What are the key dates for Alabama 2024-25 hunting season including for deer, turkey and waterfowl

The Alabama hunting seasons are about to get started in some cases with others coming in 2025.

The first season to get started is dove, which started on Sept. 7. Waterfowl, squirrel and rabbits seasons start on Sept. 14. Here are the key dates for the 2024-25 hunting seasons in Alabama, with notes on restrictions and bag limits.

Key dates for 2024-25 Alabama hunting seasons

Fishing

The licenses for the 2023-24 season expired on August 31 and 2024-25 fishing licenses went on sale Sept. 1.

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When is deer hunting season in Alabama?

While the specific dates depend on what zone are you reside or are trying to hunt in here are the approximate dates for around the state. For more on each zone, including what zone you are in, click here.

• Bow and Arrow: October 15, 2024 to February 10, 2025
• Private or leased land (Deer stalking): Nov. 23 to Feb. 10, certain restrictions differ between zones
• Open, permit public land (Deer stalking): Nov. 23 to Feb. 10, certain restrictions differ between zones
• Private or leased land (Dog deer hunting): Nov. 23 to Jan. 15, certain restrictions differ between zones
• Open, permit public land (Dog deer hunting): Nov. 23 to Jan. 15, certain restrictions differ between zones

When is waterfowl hunting season in Alabama?

For specifics on seasons or bag limits and other regulations, click here.

• Youth and military dates: Nov 23. and Feb. 8
• Rail, Sora and Gallinule: Sept. 14-29 and Nov. 29 to Jan. 21
• Special Teal season: Sept. 14 to Sept. 29
• Duck, Coot Merganser: Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 to Jan. 31
• Geese: Sept. 7 to October 6, Oct. 19 to Nov. 2, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 to Jan. 31

When is turkey hunting season in Alabama?

While it depends on the zone like deer hunting, turkey season runs from March 25 to May 8, with youth and special hunts the two days before. For more on zones and special hunts or specific dates, click here.

• Zone 1: March 25 to May 8
• Zone 2: April 1 to May 8
• Zone 3: Fall season is Nov. 16-24 and Dec. 14-29. Spring season is March 25-May 8

When is squirrel hunting season in Alabama?

Squirrel season is Sept. 14-March 2 in Alabama. There is a limit of eight a day and eight in possession.

When is rabbit hunting season in Alabama?

Rabbit season also runs from Sept. 14-March 2 in Alabama. There is a limit of eight a day and eight in possession.

When is raccoon hunting season in Alabama?

There is no closed season in Alabama for hunting raccoons and they can be hunted during the day or night. On private land there is no bag limit, but on open permit or public land there is a limit of five per party. Dogs can’t be used during daytime on open land or after 3 p.m. during spring turkey season.

When is opossum hunting season in Alabama?

There is no closed season in Alabama to hunt opossum and no bag limit. Dogs can’t be used during day time on open land or after 3 p.m. during spring turkey seasons.

When is beaver, nutria and groundhog hunting season in Alabama?

There is no closed season in Alabama to hunt beaver, nutria and groundhog and no bag limit. They can only be hunted during daytime hours.

When are starlings, crows, and house sparrows hunting seasons in Alabama?

There is no closed season in Alabama to hunt starlings, crows and house sparrows and no bag limit, they can only be hunted during the daytime hours.

When is snipe hunting season in Alabama?

The hunting season lasts from Nov. 9-Feb. 23 with a limit of eight per day. The hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

When are mink, muskrat, otter and striped skunk hunting seasons in Alabama?

The season runs from Oct. 26-Feb. 28 for mink, muskrat, otter and striped skunk. They can only be hunted via trapping.

When is dove hunting season in Alabama?

Dove season lasts in the north zone from Sept. 7-Jan 19, with some gaps. In the south, it lasts from Sept. 14-Jan. 19. Click here for zones and specific dates.

When is sandhill crane season in Alabama?

The season has two periods, the first is from Nov. 29-Jan. 5 and the second from Jan. 13-Jan. 26. The hunt is by limited quote permit only, click here for more.

When is bobcat, coyote, fox and feral swine season in Alabama?

There is no closed seasons on bobcats, coyote, foxes or feral swine but there are restrictions based on the time of year and location, click here for more.

When is bullfrog and pig frog hunting season in Alabama?

There is no closed season for bullfrogs or pig frogs and they can be hunted anytime of day. There is a limit of 20 frogs per person from noon to noon the next day.

When is Alligator hunting season in Alabama?

Alligator season is by special permit only and the registration opened on June 4, 2024. For more on alligator season in Alabama, click here.

What animals in Alabama are not allowed to be hunted?

According to Outdoor Alabama, there is no open season in Alabama for bears, mountain lions or ruffed grouse.