Hunting in Alabama

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About hunting in Alabama

The state of Alabama, in the heart of the American South, has a strong hunting culture and some of the longest seasons and most generous bag limits in the nation. The state is 67 percent forested and has more than 1.3 million acres of public hunting land. In Alabama, hunters can pursue white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, feral hogs, alligators, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, and small game. Alabama has a huge population of a million and a half whitetails, and while it’s not a top state in terms of trophy quality, it is a great destination for the hunter who is looking for a high success rate. In most years, an average of 180,000 hunters take more than 300,000 deer. Eastern wild turkeys are the second most popular game animal in Alabama. The spring turkey season lasts four to six weeks, giving hunters plenty of opportunities. Feral pigs, once seen mostly in the southwestern part of the state, have increased their numbers and are now common in most areas of the state. Hunters can hunt hogs year-round on private land with no harvest restrictions, but when hunting on public land, a hunting license, management area permit, and management area license are required. Alabama also has an alligator hunting season in the Mobile Delta, southeastern Alabama, Monroe, Wilcox, and Dallas counties. Bobwhite quail hunting was once a staple of hunting in Alabama and across the South, but habitat changes have significantly reduced quail populations, so most quail hunting now takes place on commercial preserves. Waterfowl hunting, however, is excellent, especially in the Tennessee River drainage and the Mobile Tensaw Delta. Small game species such as doves, rabbits, and squirrels round out the outstanding hunting opportunities in Alabama. For information and regulations on hunting in Alabama, see http://www.outdooralabama.com.

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TAGs & licenses

Big Game

Alabama’s big game includes white-tailed deer and eastern wild turkey, which can be hunted with an appropriate All Game hunting license (available both for residents and non-residents) without any lottery. Deer and turkey harvests must be recorded and reported through Alabama’s Game Check system. Alabama also offers alligator hunts by special permit – hunters are selected by lottery for limited alligator tags.

Feral hogs are not regulated as game animals – on private land they may be hunted year-round without bag limits (though a license is still required). When hunting on a Wildlife Management Area a hunting license, management area permit, and management area license are required.

Small Game

Small game (dove, squirrels, rabbits, quail, waterfowl, etc.) can be hunted with a Small Game hunting license (covers all legal species except deer and turkey).

Waterfowl hunters need a state waterfowl stamp (if age 16+) and Federal Duck Stamp, plus HIP registration.

Documents Required

Alabama hunting license.
A free Harvest Record and use of the Game Check system (to record any deer or turkey taken)
Alabama State Duck Stamp and Federal Duck Stamp plus HIP confirmation.
Hunter Education Certificate (or proof of a previous license)

Minimum Hunter Age

No minimum age to hunt under supervision. Hunters under 16 are not required to purchase a license but must be accompanied by a licensed adult. At age 16, a hunting license and completed hunter education course are required.

Links to read more info

outdooralabama.com

Price distribution

$550

$1,013

$1,476

$1,939

$2,402

Hunting methods

Bow Hunting 11 hunts

Rifle Hunting 11 hunts

Crossbow Hunting 9 hunts

All methods (12)

Game classification

Big Game 11 hunts

Wing Shooting 6 hunts

Small Game 5 hunts

Reviews

Client review

United States

8.7

of 10

Verified review

Apr 16, 2025

Great Turkey Hunt

8.7

of 10

Terry & Stephanie, owners

Outfitter

Saw and worked birds. Harvested a nice gobbler. Accommodations and food were excellent

More options for continental breakfast such as cereal, sweet rolls.

Aya

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 10, 2024

Awesome!

10.0

of 10

Chase Holmberg

Outfitter

First off Chase is amazing at putting you right where you need to be! My husband and I did a 2 day hunt and when we arrived the night before the first hunt chase had dinner waiting on us and rooming accommodations. We woke up the next morning where Chase had coffee and breakfast waiting on us and guided us right to where we needed to be, he took us to a local restaurant which was also amazing, we went back that evening for another hunt as well and when we were finished we had an amazing dinner! These people are so sweet and down to earth please don’t hesitate to book with them! We can’t wait to return for another hunt! This places is loaded with huge bucks!

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Cory

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Feb 25, 2025