Alabama hunting
Public hunting land in Alabama
Caliber maps 62 public hunting areas in Alabama, with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division)'s license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Alabama · 62 areas
Talladega National Forest
National forest · 394,709 acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest
National forest · 182,015 acres
Conecuh National Forest
National forest · 85,123 acres
James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 45,924 acres
Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 42,150 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 62 by distance from you.
- 46
- State wildlife areas
- 6
- National forests
- 10
- National wildlife refuges
Alabama hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division)
- Phone
- 1-888-848-6887
- Resident license
- $23.40 — Resident Small Game license (annual; All Game incl. deer/turkey is $35.30)
- Nonresident license
- $134.10 — Nonresident Small Game (annual); 3-day trip $59.10; All Game annual $411.95
- Hunter education
- Required for anyone born on or after Aug 1, 1977, unless hunting under supervision or otherwise exempt.
- Good to know
- WMA hunters 16+ need a WMA area permit and daily check-in; WMA License ($23.40) is also required for deer/turkey.
Fees and rules as published by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division), checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division) website
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The 12 biggest of 62 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega National Forest | National forest | 394,709 | Open |
| William B. Bankhead National Forest | National forest | 182,015 | Open |
| Conecuh National Forest | National forest | 85,123 | Open |
| James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 45,924 | Open |
| Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 42,150 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 33,886 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 31,521 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Barbour Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 27,931 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 22,468 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Perdido River Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 18,268 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 18,028 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 15,992 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 46
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 6
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 10
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Alabama hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Alabama?
Caliber lists 62 public hunting areas in Alabama: 46 state wildlife areas, 6 national forests, 10 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division) also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Alabama?
As published by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division) (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $23.40 — Resident Small Game license (annual; All Game incl. deer/turkey is $35.30); nonresident, $134.10 — Nonresident Small Game (annual); 3-day trip $59.10; All Game annual $411.95. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Alabama?
Required for anyone born on or after Aug 1, 1977, unless hunting under supervision or otherwise exempt. Check Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division) for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Alabama?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division)'s official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division) and the managing agency before you hunt.
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