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Updated: October 2, 2026
Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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- Deer — Zone D Archerythru Jan 27
- Dove — North Zonethru Oct 18
- Dove — South Zonethru Oct 25
- Squirrel — Statewidethru Feb 28
- Rabbit — Statewidethru Feb 28
- Squirrel — Firearm/Archerythru Feb 28
- Rabbit — Firearm/Archerythru Feb 28
Opening Soon
- Deer — Archeryopens Oct 15
- Deer — Zone A Archeryopens Oct 15
- Deer — Archery (Zone A)opens Oct 15
- Deer — Zone D & E Youthopens Oct 30
- Deer — Zone D Youth Gunopens Oct 30
- Quail — Statewideopens Nov 1
- Quail — Firearm/Archeryopens Nov 1
- Deer — Zone D & E Muzzleloaderopens Nov 3
- Deer — Zone D Muzzleloaderopens Nov 3
- Deer — Zone D Gunopens Nov 8
- Deer — Zone E Archeryopens Nov 8
- Deer — Zone E Gunopens Nov 8
- Deer — Youth Gunopens Nov 13
- Deer — Zone A Youth Gunopens Nov 13
- Deer — Youth Gun (Zone A)opens Nov 13
- Deer — Youthopens Nov 13
- Deer — Muzzleloader and Air Rifleopens Nov 16
- Deer — Zone A Muzzleloaderopens Nov 16
- Deer — Muzzleloader (Zone A)opens Nov 16
- Turkey — Zone 3 Fallopens Nov 17
- Turkey — Fall (Zone 3)opens Nov 17
Ending Soon
- Dove — North Zoneends Oct 18
Deer
ArcheryZone A. Either Sex.
Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Youth GunZone C dates. Zone E dates are 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-02.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026Muzzleloader and Air RifleZone C dates. Zone E dates are 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-06.
Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026GunZone C dates. Zone E dates are 2026-11-07 to 2027-01-15. Includes stalk hunting and dog deer hunting where allowed.
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Zone A ArcheryEither sex.
Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Zone A Youth GunEither sex.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026Zone A MuzzleloaderEither sex. Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only).
Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026Zone A Gun (Private)Privately Owned or Leased Land Only. Source: [2026-2027 Hunting Seasons - Alabama Administrative Code](https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/220-2-.01)
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Zone A Gun (Public)Open Permit Public Land. Source: [2026-2027 Hunting Seasons - Alabama Administrative Code](https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/220-2-.01)
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026Zone D ArcheryPrivate Land.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027Zone D GunPrivate Land.
Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Zone E ArcheryPrivate Land.
Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Zone E GunPrivate Land.
Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Zone D & E YouthPrivate Land. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026Zone D & E MuzzleloaderPrivate Land. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Archery (Zone A)Either sex. Source: [Deer Season](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/deer-season)
Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Youth Gun (Zone A)Either sex. Source: [Deer Season](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/deer-season)
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026Muzzleloader (Zone A)Privately owned or leased land and open permit public lands. Source: [Deer Season](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/deer-season)
Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026Gun (Zone A)Private land dates. Public land has antlered/either-sex splits. Source: [Deer Seasons & Limits - Alabama](https://www.eregulations.com/alabama/hunting/deer-seasons-limits)
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027YouthZone A. Either Sex.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026Zone A & B GunStalk hunting.
Nov 22, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027Zone D Youth GunPrivate Land.
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026Zone D MuzzleloaderPrivate Land.
Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Waterfowl
Youth/MilitarySpecial Youth, Active Military and Military Veteran's Waterfowl Hunting Days. Second segment is 2027-02-06. Source: [Waterfowl Season | Outdoor Alabama](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/waterfowl-season)
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026Dove
North ZoneSplit season. Segment 2: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29. Segment 3: 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-17.
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026South ZoneSplit season. Segment 2: 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-06. Segment 3: 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-24.
Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Duck/Goose/Coot
Main SeasonSplit season. Second segment runs 2026-12-05 to 2027-01-31. Special Waterfowl Hunting Days: 2026-11-21 and 2027-02-06.
Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Early Teal/Rail
StatewideStatewide.
Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026Sandhill Crane
Permit OnlySplit season. Second segment runs 2027-01-11 to 2027-01-25.
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Squirrel
Statewide8 per day limit.
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Firearm/ArcheryStatewide. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Rabbit
Statewide8 per day limit.
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Firearm/ArcheryStatewide. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Quail
Statewide8 per day limit.
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 17, 2027Firearm/ArcheryStatewide. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 17, 2027Turkey
Zone 3 FallSplit season: Second segment runs 2026-12-08 to 2026-12-30. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026Fall (Zone 3)Split season. Second segment runs 2026-12-08 to 2026-12-30.
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026Duck and Goose
Main SeasonSplit season, second segment 2026-12-05 to 2027-01-31. Source: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Early Teal and Rail
StatewideSource: [Alabama Hunting Season Guide for 2026](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/alabama-hunting-seasons)
Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026Early Teal
FirearmSpecial Teal Season. Federal guidelines pending at time of printing.
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