Deer Hunting in Sumter County, Alabama

Sumter County, Alabama hunters harvested 2,322 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,322 total deer
Antlered1,209
Antlerless1,113
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#60 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#59 Choctaw County
#60 Sumter County
#61 Washington County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,559 acres
Other federal
2,875 ac
63%
Other state
1,663 ac
36%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
21 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,2091,1132,322

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Sumter 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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