Deer Hunting in DeKalb County, Alabama

DeKalb County, Alabama hunters harvested 2,792 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,792 total deer
Antlered1,573
Antlerless1,219
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#45 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Geneva County
#45 DeKalb County
#46 Marengo County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,344 acres
Other federal
5,230 ac
98%
Other state
114 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,5731,2192,792

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for DeKalb 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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