Deer Hunting in Clay County, Alabama

Clay County, Alabama hunters harvested 2,006 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 19% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,006 total deer
Antlered1,188
Antlerless818
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#48 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Monroe County
#48 Clay County
#49 Randolph County
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Public Land
19% public — 71,342 acres
National Forest
69,822 ac
98%
State Park/Recreation
1,520 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,1888182,006

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Clay County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Alabama deer season, 2025-2026

Alabama deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Alabama season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Alabama wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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