Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Alabama

Jefferson County, Alabama hunters harvested 2,538 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,538 total deer
Antlered1,463
Antlerless1,075
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#64 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Mobile County
#64 Jefferson County
#65 Marshall County
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Public Land
1% public — 9,213 acres
Other state
4,883 ac
53%
Local/Metropark
3,184 ac
35%
State Park/Recreation
562 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
536 ac
6%
National Wildlife Refuge
48 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,4631,0752,538

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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