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Hunter overlooking Alabama pine forests during a guided whitetail hunt.
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Alabama

About Hunting in This State


Alabama has long been one of the Southeast's premier hunting destinations, offering generous seasons, healthy wildlife populations, and a strong hunting tradition. From chasing rutting whitetails in hardwood bottoms to calling gobblers through rolling pine forests, Alabama provides opportunities for hunters of every experience level.

The state is particularly known for producing quality whitetail deer and outstanding Eastern turkey hunting. Feral hog populations offer year-round hunting opportunities across much of the state, while the Tennessee River, Mobile Delta, and numerous wildlife management areas attract thousands of ducks and geese each winter.

Whether you're looking for a fully guided hunt on managed private land or planning your own adventure, Alabama offers exceptional hunting throughout the season.

Alabama Tags & Licenses


Tags & Licenses

All hunters in Alabama are required to purchase the appropriate hunting license unless exempt by state law.

Whitetail Deer

  • Annual hunting license required
  • Deer harvest record required
  • Seasons include archery, muzzleloader, and modern firearm

Turkey

  • Valid hunting license required
  • Spring turkey season with harvest limits

Feral Hogs

  • May often be hunted year-round on private land with landowner permission
  • Regulations vary on public lands

Waterfowl

  • Hunting license
  • Federal Duck Stamp
  • Alabama Duck Stamp
  • HIP registration required

Regulations, season dates, and bag limits are subject to change each year. Hunters should always review current Alabama regulations before booking a hunt.

Species You Can Hunt in Alabama


Top Hunts in Alabama


Trophy whitetail buck during a guided Alabama deer hunt.
#1
Alabama Whitetail Hunts

Hunt trophy whitetails across Alabama's hardwood bottoms, pine plantations, and agricultural fields. Browse guided hunts with experienced outfitters offering archery, muzzleloader, and rifle opportunities throughout the season.

Eastern wild turkey during a guided Alabama turkey hunt.
#2
Alabama Turkey Hunts

Experience classic Southern turkey hunting for hard-gobbling Eastern wild turkeys. Find guided spring hunts across Alabama's pine forests, river bottoms, and rolling hardwood ridges.

Wild hog hunting on private land in Alabama.
#3
Alabama Wild Hog Hunts

Hunt wild hogs year-round on Alabama's farms, swamps, and timberlands. Choose from daytime spot-and-stalk adventures or exciting thermal and night hunting experiences.

Dog retrieving duck during guided duck hunt in Linden, Alabama.
#4
Alabama Duck Hunts

Chase mallards, wood ducks, teal, and other migratory waterfowl across Alabama's flooded timber, river systems, reservoirs, and coastal marshes with experienced waterfowl guides.

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