WMA · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area
Alabama, United States
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About Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area
Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area is a WMA in Alabama, United States, set by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It covers about 35 km² (14 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Decatur, about 5.3 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
- Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Area
- 35 km²
- Area (miles)
- 14 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 19 km² of public or protected land inside it, 53% 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) | 15 | 44% |
| Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 3.1 | 9% |
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 Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area
- 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 Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA)?
About 35 km² (14 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 19 km² of public or protected land, 53% 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 Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area?
In Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's official regulations: https://outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/PDF%20documents/WMA%20Mamps/2026-2027/2026_27_D1-Swan%20Creek%2C%20Mallard%2C%20Fox%20Creek%20WMA%20ADA.pdf
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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.