License: resident $34.35 · nonresident $399.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Zones A/B/C) | Oct 15 | Feb 10 | OTC |
| Archery (Zones D/E) | Oct 1 | Feb 10 | OTC |
| Gun (Antlered) | Nov 21 | Feb 1 | OTC |
| Gun (Antlerless) | Nov 21 | Feb 1 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 6 | Nov 20 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall (Zone 3) | Nov 18 | Nov 26 | OTC |
| Fall (Zone 3: December) | Dec 9 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Spring (Zones 1 & 3) | Mar 25 | May 8 | OTC |
| Spring (Zone 2) | Apr 1 | May 8 | OTC |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 2 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 15 | Jan 17 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 15 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Oct 15 | Feb 28 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Aug 15 | Feb 15 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Teal | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
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.