[size=150][b]Alabama Hunting Season 2026-2027 Discussion[/b][/size]
This is the master thread for Alabama hunting season dates, regulations, and discussion for the 2026-2027 season. Post your plans, questions, and reports here!
[size=120][b]Deer Season (Zone A — North Alabama)[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Archery[/b] — October 15 - February 10
[*][b]Muzzleloader[/b] — November 14 - February 10
[*][b]Gun (Dog Hunt)[/b] — November 28 - January 1
[*][b]Rifle/Still Hunting[/b] — November 28 - January 31 (check zone-specific dates)
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[size=120][b]Deer Season (Zone B — South Alabama)[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Archery[/b] — October 15 - February 10
[*][b]Muzzleloader[/b] — November 14 - February 10
[*][b]Gun (Dog Hunt)[/b] — November 28 - January 1
[*][b]Rifle/Still Hunting[/b] — November 28 - January 31 (check zone-specific dates)
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[size=120][b]Turkey Season (Spring 2027)[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Youth Season[/b] — Late March (check DCNR for exact dates)
[*][b]Spring Gobbler[/b] — March 15 - May 8 (proposed, verify with DCNR)
[*][b]Fall Turkey[/b] — Limited zones, check regulations
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[size=120][b]Small Game[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Squirrel[/b] — October 1 - February 28
[*][b]Rabbit[/b] — October 15 - February 28
[*][b]Raccoon/Opossum[/b] — No closed season on private land (check WMA rules)
[*][b]Bobwhite Quail[/b] — November 14 - February 28
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[size=120][b]Waterfowl[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Ducks[/b] — Late November - Late January (split season, check federal framework)
[*][b]Geese[/b] — Late November - Late January (check zone and species limits)
[*][b]Teal (Early Season)[/b] — September (dates vary)
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[size=120][b]Important Resources[/b][/size]
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[*][url=https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting]ADCNR Hunting Page[/url] — Official regulations and season dates
[*][url=https://www.eregulations.com/alabama/hunting/]Alabama Hunting Regulations[/url] — Full regulations booklet
[*][url=https://www.outdooralabama.com/wildlife-management-areas]WMA Maps and Info[/url] — Public hunting land info
[*][url=https://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses]Hunting Licenses[/url] — Buy online
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[size=120][b]License Fees (Resident)[/b][/size]
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[*][b]Annual All-Game[/b] — ~$28.75
[*][b]Annual Small Game[/b] — ~$16.15
[*][b]WMA License[/b] — ~$16.15 (required for WMA hunting)
[*][b]Harvest Record[/b] — Free with license (required for deer/turkey)
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[size=120][b]Discussion Topics — Chime In![/b][/size]
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[*]Where are you hunting this season? Public land or private?
[*]What's your go-to rifle for Alabama deer?
[*]Anyone doing early archery season?
[*]Best WMA for deer in your experience?
[*]Turkey hunting plans for spring?
[*]Duck season — who's in?
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[b]Post your season plans, gear setups, and questions below![/b]
This is a [b]sticky thread[/b] — we'll update season dates as the DCNR confirms them for 2026-2027.
[b]Good hunting, y'all![/b]
