WMA · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Alabama, United States
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About Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is a WMA in Alabama, United States, set by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It covers about 20 km² (7.6 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Centreville, about 11 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
- Area
- 20 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7.6 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 20 km² of public or protected land inside it, 99% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge | 19 | 97% |
| CAHABA RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 14 | 73% |
| Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 0.5 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.0 | 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 Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge 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 Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
- 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 Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (WMA)?
About 20 km² (7.6 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 20 km² of public or protected land, 99% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge?
In Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's official regulations: https://outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/PDF%20documents/WMA%20Mamps/2026-2027/2026_27D3-Cahaba%20River%20WMA%20ADA.pdf
Which units are next to Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge?
In the same unit system: William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River WMA.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Licence: Alabama DCNR. 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.