 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 345 | 2% |
| Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 339 | 2% |
| ADCNR, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries | 195 | under 1% |
| ADCNR, State Lands Division | 81 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 63 | under 1% |
| Alabama Forestry Commission | 35 | under 1% |
| ADCNR, State Parks Division | 29 | under 1% |
| Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge | 26 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 157 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning dove | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mourning dove | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | shotgun 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
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for South 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 South Zone (dove zone)?
About 20,502 km² (7,916 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,228 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 South Zone?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to South Zone?
In the same unit system: North Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Alabama DCNR (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.01(3) (public law); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). 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.