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Regulations Updated Jan 29, 2026

Alabama Bag Limits

Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Alabama.

Alabama Bag Limits

Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Alabama. Updated for the current season.

11 species 1 big game 3 fish species 5 birds

Big Game

1 species

Game Birds

5 species

Fish Species

3 species

Total Species

11

Big Game

1 species in Alabama

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
White-tailed Deer 1 N/A 3 antlered Antlerless limits vary by zone

Upland Birds

3 species in Alabama

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Wild Turkey 1 N/A 5 per year Gobblers only in spring
Dove 15 45 - -
Quail 8 24 - -

Waterfowl

2 species in Alabama

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Ducks 6 18 - Species-specific limits within total
Geese 5 15 - Canada and white-fronted combined

Small Game

2 species in Alabama

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Rabbit 8 24 - -
Squirrel 8 24 - -

Fish

3 species in Alabama

Species Daily Possession Season Size Limit Notes
Largemouth Bass 10 - - No minimum on most waters Some waters have slot limits
Crappie 30 - - No minimum -
Channel Catfish No limit - - - Commercial waters may have limits

Alabama Special Notes

Alabama has multiple deer zones with different antlerless regulations. Check zone-specific rules.

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Alabama Regulations Overview

State wildlife agency and regulations information

Species Covered
11 species with regulations
Big Game Species
  • White-tailed Deer
Official Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.

Last verified: January 2026

Alabama Bag Limits FAQ

Common questions about harvest limits in Alabama

What is the deer bag limit in Alabama?

In Alabama, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of 3 antlered. Antlerless limits vary by zone

What are the headline fishing limits in Alabama?

Top species in Alabama: Largemouth Bass 10/day (No minimum on most waters); Crappie 30/day (No minimum); Channel Catfish No limit/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.

Are there Alabama-specific regulations to flag?

Alabama has multiple deer zones with different antlerless regulations. Check zone-specific rules.

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