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AlabamaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Alabama.
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Whitetail Deer
CWD Management Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: either sex
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): either sex privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Zone A
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: either sex
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): either sex privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Zone B
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: antlered bucks only either sex
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): either sex privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Zone C
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Feb 10, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: either sex
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): either sex antlered bucks only privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): either sex antlered bucks only dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Zone D
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: either sex antlered bucks only
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): antlered bucks only either sex privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): source page typo: printed as a second Nov 21-29 line antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Zone E
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery-Stalk Hunting | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | archery | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Youth Gun | Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 | muzzleloader/air_rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
| Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land) | Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 27, 2027 | shotgun/rifle | Antlered bucks: 1/day, 3/season (one must have 4+ points on one antler; Barbour Co. 3+ points/side). Unantlered: Zones A,B,D,E & CMZ two/day; Zone C one/day. |
Archery-Stalk Hunting: either sex antlered bucks only
Special Youth Gun: either sex youth under 16; statewide special youth deer hunting dates
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle: either sex privately owned/leased land and open permit public lands, stalk hunting only
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; open permit-public lands
Gun Deer-Dog Hunting (Private Land): either sex dog deer hunting where allowed; privately owned or leased land only
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Public Land): antlered bucks only either sex open permit-public land
Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting (Private Land): either sex antlered bucks only privately owned or leased land only
Whitetail Deer source: outdooralabama.com
Turkey
Zone 1
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Youth Turkey Hunt | Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Special Disabled Turkey Hunt | Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Spring Turkey Season | Mar 20, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
Special Youth Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Special Disabled Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Spring Turkey Season: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Zone 2
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Youth Turkey Hunt | Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Special Disabled Turkey Hunt | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Spring Turkey Season | Mar 27, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
Special Youth Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Special Disabled Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Spring Turkey Season: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Zone 3
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Special Youth Turkey Hunt | Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Special Disabled Turkey Hunt | Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
| Spring Turkey Season | Mar 20, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | any | One gobbler per day; four gobbler bag limit during combined fall and spring season. Gobblers only. |
Fall Turkey Season: gobblers only; no decoys allowed
Special Youth Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Special Disabled Turkey Hunt: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Spring Turkey Season: gobblers only; decoys allowed; daylight to 1 p.m.
Turkey source: outdooralabama.com
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Alabama state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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