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« on: January 14, 2009, 09:55:15 AM »
I probably should have stickied this back in November. Here are the 2 main webpages I know of that deal with the Hunting Seasons and camping permits required for Sipsey Wilderness and the Bankhead NF.

http://www.outdooralabama...s/BlackWarriorMap2009.pdf

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/a...ests/bankhead/index.shtml
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2009, 12:23:39 PM »
Hello All,

I have been out either camping or hiking at least 2 times a month since hunting season has begun. The permint procedure at the ranger's office cannot be any easier, either stop in or call them. They will fax a form and you can fax it back. We only have 3 more weekends to worry about the permits though.

The comments made in an earlier post this year could not have been more on target ( a little hunting humor). I have worn hunter orange each time, and have only ran into hunters once in the woods coming down the ridge, back to the trail. You might hear gun shots occasionally in the distance, but I never once felt threaten or in harm's way at any time.

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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2009, 01:46:05 AM »
Quote from: Nalgene Ninja on January 14, 2009, 09:55:15 AM
I probably should have stickied this back in November. Here are the 2 main webpages I know of that deal with the Hunting Seasons and camping permits required for Sipsey Wilderness and the Bankhead NF.

http://www.outdooralabama...s/BlackWarriorMap2009.pdf

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/a...ests/bankhead/index.shtml


Thanks, that good info.  Note: Turkey season starts the 28th of March.

TURKEY: (Youth) March 28 (Daylight until 1:00 PM).
(Physically Disabled) March 31(Daylight until 1:00 PM).
(Regular) April 1 - 30 (Daylight until 1:00 PM).
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2009, 08:57:03 AM »
Does any of the info in this subject need any updating for this upcoming season?
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2009, 09:49:06 AM »
I'd consider hunters like I would bears.

They should hear &  see us hikers before we see them if we are the ones walking while they are already "in place".

So wear the bright orange even if you don't think you've ever seen a hunter.
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2009, 11:12:58 AM »
If you are hiking in a designated hunting area during hunt season, you ARE required to wear 144 square inches of blaze orange, (if the ranger chooses to enforce it)  ust like the hunters are.  My sil packcover meets this requirement, so I just throw it over the pack and start hiking...
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 11:08:42 AM »
Does anyone know the designated hunting times for the Sipsey this fall/winter?  I've searched the web and not found anything.  I think they usually get both Thanksgiving and Xmas, which IMHO sucks.
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2009, 12:11:55 PM »
Sipsey is clear of hunters next weekend I think. Not positive on that.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 09:04:56 PM »
Bow season started Oct. 15 and Gun season starts Nov 21.
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 10:21:47 PM »
Many hunters out at Borden this weekend. I think squirrel. Many hunters, dogs, and gun shots.

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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2009, 10:39:35 PM »
There were so many cars at the Randolph trailhead today I had to park on the side of the road [with a half dozen others].  Only passed hikers in and out, though.  Most of them stoked about the great weather we've had. 
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 10:33:54 PM »
Quote from: montysano on November 08, 2009, 11:08:42 AM
Does anyone know the designated hunting times for the Sipsey this fall/winter?  I've searched the web and not found anything.  I think they usually get both Thanksgiving and Xmas, which IMHO sucks.


Sorry I've been slacking.

http://www.outdooralabama...0Warrior%202010%20Map.pdf
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2010, 08:55:08 AM »
Sorry for the stupid question, but I didn't see it addressed here:
Is hunting allowed in the 'Wilderness Area' (i.e. Sipsey)?

The Hunting Permit (regulations) specifies hunting in the 'Wildlife Management Area', not the 'Wilderness Area'.
Though I can't find where it explicitly says you cannot hunt in the Wilderness Area, I thought the Wilderness Area
was off limits for hunting.

the smart move is to still always wear Orange during hunting season of course.
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2011, 06:45:37 PM »
http://www.outdooralabama...-2011wmaschedulefinal.pdf

2010-2011 WMA guide above. Sipsey Wilderness is part of the Black Warrior WMA.
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2011, 09:46:34 PM »
I just recieved a reply to an email from the Rangers asking about permits for camping. Very nice lady replied that one was needed from Nov. 1 thru Jan. 15 (think the 15th). She send along a pdf file so I could print it off and drop one by their office. Got a tripped planned for the end of this month. Can't wait!!
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