National Wildlife Refuge · Alabama
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 7,826 acres in Madison County, Morgan County + 1 more, Alabama (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 7,826 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Madison County, Morgan County, Limestone County |
| Reference point | 34.57613, -86.80421 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries). This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- TVA reservoir land
Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area
3,847 acres · 11.1 mi away
Tennessee Valley Authority
Open access - TVA reservoir land
Mallard-fox Creek Wildlife Management Area
2,070 acres · 20.3 mi away
Tennessee Valley Authority
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - National Wildlife Refuge
Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge
204 acres · 28.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge” in Alabama combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.