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NEW · Federal Lands
● PROPOSED — NOT YET LAW · COMMENT OPEN UNTIL JUNE 26, 11:59 PM ET

Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Alabama

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 2 stations in Alabama. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.

View all 111 proposed changes →Submit a comment ↗

Deer

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — October 24, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

October 25, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 25, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed
—

October 31, 2025 — November 3, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 8, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed
—

November 3, 2025 — November 7, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 8, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 8, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 10, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 27, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 1, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 8, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — November 30, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

December 1, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 10, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — February 10, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 5, 2026 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

November 22, 2025 — December 12, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 1, 2025 — January 15, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed
—

November 14, 2025 — November 17, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

October 15, 2025 — October 24, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

December 13, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed
—

January 16, 2026 — January 27, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed
—

January 2, 2026 — January 27, 2026

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed
—

November 17, 2025 — November 21, 2025

Zone: Zone A

Turkey

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

April 4 — April 4

Zone: WMA - Bankhead Ranger District and associated WMAs

Wild Turkey

Fall Season

Closed
—

December 13 — December 28

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Spring

Closed
—

March 25 — May 8

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

April 7 — April 7

Zone: WMA - Bankhead Ranger District and associated WMAs

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 28-29 — March 28-29

Zone: Zone 2

Wild Turkey

Spring

Closed
—

April 8 — May 8

Zone: WMA - Bankhead Ranger District and associated WMAs

Wild Turkey

Spring Season

Closed
—

March 25 — May 8

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 31 — March 31

Zone: Zone 2

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 28 — March 28

Zone: WMA - Remainder of National Forest Districts and other WMAs

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 24 — March 24

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 21-22 — March 21-22

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 21-22 — March 21-22

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Spring

Closed
—

March 25 — May 8

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 21-22 — March 21-22

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 24 — March 24

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Spring Season

Closed
—

March 25 — May 8

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Spring

Closed
—

April 1 — May 8

Zone: Zone 2

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 31 — March 31

Zone: WMA - Remainder of National Forest Districts and other WMAs

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 31 — March 31

Zone: Zone 2

Wild Turkey

Fall

Closed
—

November 15 — November 23

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Spring

Closed
—

April 1 — May 8

Zone: WMA - Remainder of National Forest Districts and other WMAs

Wild Turkey

Fall

Closed
—

December 13 — December 28

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Fall Season

Closed
—

November 15 — November 23

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 21-22 — March 21-22

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 24 — March 24

Zone: Zone 1

Wild Turkey

Special Disabled Hunt

Closed
—

March 24 — March 24

Zone: Zone 3

Wild Turkey

Spring Season

Closed
—

April 1 — May 8

Zone: Zone 2

Wild Turkey

Special Youth Hunt

Closed
—

March 28-29 — March 28-29

Zone: Zone 2

Waterfowl

All Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Brant, Snow, Blue, Ross's)

Regular

Closed
—

September 6 – October 5, October 18 – November 1, November 28 – November 29, December 5 – January 31 — January 31

Zone: Statewide

All Geese (Dark and Light)

Regular

Closed
—

November 28 — November 29

Zone: Statewide

All Geese (Dark and Light)

Regular

Closed
—

December 5 — January 31

Zone: Statewide

All Geese (Dark and Light)

Regular

Closed
—

October 18 — November 1

Zone: Statewide

All Geese (Dark and Light)

Regular

Closed
—

September 6 — October 5

Zone: Statewide

Clapper Rail, King Rail, Virginia Rail, Sora, Gallinule

Regular

Closed
—

September 13 – September 21 and November 28 – January 27 — January 27

Zone: Statewide

Duck, Coot, and Merganser

Regular

Closed
—

November 28 — November 29

Zone: Statewide

Duck, Coot, and Merganser

Regular

Closed
—

December 5 — January 31

Zone: Statewide

Duck, Coot, Merganser

Regular

Closed
—

November 28 – November 29 and December 5 – January 31 — January 31

Zone: Statewide

Teal

Special Teal Season

Closed
—

September 13 — September 21

Zone: Statewide

Teal

Special Teal Season

Closed
—

September 13 — September 21

Zone: Statewide

Waterfowl

Special Youth/Active Military/Military Veteran

Closed
—

November 22 and February 7 — February 7

Zone: Statewide

Waterfowl (All)

Youth/Active Military/Military Veteran Special Days

Closed
—

November 22 — February 7

Zone: Statewide

Rabbit

Rabbit

General

Closed
—

September 13 — March 1

Rabbit

General

Closed
—

September 13 — March 1

Squirrel

Squirrel

General

Closed
—

September 13 — March 1

Squirrel

General

Closed
—

September 13 — March 1

Migratory Birds

Clapper Rail, King Rail, Virginia Rail, Sora, and Gallinule

Regular

Closed
—

September 13 — September 21

Zone: Statewide

Clapper Rail, King Rail, Virginia Rail, Sora, and Gallinule

Regular

Closed
—

November 28 — January 27

Zone: Statewide