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Deer Hunting in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County, Alabama hunters harvested 3,224 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,224 total deer
Antlered1,718
Antlerless1,506
Public Land
3% public — 16,562 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,045 ac
55%
Other state
5,598 ac
34%
Local/Metropark
1,805 ac
11%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
102 ac
1%
Other federal
12 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,718 | 1,506 | 3,224 |
Harvest source: outdooralabama.com
Harvest figures for Shelby 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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