Alabama Deer Season 2026-27
Opens in 4 daysAlabama's deer season opens 2026-10-01 and closes 2027-02-10.
Last verified September 25, 2026Alabama wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 4 days
Zones D, E
Archery
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- January 27, 2027
- Bag limit
- Either sex through Jan 15; antlered bucks only Jan 16-27
- Opens in 18 days
Zones A, C (B antlered-only Oct 15-24)
Archery
- Opens
- October 15, 2026
- Closes
- February 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- Either sex; Zone B either-sex from Oct 25
- Opens in 36 days
Zones D, E
Muzzleloader/Air Rifle
- Opens
- November 2, 2026
- Closes
- November 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- Either sex
- Opens in 41 days
Zones D, E
Gun (private land)
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 27, 2027
- Bag limit
- Zone D alternates antlered-only/either-sex periods
- Opens in 47 days
Zones A, B, C
Special Youth Gun
- Opens
- November 13, 2026
- Closes
- November 16, 2026
- Bag limit
- Either sex
- Opens in 50 days
Zones A, B, C
Muzzleloader/Air Rifle
- Opens
- November 16, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- Either sex
- Opens in 55 days
Zones A, B, C
Gun (private land)
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- February 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- Zone C alternates either-sex/antlered-only periods; public land has antlered-only periods
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Alabama's deer season opens 2026-10-01 and closes 2027-02-10.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.