Alabama Hunting Seasons & Prices
2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.
Alabama offers 2026 hunting seasons for whitetail and turkey across archery, firearm, muzzleloader, and any method methods. Seasons run from October 1, 2026 through May 3, 2027. A resident all game hunting license costs $34.35 for residents and $399.50 for nonresidents.
Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.
Season dates
Whitetail
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery/Stalk (Zones D & E) | Archery | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 27, 2027 | Zones D & E; either-sex through Jan 15, bucks only Jan 16-27. | 🔔 |
| Archery/Stalk (Zones A, B, C & CMZ) | Archery | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | Zones A, B, C and the CWD Management Zone. | 🔔 |
| Youth Gun (Zones D & E) | Firearm | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | 🔔 | |
| Muzzleloader/Air Rifle (Zones D & E) | Muzzleloader | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 🔔 | |
| Gun (Zones D & E) | Firearm | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 27, 2027 | Zones D & E gun/stalk season. | 🔔 |
| Youth Gun (Zones A, B, C & CMZ) | Firearm | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | 🔔 | |
| Muzzleloader/Air Rifle (Zones A, B, C & CMZ) | Muzzleloader | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | 🔔 | |
| Gun (Zones A, B, C & CMZ) | Firearm | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | Zones A, B, C and the CWD Management Zone. | 🔔 |
Turkey
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (Zone 3) | Any method | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | Zone 3 only; also Dec 12-27, 2026. No fall season in Zones 1 & 2. | 🔔 |
| Spring Youth | Any method | Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | Zones 1 & 3; Zone 2 youth is Mar 20-21, 2027. | 🔔 |
| Spring | Any method | Mar 20, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | Statewide; daylight to 1 p.m. | 🔔 |
License & tag prices
| License | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident All Game Hunting License | $34.35 | $399.50 | |
| Nonresident 10-Day All Game Trip License | — | $246.60 | |
| Nonresident 3-Day All Game Trip License | — | $173.90 | |
| WMA License (per person) | $22.75 | $22.75 |
The All Game license covers deer and turkey with tags included (3 bucks, 5 spring gobblers). A WMA license is extra to hunt Wildlife Management Areas.
Source: Alabama DCNR / Outdoor Alabama license fees (outdooralabama.com)
Alabama hunt units
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- When does whitetail season open in Alabama in 2026?
- Alabama's 2026 whitetail archery season opens October 1 and runs through January 27. Always confirm exact dates with the state wildlife agency before hunting.
- What big-game species can you hunt in Alabama?
- In 2026, Alabama has hunting seasons for whitetail and turkey.
- How much is a Alabama hunting license for nonresidents?
- A resident all game hunting license in Alabama is $399.50 for nonresidents and $34.35 for residents.