Decatur-Morgan County and the surrounding area offers hunters a variety of wildlife game including turkey, whitetail deer and waterfowl. The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and nearby Bankhead National Forrest have open permit-public land for hunting.

State hunting licenses are available throughout Morgan County at many sporting good stores and from the Licenses Commissioner at the Morgan County Courthouse in downtown Decatur. First time hunting licenses buyers born on or after August 1, 1977, must complete an approved hunter education course prior to receiving their license. For complete permit requirements and state hunting regulations, contact the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game and Fish Division at 334-242-3829.

State hunting licenses are available throughout Morgan County at many sporting good stores and from the Licenses Commissioner at the Morgan County Courthouse in downtown Decatur. First time hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977 must complete an approved hunter education course prior to receiving their license.

Information about hunting in Alabama can be found at:

Outdoor Alabama
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Alabama Mountain Lakes
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association

For complete permit requirements and state hunting regulations, contact the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game and Fish Division at 334-242 3829.