Alabama Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Alabama, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
4 of 10 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Alabama Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Alabama including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Alabama hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 7 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct 15, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Statewide archery season | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical gun dates; zone and land-type scope was not recorded. Not current hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21, 2026 - Feb 10, 2027 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — Privately owned or leased land (stalk hunting) | Upcoming | Either sex. Privately owned or leased land only; not the public-land calendar. Agency calendar, Zone A / Gun deer-stalk hunting. Base dates only; verify final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access. The linked zone map is proposed; this record does not establish land eligibility. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21 - Dec 11, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — Open permit-public land (stalk hunting) | Upcoming | Antlered bucks only. Open permit-public land; not privately owned/leased land. Agency calendar, Zone A / Gun deer-stalk hunting. Base dates only; verify final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access. The linked zone map is proposed; this record does not establish land eligibility. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — Open permit-public land (stalk hunting) | Upcoming | Either sex. Open permit-public land; not privately owned/leased land. Agency calendar, Zone A / Gun deer-stalk hunting. Base dates only; verify final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access. The linked zone map is proposed; this record does not establish land eligibility. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Jan 4 - Feb 10, 2027 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — Open permit-public land (stalk hunting) | Upcoming | Antlered bucks only. Open permit-public land; not privately owned/leased land. Agency calendar, Zone A / Gun deer-stalk hunting. Base dates only; verify final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access. The linked zone map is proposed; this record does not establish land eligibility. | |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 3-14, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader-only period | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Mar 15 - May 1, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring gobbler season | |
Waterfowl 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | South Zone | Historical record | Duck season | |
Dove 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Split season | |
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Alabama Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Sep 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Dove
- Turkey
- Waterfowl
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Alabama
Four Zone A gun-deer stalk-hunting base date records were reviewed against the agency calendar. Private/leased and open permit-public land and sex restrictions are separate. Final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access remain unverified; the linked zone map is proposed. Other records and recorded license-year metadata are unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Alabama Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Alabama
What are the hunting season dates for Alabama?
Recorded Alabama entries cover Deer, Dove, Turkey, Waterfowl. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Alabama?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-15 to 2026-02-10; 2025-11-21 to 2026-02-10; 2026-11-21 to 2027-02-10; 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-11; 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-03; 2027-01-04 to 2027-02-10; 2025-11-03 to 2025-11-14. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Alabama require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Alabama agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Alabama?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 21, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Alabama?
Four Zone A gun-deer stalk-hunting base date records were reviewed against the agency calendar. Private/leased and open permit-public land and sex restrictions are separate. Final zone boundaries, legal arms, licenses, WMA exceptions and access remain unverified; the linked zone map is proposed. Other records and recorded license-year metadata are unverified.
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