Little River Canyon National Preserve in cooperation with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries manages the Backcountry Area (Little River Wildlife Management Area - Cherokee and DeKalb Counties) for hunting.

Hunting License and Permit Required for the Little River Wildlife Management Area.

1. Hunting License - Available at any local license agent.

2. Management Area License - Available at any local license agent.

3. Management Area Permit - Free, available at the Little River Canyon Headquarter's office or the Check Station (located at Cherokee County Road 103, one-half mile from the intersection with Highway 35). Also available at most local license agents.

4. Gun Deer Hunts Permit (Draw Hunts) - Free, available only on the day of the hunt at the Hunters Check Station (located at Cherokee County Road 103, one-half mile from the intersection with Highway 35). The station will open no later than 5:00 a.m.

For more information, contact:

Tracy Nelson
Alabama Wildlife Biologist
(256) 643-4139 Gaylesville Office
(256) 435-5422 Jacksonville Office