Alabama Hunting Guide

Alabama offers diverse hunting from whitetail deer to wild turkey across forests, farmland, and over 720,000 acres of WMAs. Seasons vary by zone; check Outdoor Alabama for current dates.

Hunting Highlights

Long deer seasons

Zone-based turkey (spring)

35+ WMAs

National forest land

Alabama Hunting Seasons 2025

Species	Archery	Firearm
Whitetail Deer	Oct 15 - Feb 10	Nov 23 - Feb 10
Wild Turkey	—	Spring zone-dependent (Mar 25 - May 8)

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Alabama Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.

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Key Species in Alabama

Whitetail DeerWild TurkeyFeral HogDoveWaterfowl

Public Land Access

Alabama has approximately 720,000+ (WMAs) acres of public land available for hunting, including national forests, BLM land, and state wildlife management areas.

Hunting Near Major Cities

Hunting Near Birmingham

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Hunting Near Mobile

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