Alabama Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
Alabama offers a variety of game for hunters including alligator, deer, turkey and quail. Alabama hunting seasons not only differ around the state, but individual counties may have their own season start and end dates, as well as bag limits. Be sure to visit the Conservation and Natural Resources website for additional information.
Alabama allows hunting permits and licenses to be registered for and purchased online. Additionally, hunters can easily report their harvests online, over the phone or through a smartphone app.
Alabama Deer Seasons
| Archery | Oct. 14-Feb. 10** |
| Firearms | Nov. 18-Feb. 10** |
| Gun Dog Hunting, Where Allowed | Nov. 4-Jan. 15** |
| Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle | Nov. 13-17** |
| Special Youth Gun= | Oct. 27-30** Nov. 10-13** |
**Specific season dates vary by zone and antler/antlerless deer
Alabama allows hand-thrown spears to be used for deer hunting. Many of Alabama’s counties have restrictions on deer hunting with dogs. For more information, visit the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.
Alabama Wild Turkey Seasons
| Fall General Season | Nov. 18-26** Dec. 9-Jan. 31** |
| Spring 2024 General Season | March 25-May 8** |
| Special Youth Hunt | Saturday and Sunday before spring season opens |
| Special Disabled Hunt | One day before regular season opening day** |
**Season dates vary by zone. Alabama has three turkey hunting zones, which vary by region.
Bag limits and specific hunting dates may vary by county. Alabama does not permit decoys to be used during the first 10 days of turkey hunting. For more information on limits and the mandatory Game Check and Harvest Record, visit the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.
Alabama Alligator Seasons
| By Special Permit Only | Sunset Aug. 10-Sunrise Oct. 1** |
**Season dates vary by zone. Registration for the 2024 alligator hunting season opens on June 4, 2024.
Alligator hunts are special permit only. Registration for an alligator permit can be completed online, and only Alabama residents are able to receive a permit. Dates vary greatly by region. All hunting is nighttime (sunset to sunrise) online except for Lake Eufaula, which allows daytime and nighttime.
Alabama Small Game Seasons
| Bobwhite Quail | Nov. 4-Feb. 29 |
| Rabbit, Squirrel | Sept. 9-March 3 |
| Raccoon | Open season |
| Opossum | Open season |
| Feral Swine | Open season May 11-Aug. 31 (dogs only) |
| Starlings, Crows, English Sparrows | Open season |
| Bobcat, Coyote, Fox | Open season, daylight hours only |
| Bullfrog and Pig Frog | Open season |
| Beaver, Nutria, Groundhog | Open season |
**Season dates vary by zone
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Alabama hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Baiting is not allowed in the state, and firearms used to hunt are regulated by game type. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website for precise information.