Autauga County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 6,852 deer in Autauga County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,766 bucks, 5,086 does, over about 118,247 days of deer hunting. That is 11.5 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 12th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 3rd by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 2,808 (2020-21) to 6,852 (2024-25), 5,132 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 612.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Autauga CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 6,852: 1,766 bucks (869 to 2,663), 5,086 does (3,014 to 7,158) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 11.5, 3rd of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 118,247 (58,727 to 177,768) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 612 (56 to 1,167) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 594.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA with a page, 10,473 acres |
| Towns | Prattville, Autaugaville and Billingsley |
How many deer are killed in Autauga County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 6,852 | 1,766 | 869 to 2,663 | 5,086 | 3,014 to 7,158 | 0 | 118,247 |
| 2023-24 | 5,188 | 2,208 | 1,031 to 3,386 | 2,840 | 1,134 to 4,546 | 140 | 85,128 |
| 2022-23 | 6,240 | 2,852 | 1,638 to 4,066 | 3,248 | 1,413 to 5,083 | 140 | 129,899 |
| 2021-22 | 4,478 | 2,239 | 1,121 to 3,358 | 2,239 | 992 to 3,487 | 0 | 71,540 |
| 2020-21 | 2,808 | 946 | 294 to 1,598 | 1,862 | 811 to 2,913 | 0 | 89,695 |
| 2019-20 | 5,226 | 1,446 | 542 to 2,349 | 3,660 | 1,416 to 5,904 | 120 | 96,556 |
Source: ADCNR Alabama Hunter Harvest 2024-2025 annual report and the reports for the five seasons before it (ADCNR hunter survey results). The range is the survey's own lower and upper bound; a lower bound below zero is shown as 0. Deer is bucks, does and fawns added together by FilledTag. Survey estimates for one county swing from year to year more than the harvest itself does, so read the six seasons together.
How many turkeys are killed in Autauga County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 612 | 56 to 1,167 | 17,850 |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 4 to 663 | 7,543 |
| 2022-23 | 1,957 | 706 to 3,209 | 17,106 |
| 2021-22 | 601 | 21 to 1,182 | 8,334 |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 0 to 484 | 5,753 |
| 2019-20 | 649 | 0 to 1,352 | 16,144 |
Autauga County is in turkey Zone 1: youth hunt March 13-14, disabled hunt March 19, spring season March 20 to May 3, 2027 (ADCNR turkey season 2026-2027).
What deer rules apply in Autauga County?
ADCNR lists no countywide dog restriction for Autauga County; dog deer hunting is allowed where and how ADCNR's regular dog deer season allows it. No dog deer hunting is allowed on open permit public land. Zone dates are on the Alabama hunting page.
Source: ADCNR deer season 2026-2027.
Where is the public hunting land in Autauga County?
| WMA | Acres in Autauga County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles D. Kelley Autauga County WMA | 10,473 | Nov. 21-22 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on ADCNR Wildlife Management Area boundaries, 2026-27, U.S. Forest Service land ownership and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
How does Autauga County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | 6,852 | 1,766 | 11.5 | 612 |
| Chilton County | 5,480 | 2,829 | 7.9 | 1,109 |
| Dallas County | 8,432 | 2,837 | 8.6 | 860 |
| Elmore County | 4,933 | 3,107 | 8 | 230 |
| Lowndes County | 6,048 | 2,703 | 8.4 | 1,022 |
| Montgomery County | 4,988 | 2,083 | 6.4 | 372 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Autauga County, Alabama last season?
About 6,852 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,766 bucks (between 869 and 2,663), 5,086 does (between 3,014 and 7,158). It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Autauga County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 612 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 56 and 1,167), from about 17,850 days of turkey hunting. Autauga County is in turkey Zone 1: youth hunt March 13-14, disabled hunt March 19, spring season March 20 to May 3, 2027.
Is there public hunting land in Autauga County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Charles D. Kelley Autauga County WMA (10,473 acres in the county) in Autauga County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Autauga County?
ADCNR lists no countywide dog restriction for Autauga County; dog deer hunting is allowed where and how ADCNR's regular dog deer season allows it. No dog deer hunting is allowed on open permit public land.
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer and turkey harvest and hunting days: ADCNR Alabama Hunter Harvest 2024-2025 annual report and earlier reports (ADCNR hunter survey results).
- Seasons and rules: ADCNR deer season 2026-2027; ADCNR turkey season 2026-2027. Public land: ADCNR Wildlife Management Area boundaries, 2026-27. County land area: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Numbers are copied from ADCNR and the Census Bureau or measured from public maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag.
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