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Alabama Hunting Season Dates 2026–27

Season openers, closers, and tag requirements by species. Always confirm against AL Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) before you hunt. Dates can change.

License: resident $34.35 · nonresident $399.5. Species tags and permits are extra. See each section below.

White-tailed Deer Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Archery - stalk hunting: Deer Zone AOct 15, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Deer Zone ANov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Deer Zone ANov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land: Deer Zone ANov 21, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone ANov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone ADec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone AJan 4, 2027Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land: Deer Zone ANov 21, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone ANov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone ADec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone AJan 4, 2027Jan 15, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting (bucks only): Deer Zone BOct 15, 2026Oct 24, 2026License
Archery - stalk hunting (either sex): Deer Zone BOct 25, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Deer Zone BNov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Deer Zone BNov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land: Deer Zone BNov 21, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone BNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone BDec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone BJan 4, 2027Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land: Deer Zone BNov 21, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone BNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone BDec 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone BJan 4, 2027Jan 15, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting: Deer Zone COct 15, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Deer Zone CNov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Deer Zone CNov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (either sex): Deer Zone CNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only): Deer Zone CNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (either sex, late): Deer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone CJan 2, 2027Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone CNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone CJan 2, 2027Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (either sex): Deer Zone CNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (bucks only): Deer Zone CNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (either sex, late): Deer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone CJan 2, 2027Jan 15, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone CNov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone CDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone CJan 2, 2027Jan 15, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting (either sex): Deer Zone DOct 1, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting (bucks only, late): Deer Zone DJan 16, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Deer Zone DOct 30, 2026Nov 2, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Deer Zone DNov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only): Deer Zone DNov 7, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (either sex): Deer Zone DNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only, mid): Deer Zone DNov 30, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (either sex, late): Deer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone DJan 2, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone DNov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone DJan 2, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (bucks only): Deer Zone DNov 7, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (either sex): Deer Zone DNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land (either sex, late): Deer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone DNov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone DDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting (either sex): Deer Zone EOct 1, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting (bucks only, late): Deer Zone EJan 16, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Deer Zone EOct 30, 2026Nov 2, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Deer Zone ENov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (either sex): Deer Zone ENov 7, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone EJan 16, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone ENov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone EDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only, late): Deer Zone EJan 2, 2027Jan 27, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land: Deer Zone ENov 7, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Deer Zone ENov 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Deer Zone EDec 12, 2026Jan 1, 2027License
Archery - stalk hunting: Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Oct 15, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Special Youth Gun: Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026Youth License
Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle (stalk only): Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 16, 2026Nov 20, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, private/leased land: Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 21, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - stalk hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Dec 12, 2026Feb 10, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, private/leased land: Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 21, 2026Jan 15, 2027License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (bucks only): Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Nov 21, 2026Dec 11, 2026License
Gun deer - dog deer hunting, open permit-public land (either sex): Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ)Dec 12, 2026Jan 15, 2027License

Eastern Wild Turkey Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Special Youth Hunt: Turkey Zone 1Mar 13, 2027Mar 14, 2027Youth License
Special Disabled Hunt: Turkey Zone 1Mar 19, 2027Mar 19, 2027Disabled Hunter Permit
Spring Season: Turkey Zone 1Mar 20, 2027May 3, 2027License
Special Youth Hunt: Turkey Zone 2Mar 20, 2027Mar 21, 2027Youth License
Special Disabled Hunt: Turkey Zone 2Mar 26, 2027Mar 26, 2027Disabled Hunter Permit
Spring Season: Turkey Zone 2Mar 27, 2027May 3, 2027License
Fall Season (first segment): Turkey Zone 3Nov 14, 2026Nov 22, 2026License
Fall Season (second segment): Turkey Zone 3Dec 12, 2026Dec 27, 2026License
Special Youth Hunt: Turkey Zone 3Mar 13, 2027Mar 14, 2027Youth License
Special Disabled Hunt: Turkey Zone 3Mar 19, 2027Mar 19, 2027Disabled Hunter Permit
Spring Season: Turkey Zone 3Mar 20, 2027May 3, 2027License
Special Youth Hunt: Bankhead Ranger District and northwest WMAsMar 20, 2027Mar 20, 2027Youth License
Special Disabled Hunt: Bankhead Ranger District and northwest WMAsMar 26, 2027Mar 26, 2027Disabled Hunter Permit
Spring Season: Bankhead Ranger District and northwest WMAsMar 27, 2027May 3, 2027License
Special Youth Hunt: Remaining National Forest districts and WMAsMar 13, 2027Mar 13, 2027Youth License
Special Disabled Hunt: Remaining National Forest districts and WMAsMar 19, 2027Mar 19, 2027Disabled Hunter Permit
Spring Season: Remaining National Forest districts and WMAsMar 20, 2027May 3, 2027License

Beaver, Nutria and Groundhog Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
No closed season, daylight hours only (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)

Bobcat Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Hunting - daytime, no closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)
TrappingOct 31, 2026Feb 28, 2027Fur Catcher's License

Coyote Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Daytime - no closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)

Starlings, Crows and House Sparrows Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
No closed season, daylight hours only (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)

Mourning and White-winged Dove Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular (opening day, noon to sunset only): Dove North ZoneSep 5, 2026Sep 5, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (first segment): Dove North ZoneSep 6, 2026Oct 18, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (second segment): Dove North ZoneNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (third segment): Dove North ZoneDec 12, 2026Jan 17, 2027License + HIP Registration
Regular (opening day, noon to sunset only): Dove South ZoneSep 12, 2026Sep 12, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (first segment): Dove South ZoneSep 13, 2026Oct 25, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (second segment): Dove South ZoneNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (third segment): Dove South ZoneDec 12, 2026Jan 17, 2027License + HIP Registration

Fox Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Hunting - daytime, no closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)
TrappingOct 31, 2026Feb 28, 2027Fur Catcher's License

Furbearer Trapping (Bobcat, Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Otter, Striped Skunk) Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular trapping seasonOct 31, 2026Feb 28, 2027Fur Catcher's License
Beaver, Coyote, Nutria, Feral Swine, Raccoon and Opossum - no closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027Fur Catcher's License

Feral Swine (Wild Hog) Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Daytime - no closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)
Special nighttime season, dogs only, private and leased landsMay 8, 2026Aug 30, 2026Nighttime Feral Swine and Coyote Hunting License

Opossum Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
No closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)

Bobwhite Quail Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
RegularNov 7, 2026Feb 28, 2027License

Rabbit Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
RegularSep 12, 2026Feb 28, 2027License

Raccoon Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
No closed season (license year container)Sep 1, 2026Aug 31, 2027License (no closed season)

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

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular (first segment)Sep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026License + HIP Registration
Regular (second segment)Nov 27, 2026Jan 26, 2027License + HIP Registration

Sandhill Crane Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular (first segment): Sandhill Crane Hunt ZoneNov 27, 2026Jan 3, 2027Limited Quota Permit + HIP Registration
Regular (second segment): Sandhill Crane Hunt ZoneJan 11, 2027Jan 25, 2027Limited Quota Permit + HIP Registration

Wilson's Snipe Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
RegularNov 7, 2026Feb 21, 2027License + HIP Registration

Squirrel Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
RegularSep 12, 2026Feb 28, 2027License

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers and Geese Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Special Teal SeasonSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026License + HIP Registration
Duck, Coot and Merganser (first segment)Nov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026License + HIP Registration
Duck, Coot and Merganser (second segment)Dec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027License + HIP Registration
All Geese (first segment)Sep 5, 2026Oct 4, 2026License + HIP Registration
All Geese (second segment)Oct 17, 2026Oct 31, 2026License + HIP Registration
All Geese (third segment)Nov 27, 2026Nov 28, 2026License + HIP Registration
All Geese (fourth segment)Dec 5, 2026Jan 31, 2027License + HIP Registration
Special Youth, Active Military and Veterans Waterfowl Day (November)Nov 21, 2026Nov 21, 2026License + HIP Registration
Special Youth, Active Military and Veterans Waterfowl Day (February)Feb 6, 2027Feb 6, 2027License + HIP Registration

American Woodcock Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
RegularDec 18, 2026Jan 31, 2027License + HIP Registration
Verify before you hunt. These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and when the season opens, and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always confirm with AL Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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