Alabama Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Alabama.
Overview
Alabama offers abundant outdoor opportunities across forests, wetlands, rivers, and coastal waters.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Whitetail deer (archery, muzzleloader, firearms)
- Turkey seasons (spring & fall)
- Feral hogs (year-round on private land)
- Small game (squirrel, rabbit, dove, quail)
- Waterfowl (duck, goose)
- Freshwater & saltwater fishing seasons
Licensing
Alabama requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Freshwater & saltwater fishing licenses
- Deer & turkey harvest reporting (Game Check)
- Alligator tags (lottery)
- Waterfowl stamps
Key Species
- Whitetail Deer
- Wild Turkey
- Feral Hogs
- Dove & Quail
- Bass, Crappie, Catfish
- Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder (coastal)
Public Land & Access
Alabama offers extensive public land access through WMAs, national forests, and coastal areas.
- Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
- Bankhead National Forest
- Talladega National Forest
- Mobile-Tensaw Delta
- Boat ramps & fishing piers
- Special opportunity areas (SOAs)