Alabama hunting seasons

Season dates for 2026-27, straight from the Alabama WFF regulations — starting with what you actually want to know.

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Today in AL: Friday, August 14

Dates checked against the Alabama WFF regulations Aug 13, 2026.

Season	Zone	Dates
Gun Deer (Stalk Hunting) Private and leased land. Either-sex days and public open-permit land run on a different calendar — check the zone table in the regulations.	Zones A, B, C & CWD Management Zone	Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027
Gun Deer (Stalk Hunting) Private and leased land. Either-sex days and public open-permit land run on a different calendar — check the zone table in the regulations.	Zones D & E	Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Archery & Spear In Zone B the first ten days are antlered bucks only; either sex from Oct. 25 on.	Zones A, B, C & CWD Management Zone	Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027
Archery & Spear Either sex through Jan. 15, then antlered bucks only Jan. 16–27.	Zones D & E	Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Special Muzzleloader & Air Rifle	Zones A, B, C & CWD Management Zone	Nov 16 – Nov 20
Special Muzzleloader & Air Rifle	Zones D & E	Nov 2 – Nov 6
Special Youth Gun Hunt Hunters under 16.	Zones A, B, C & CWD Management Zone	Nov 13 – Nov 16
Special Youth Gun Hunt Hunters under 16.	Zones D & E	Oct 30 – Nov 2

Season	Zone	Dates
Fall Season Zone 3 is the only zone with a fall turkey season. No decoys in the fall.	Turkey Zone 3	Nov 14 – Nov 22; Dec 12 – Dec 27
Spring Season Most of the state — 43 counties. Check the zone map in the regulations.	Turkey Zone 1	Mar 20 – May 3
Spring Season North Alabama: Colbert, Cullman (part), Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Winston.	Turkey Zone 2	Mar 27 – May 3
Spring Season Clarke, Clay, Covington, Monroe, Randolph and Talladega counties.	Turkey Zone 3	Mar 20 – May 3
Special Youth Hunt	Turkey Zone 2	Mar 20 – Mar 21
Special Youth Hunt	Turkey Zones 1 & 3	Mar 13 – Mar 14
Special Disabled Hunt	Turkey Zone 2	Mar 26
Special Disabled Hunt	Turkey Zones 1 & 3	Mar 19

Season	Zone	Dates
Regular Season Alabama printed these dates before the federal waterfowl frameworks were final — confirm at outdooralabama.com before opening day.	Statewide	Nov 27 – Nov 28; Dec 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Special Teal Season Also printed ahead of the final federal frameworks — confirm before you go.	Statewide	Sep 12 – Sep 20
Youth, Active Military & Veterans Days	Statewide	Nov 21; Feb 6

Season	Zone	Dates
Regular Season Opening day Sept. 5 is afternoon-only — shooting starts at noon. Every county except the nine in the South Zone.	North Zone	Sep 5 – Oct 18; Nov 21 – Nov 29; Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Regular Season Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile counties. Opening day Sept. 12 is afternoon-only — shooting starts at noon.	South Zone	Sep 12 – Oct 25; Nov 21 – Nov 29; Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027

No draw deadlines to track in Alabama for deer, turkey, duck, or dove — licenses are sold over the counter.