The Alabama deer season for 2024-2025 begins on November 15, 2024, and ends on January 31, 2025. The season is divided into three parts: early season, muzzleloader season, and late season. Early season runs from November 15-22, 2024; muzzleloader season runs from December 13-21, 2024; and late season runs from January 12-31, 2025. During the early and late seasons, hunters may use any legal method of take, including firearms, archery, and crossbows. During the muzzleloader season, hunters may only use muzzleloading firearms.
The Alabama deer season is an important part of the state’s hunting tradition. Deer hunting is a popular way to provide food for families and to connect with the outdoors. The Alabama deer season also generates revenue for the state through the sale of hunting licenses and equipment. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) sets the deer season dates each year based on the deer population and other factors. The ADCNR also establishes bag limits and other regulations to ensure the sustainability of the deer population.