When does deer season start in Alabama?

October 1, 2025 is the first listed deer opener for Alabama; it is archery - stalk hunting white-tailed deer Oct 1, 2025-Jan 15, 2026.

When is Alabama's firearm deer season?

Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Alabama. Check zone and permit details with Alabama DCNR before hunting.

When does spring turkey open in Alabama?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Alabama yet. Check Alabama DCNR for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in Alabama?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Alabama hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Alabama DCNR.

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Alabama Deer Season 2025-26

Alabama deer season dates start with Oct 1, 2025-Jan 15, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Alabama's listed 2025-26 firearm deer season runs Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026.

Archery - Stalk Hunting White-tailed Deer opens Oct 1, 2025 and closes Jan 15, 2026.

Archery - Stalk Hunting White-tailed Deer opens Oct 1, 2025 and closes Feb 10, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Alabama DCNR.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Alabama DCNR

Deer

97 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 1, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Either Sex Oct 1 - Jan 15

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 1, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Page was truncated; dates inferred from CMZ pattern. Zone E archery either sex season.

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 15, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Either Sex. Stalk hunting only.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 15-24, 2025

Archery Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 15, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Archery Stalk Hunting. Either Sex.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 15, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Either Sex entire season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 15-24, 2025

Antlered Bucks Only Oct 15-24

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 15, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Either Sex entire season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 25, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Archery Stalk Hunting. Either Sex.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Oct 25, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Either Sex Oct 25 - Feb 10

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed

—

Oct 31-Nov 3, 2025

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed

—

Nov 3-7, 2025

Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only)

Zone: Zone D

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White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 8-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Land; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 8-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Either Sex.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Either Sex.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Either Sex.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Special Youth Gun

Closed

—

Nov 14-17, 2025

Page was truncated; dates inferred from similar zones pattern.

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only).

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only).

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only).

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Page was truncated; dates inferred from similar zones pattern.

Zone: Zone E

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only)

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only)

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle

Closed

—

Nov 17-21, 2025

Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only)

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 10, 2025

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Land; multiple date segments with varying sex restrictions

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Feb 10, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 10, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 12, 2025

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 1-12, 2025

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Either Sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land; where allowed

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 1, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Dec 13, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Jan 2-Feb 10, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Privately Owned or Leased Land Only.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Jan 2-15, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-27, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-Feb 10, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-15, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only; where allowed. Source shows 2025 but context indicates 2026.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-27, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Private Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-Feb 10, 2026

On Privately Owned or Leased Land Only

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 2-15, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Jan 5-Feb 10, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Jan 5-15, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Closed

—

Jan 5-Feb 10, 2026

Gun Deer-Stalk Hunting. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Land.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Dog Hunting)

Closed

—

Jan 5-15, 2026

Gun Deer-Dog Deer Hunting where allowed. Antlered Bucks Only. Open Permit-Public Lands.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 5-15, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Dog Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 5-15, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Lands; where allowed

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 5-Feb 10, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Gun Deer - Stalk Hunting (Public Land)

Closed

—

Jan 5-Feb 10, 2026

On Open Permit-Public Land

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Stalk Hunting

Closed

—

Jan 16-27, 2026

Antlered Bucks Only Jan 16-27

Zone: Zone D

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