Deer Hunting in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama hunters harvested 5,279 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,279 total deer
Antlered2,740
Antlerless2,539
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#36 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Conecuh County
#36 Tuscaloosa County
#37 Limestone County
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Public Land
3% public — 27,923 acres
National Forest
11,168 ac
40%
Other state
7,048 ac
25%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,897 ac
25%
State Park/Recreation
2,003 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
807 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20262,7402,5395,279

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Tuscaloosa 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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