Alabama Hunting Guide
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Southeast
Big Game Hunting Near Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, Alabama — Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog seasons, public land, and local tips for 2026.
Big Game Hunting Near Birmingham
Big game hunting near Birmingham, Alabama focuses on Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog, and more. Use the season table below, then confirm county or unit rules with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.
View full Alabama hunting guide →Alabama Hunting Seasons
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Archery-stalk Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 (Zones A–E; Zone B buck-only until Oct 24) | Gun opens Nov 22, 2026 on private (open-permit public has buck/either-sex splits to Feb 10; dog seasons where allowed) |
| Wild Turkey | — | Spring gobbler by zone (~late Mar – early May; youth/disabled weekends first) |
| Feral Hog | — | Year-round on private where allowed; WMA/small-game rules elsewhere |
| Dove & Waterfowl | — | Mourning dove split seasons + Mississippi Flyway waterfowl (see digest) |
* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Alabama Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.
Highlights
Long deer seasons
Zone-based turkey (spring)
35+ WMAs
National forest land