Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area
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The Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area is an Alabama Wildlife Management Area
(WMA) operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
in Bibb and Shelby Counties near West Blocton, Alabama
. The WMA is most notable for the long stretch of free-flowing Cahaba River
within its boundaries. Uses of the WMA include large (deer and turkey) and small (squirrel, rabbit, etc.) game hunting
, fishing
, biking, hiking
, and wildlife photography
.
Alabama Wildlife Management Areas
Alabama Wildlife Management Areas are tracts of land which have been established for the conservation and management of natural resources such as wildlife and aquatic life within the State of Alabama...
(WMA) operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
OverviewAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for the conservation and management of Alabama's natural resources including state parks, state lands, wildlife and aquatic resources. ADCNR also issues hunting and fishing licenses for the state...
in Bibb and Shelby Counties near West Blocton, Alabama
West Blocton, Alabama
West Blocton is a town in Bibb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,372.- Geography :West Blocton is located at ....
. The WMA is most notable for the long stretch of free-flowing Cahaba River
Cahaba River
The Cahaba River is the longest free-flowing river in Alabama and is among the most scenic and biologically diverse rivers in the United States. The Cahaba River is a major tributary of the Alabama River and part of the larger Mobile River Basin...
within its boundaries. Uses of the WMA include large (deer and turkey) and small (squirrel, rabbit, etc.) game hunting
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
, fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, biking, hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, and wildlife photography
Wildlife photography
Wildlife photography is the act of taking photographs of wildlife.Wildlife photography is regarded as one of the more challenging forms of photography. As well as needing sound technical skills, such as being able to expose correctly, wildlife photographers generally need good field craft skills...
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External references
- http://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/wildlife-areas/wmamaps/Cahaba%20River%20Map%202010.pdf Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Map of Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area
- http://www.cahabariver.net/ Cahaba River WMA (unofficial site)