Deer Hunting in Covington County, Alabama

Covington County, Alabama hunters harvested 4,744 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,744 total deer
Antlered2,361
Antlerless2,383
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#22 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Marion County
#22 Covington County
#23 Tallapoosa County
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Public Land
11% public — 71,011 acres
National Forest
61,823 ac
87%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,331 ac
6%
Other state
2,369 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
2,348 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
140 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20262,3612,3834,744

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Covington 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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