Hunting in Alabama
Everything you need to hunt legally in Alabama. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
October 1 - September 30
Wildlife Agency
ADCNR
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Alabama Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Alabama.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Alabama based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Alabama hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $27 resident
Compare Alabama hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
11 species covered
Alabama bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Alabama hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Alabama hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Alabama License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $27.00 | $301.00 |
| Wildlife Heritage License | $59.00 | $527.00 |
| All Game Hunting | $43.00 | $317.00 |
| Non-Resident Small Game | N/A | $301.00 |
| Deer Management Assistance Program | $FREE | $FREE |
Alabama Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Alabama.
Deer
Archery
Oct 15
to Feb 10
Deer
Rifle
Nov 21
to Feb 10
Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 3
to Nov 14
Turkey
Mar 15
to May 1
Waterfowl
Shotgun (South Zone)
Nov 22
to Jan 31
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
ADCNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Outdoor Alabama app. Conservation officers can verify licenses electronically.
Hunter Education
Alabama requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Alabama.
Store Your Alabama License in Hunter Passport
Keep your AL hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.