The 2021 Alabama Youth Deer Hunting Season will begin on September 18 and run through October 31. The Bag limit is two deer and only ONE MAY BE TAKEN WITH A FIREARM regardless of the number of tags the hunter possesses.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Youth Deer Hunting Season hunters must be 15 years old or younger as of September 18 2021. Those 16 years old and older are not eligible and may not hunt during the Youth Deer Hunting Season even if they are supervised by a parent guardian or other adult.
Youth deer hunters are not required to have successfully completed a Hunter Education Course but any youth deer hunter born on or after August 1 1977 must have in their possession a Hunter Education Course Completion Certificate or a Hunter Education Exemption Certificate while hunting. The certificate or exemption must be in the youth deer hunter’s possession while hunting and must be produced upon the request of an officer.
Youth deer hunters are encouraged to review the Alabama Hunting Guidebook for complete details on all rules and regulations. The Alabama Hunting Guidebook is available online at www.outdooralabama.com.
When does deer hunting season start in Alabama?
Answer: Deer hunting season in Alabama starts on October 15.
When does youth deer hunting season start in Alabama?
Answer: Youth deer hunting season in Alabama starts on October 3.
When does bow deer hunting season start in Alabama?
Answer: Bow deer hunting season in Alabama starts on October 15.
When does muzzleloader deer hunting season start in Alabama?
Answer: Muzzleloader deer hunting season in Alabama starts on November 28.
What is the bag limit for deer in Alabama?
Answer: The bag limit for deer in Alabama is 5 deer per hunter.
How many points must a buck have before it can be legally harvested in Alabama?
Answer: A buck must have at least 3 points on one antler before it can be legally harvested in Alabama.
Can deer be hunted at night in Alabama?
Answer: Deer can be hunted at night with artificial light in Alabama.
Can deer be hunted with dogs in Alabama?
Answer: Deer can be hunted with dogs in Alabama.
What is the minimum age to hunt deer in Alabama?
Answer: The minimum age to hunt deer in Alabama is 16 years old.
Does Alabama have a baiting law for deer hunting?
Answer: Yes Alabama has a baiting law for deer hunting.
What is the legal shooting hours for deer hunting in Alabama?
Answer: The legal shooting hours for deer hunting in Alabama are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
What is the definition of a “pistol” in Alabama’s deer hunting regulations?
Answer: A “pistol” is defined as a self-loading or repeating handgun with a rifled barrel and chambered for a centerfire cartridge.
Can deer be hunted with a crossbow in Alabama?
Answer: Yes deer can be hunted with a crossbow in Alabama.
Can a landowner hunt on his own land without a license in Alabama?
Answer: Yes a landowner can hunt on his own land without a license in Alabama.
Can a non-resident hunt deer in Alabama?
Answer: Yes a non-resident can hunt deer in Alabama.
