Alabama Hunting Season

2024 Alabama Hunting Season: Important Dates Now Available!

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The excitement of the chase awaits outdoor enthusiasts in the Heart of Dixie! Experienced hunters and inquisitive visitors alike are looking forward to the variety of hunting options Alabama’s landscapes have to offer as 2024 draws near. The state offers a diverse range of environments that are brimming with wildlife, from the expansive marshes and coastal plains to the undulating hills and dense woods. To ensure you don’t miss a beat, here’s a comprehensive guide to Alabama’s 2024 hunting season dates:

Alabama Hunting Season Schedules

Deer

ZoneArcherySpecial Youth GunMuzzleloader and Air RifleFirearmsDog Deer Hunting
AOct 14 – Feb 10Nov 10-13Nov 13-17Nov 18 – Feb 10Nov 18 – Jan 15
BOct 14 – Feb 10Nov 10-13Nov 13-17Nov 18 – Feb 10Nov 18 – Jan 15
COct 14 – Feb 10Nov 10-13Nov 13-17Nov 18 – Feb 10Nov 18 – Jan 15
DSep 30 – Jan 15Nov 10-13Oct 31 – Nov 19Nov 19 – Feb 10Nov 5 – Jan 1
EOct 14 – Feb 10Nov 10-13Nov 13-17Nov 18 – Feb 10Nov 18 – Jan 15

Other Big Games

SpeciesSeasonDates
AlligatorGeneralAug 10 – Sep 3
AlligatorSpecial YouthAug 4 – 5
BearGeneralSep 30 – Oct 31
BearSpecial YouthSep 23 – 24
Feral SwineGeneralYear-round
Feral SwineSpecial YouthNov 10-13
Sandhill CraneGeneralDec 4 – Jan 28
Sandhill CraneSpecial YouthNov 20 – 21

Turkey

ZoneSeasonDates
AGeneralMar 16 – Apr 30
ASpecial YouthMar 9 – 10
BGeneralMar 23 – Apr 30
BSpecial YouthMar 16 – 17
CGeneralApr 6 – May 1
CSpecial YouthMar 30 – 31

Small Games

SpeciesSeasonDates
BobcatGeneralOct 14 – Feb 28
Bobwhite Quail–Nov 4 – Feb 28
Crow–Sep 1 – Feb 28
Dove–Sep 2 – Oct 29, Dec 9 – Jan 15, Feb 4 – 25
Fox–Oct 14 – Feb 28
Rabbit–Sep 15 – Mar 4
Raccoon–Sep 1 – Feb 28
Squirrel–Sep 15 – Mar 4
Woodcock–Dec 18 – Jan 31

Migratory & Waterfowl Birds

SpeciesSeasonDates
DuckGeneralNov 25 – Dec 3, Dec 9 – Jan 28
DuckSpecial YouthNov 18 – 19, Feb 3 – 4
GooseGeneralSep 1 – 30, Nov 25 – Dec 3, Dec 9 – Jan 28
GooseSpecial YouthNov 18 – 19, Feb 3 – 4
DoveGeneralSep 2 – Oct 29, Dec 9 – Jan 15, Feb 4 – 25
DoveSpecial YouthSep 2 – 3, Sep 9 – 10
SnipeGeneralNov 14 – Feb 28
Woodcock–Dec 18 – Jan 31
Rail and Gallinule–Sep 9 – 24, Nov 24 – Jan 28
Coot–Nov 25 – Dec 3, Dec 9 – Jan 28
CootSpecial YouthNov 18 – 19, Feb 3 – 4

Upland Birds

SpeciesSeasonDates
Bobwhite QuailGeneralNov 4 – Feb 28
Pheasant–Nov 4 – Feb 28
Chukar–Nov 4 – Feb 28

Furbearers

SpeciesSeasonDates
BeaverGeneralYear-round
Bobcat–Oct 14 – Feb 28
Coyote–Year-round
Fox–Oct 14 – Feb 28
Mink–Nov 4 – Feb 28
Muskrat–Nov 4 – Feb 28
Nutria–Year-round
Opossum–Sep 1 – Feb 28
Otter–Nov 4 – Feb 28
Raccoon–Sep 1 – Feb 28
Skunk–Nov 4 – Feb 28

Bag Limits

GamesBag Limit
White-tailed Deer Archery and Gun Season1 buck or 1 doe per day, with a maximum of 3 bucks and 6 does per season
Primitive Weapons1 buck or 1 doe per day, with a maximum of 2 bucks and 4 does per season
Turkey Spring1 bearded gobbler per permit
Turkey Fall2 turkeys (1 bearded, 1 non-bearded) per tag
Squirrel8 per day, with a possession limit of 16
Rabbit8 per day, with a possession limit of 16
Ducks6 ducks per day, with specific restrictions on certain species like mallards
Geese5 per day
Mourning Dove15 per day, with a possession limit of 30
Squirrel8 per day
Rabbit8 per day
RaccoonNo bag limit
FoxNo bag limit
Quail8 per day, with a possession limit of 16
CrowNo bag limit Top of Form Bottom of Form

Now that you have these dates and details, you can begin organizing your hunting trip in Alabama. Whether you’re a novice seeking your first rabbit or a seasoned deer stalker,

Mason Miller
Mason Miller
Mason Miller founded and leads WildlifeForum.org, a forum promoting ethical hunting and conservation. Mason, an avid outdoorsman and naturalist, studies and protects animals via activism, instructing, and research. His love of nature and dedication to sustainability inspired him to start WildlifeForum.org for responsible hunters, anglers, and outdoor lovers.
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