--- title: "Birmingham Hunting" url: https://www.herebirmingham.com/hunting-birmingham-al/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE Birmingham" attribution: "HERE Birmingham" --- # Birmingham Hunting *Source: [HERE Birmingham](https://www.herebirmingham.com/hunting-birmingham-al/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE Birmingham # Birmingham AL Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Jefferson County and Deer Zone A. Hog: Open Year-Round Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Open Deer Zone A **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ” Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 6:56 am Sunset 6:06 pm Temp 52ยฐF Wind 0 mph Weather as of 8:05 AM ET Fair โ€” bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 91 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Deer Zone A โ€ข Jefferson County ## Birmingham Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Zone A, 2026โ€“27: archery Oct 15, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027; special youth gun Nov 13โ€“16; special muzzleloader and air rifle Nov 16โ€“20; gun deer (stalk hunting, private or leased land) Nov 21, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027. Open-permit public land has buck-only and either-sex periods. **Bag Limit:**3 antlered bucks per season (one must have at least 4 points 1 inch or longer on one antler); 1 buck per day. Zone A unantlered: 2 per day, or 1 unantlered and 1 buck. Deer season is OPEN in Zone A โ€” check which method is legal today. Hunter orange or fluorescent pink required during gun seasons. Report harvest through Game Check. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/deer-season) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog OPEN YEAR-ROUND **Season Dates**No closed season (daytime hours only). **Bag Limit:**No bag limit. Feral swine: no closed season. Upon capture, live feral swine may not be released (ADCNR). per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/bobcat-coyote-feral-swine-and-fox-seasons) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**Jefferson County (Turkey Zone 1): special youth Mar 13โ€“14, 2027; spring season Mar 20 โ€“ May 3, 2027. **Bag Limit:**1 gobbler per day; 4 gobblers combined fall and spring. Turkey season closed. Spring 2027 opens in March. Turkey hunting license privileges required; report harvest through Game Check. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/turkey-season) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**North Zone: Sept 5 (noon to sunset), Sept 6 โ€“ Oct 18, Nov 21โ€“29, and Dec 12, 2026 โ€“ Jan 17, 2027. **Bag Limit:**15 per day. Dove season closed. HIP required. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/mourning-and-white-winged-dove-season) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Season dates shown are for Deer Zone A private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with ADCNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Birmingham Hunting Weather Now 52F Clear Feels like 52ยฐF as of 8:05 AM ET Wind 0 mph N Humidity 81% Pressure 1023 hPa Moon Waxing Gibbous Location Birmingham, AL Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open โ€” focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Hog. - Cool temps in the optimal range โ€” deer are on their feet. Expect movement throughout shooting hours. - Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully โ€” enter and exit your stand downwind. - High humidity (81%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face. Solunar Index ## Birmingham Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 52ยฐF Optimal Wind Speed 0 mph Ideal โ€” Calm Barometric 1023 hPa High โ€” Active Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ” Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Birmingham Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TODAY Sunny 77ยฐ / 48ยฐ 8 mph wind FAIR FRI Sunny 77ยฐ / 48ยฐ 3 mph wind FAIR SAT Sunny 73ยฐ / 48ยฐ 8 mph wind GOOD SUN Sunny 73ยฐ / 48ยฐ 10 mph wind FAIR MON Sunny 72ยฐ / 47ยฐ 5 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Birmingham Alabama Wildlife Management Areas 2 public hunting areas near Birmingham. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. Cahaba River WMA STATE WMA Bibb and Shelby counties โ€ข south of Birmingham Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Waterfowl Dove Quail An ADCNR wildlife management area on the Cahaba River. No small-game or turkey hunting on the Cahaba River Refuge portion. Alabama hunting license plus WMA license; check the current WMA permit map. Field Tip Get the 2026โ€“27 WMA map from ADCNR before you go. Deer Zone A [Field Guide](https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/wildlife-management-areas) Oakmulgee WMA STATE WMA Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa counties โ€ข southwest of Birmingham Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Waterfowl Dove Quail A large ADCNR wildlife management area spanning Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa counties. Alabama hunting license plus WMA license. Field Tip Check WMA-specific dates on the ADCNR permit map. [Field Guide](https://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/wildlife-management-areas) Did We Miss a Spot? 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Community Reviews ## Birmingham Hunting Reviews Share Your Hunt Hunted a Birmingham-area WMA or private land? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer. Location Hunted * Select a location... Cahaba River WMA Oakmulgee WMA Private Land โ€” Jefferson County Other Your First Name * How Was the Hunt? * (280 characters max) Species Targeted Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Dove Feral Hog Black Bear Duck / Waterfowl Squirrel Rabbit Other Best Spot / Stand Location Gear That Made the Difference Submit Review Community Here *We...* Bag Them *Big...* Trophy harvests, personal bests, and record-book moments from Birmingham hunters. Your First Name * Location Species Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Black Bear Feral Hog Other Weight / Rack Size / Score Tell Us the Story * (200 chars max) Photo or Video (optional, max 8MB) Submit Trophy Don't Drink by the *Swig...* Your favorite post-hunt watering hole. Where do you go when the hunt is done? 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TACTACAM Reveal X PRO Cellular Trail Camera, Verizon and AT&T, NO Glow, Integrated GPS Trackโ€ฆ. โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.6 / 5 $99.99 Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk [View on Amazon โ†’](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SMC3K5?tag=herebirmingham-20) Outfitter, Guide Service, or Hunting Retailer? Get featured in the Essential Gear section and reach active hunters across the HERE City Network โ€” 100+ cities. [Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Deer Zone A Key Dates ## AL Hunting Season Calendar Oct 15, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027 Archery Deer Zone A, either sex. Zone A Nov 13 โ€“ 16, 2026 Special Youth Deer Under 16, either sex. Zone A Nov 16 โ€“ 20, 2026 Muzzleloader and Air Rifle Deer Either sex. Zone A Nov 21, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027 Gun Deer (private or leased land) Stalk hunting, either sex. Dog deer hunting where allowed: Nov 21 โ€“ Jan 15. Zone A Sep 5 โ€“ Oct 18; Nov 21 โ€“ 29; Dec 12, 2026 โ€“ Jan 17, 2027 Dove (North Zone) 15 per day. Sept 5 is noon to sunset. North Zone Sep 12 โ€“ 20, 2026 Special Teal 6 per day. Statewide Nov 27 โ€“ 28 and Dec 5, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks, Coots and Mergansers 6 ducks per day. Youth/military days Nov 21 and Feb 6. Statewide Sep 12, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Squirrel 8 per day. Statewide Sep 12, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Rabbit 8 per day. Statewide Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Bobwhite Quail 8 per day. Statewide No closed season Feral Swine and Coyote Daytime hours; no bag limit. Statewide Closed Bear No open season in Alabama. Statewide Mar 20 โ€“ May 3, 2027 Spring Turkey (Zone 1) Youth Mar 13โ€“14; disabled hunt Mar 19. Turkey Zone 1 Dates reflect 2026 Alabama hunting regulations for Deer Zone A. Always verify with the current ADCNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## Birmingham Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Birmingham area, answered. - When does deer season open in Birmingham Alabama? Birmingham (Jefferson County, mostly Deer Zone A): archery Oct 15, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027; youth gun Nov 13โ€“16; muzzleloader Nov 16โ€“20; gun deer on private land Nov 21, 2026 โ€“ Feb 10, 2027. Parts of Jefferson County are in Zone C; check ADCNR's zone map. - Where can I hunt near Birmingham Alabama? Near Birmingham, public options include Cahaba River WMA and Oakmulgee WMA. - Do I need a license to hunt in Alabama? Yes. Alabama requires a hunting license (plus a WMA license for wildlife management areas and HIP for migratory birds). Licenses are sold through My Outdoor Alabama, by phone and at license agents. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Alabama? Sunday hunting rules in Alabama vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with ADCNR and Jefferson County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Deer Zone A? 3 antlered bucks per season (one with at least 4 points on one side), 1 per day. Zone A unantlered: 2 per day. - Are there bear in the Birmingham area? 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