Bibb County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 3,653 deer in Bibb County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,312 bucks, 2,261 does and 80 fawns, over about 53,434 days of deer hunting. That is 5.9 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 46th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 35th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 2,166 (2019-20) to 6,336 (2023-24), 4,433 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 151.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Bibb CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 3,653: 1,312 bucks (354 to 2,270), 2,261 does (743 to 3,779) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.9, 35th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 53,434 (30,273 to 76,595) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 151 (0 to 377) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 622.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs with a page, 42,281 acres; 60,771 acres of national forest; 4,778 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Centreville, Brent, Woodstock and West Blocton |
How many deer are killed in Bibb County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,653 | 1,312 | 354 to 2,270 | 2,261 | 743 to 3,779 | 80 | 53,434 |
| 2023-24 | 6,336 | 2,957 | 1,719 to 4,195 | 3,073 | 1,365 to 4,782 | 306 | 83,850 |
| 2022-23 | 5,432 | 3,199 | 1,768 to 4,631 | 2,033 | 750 to 3,316 | 200 | 89,309 |
| 2021-22 | 5,624 | 1,976 | 913 to 3,039 | 3,390 | 1,238 to 5,542 | 258 | 92,960 |
| 2020-21 | 3,389 | 1,340 | 525 to 2,154 | 1,970 | 485 to 3,456 | 79 | 68,048 |
| 2019-20 | 2,166 | 1,442 | 589 to 2,296 | 652 | 123 to 1,182 | 72 | 79,819 |
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 Bibb County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 151 | 0 to 377 | 7,774 |
| 2023-24 | 392 | 0 to 879 | 8,709 |
| 2022-23 | 0 | 0 to 0 | 1,680 |
| 2021-22 | 490 | 0 to 1,089 | 7,752 |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 0 to 388 | 12,237 |
| 2019-20 | 361 | 0 to 965 | 8,078 |
Bibb 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 Bibb County?
Bibb County is stalk hunting only for deer (no dogs), by ADCNR's rule. Zone dates are on the Alabama hunting page.
Source: ADCNR deer season 2026-2027.
Where is the public hunting land in Bibb County?
| WMA | Acres in Bibb County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmulgee WMA | 24,691 | Nov. 21-22 |
| William R. Ireland, Sr. Cahaba River WMA | 17,590 | Nov. 21-23 |
60,771 acres of national forest and 4,778 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps.
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 Bibb County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 3,653 | 1,312 | 5.9 | 151 |
| Chilton County | 5,480 | 2,829 | 7.9 | 1,109 |
| Hale County | 3,175 | 1,837 | 4.9 | 240 |
| Jefferson County | 3,393 | 1,191 | 3.1 | 543 |
| Perry County | 2,887 | 1,778 | 4 | 632 |
| Shelby County | 6,721 | 3,055 | 8.6 | 160 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 6,867 | 3,311 | 5.2 | 771 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bibb County, Alabama last season?
About 3,653 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,312 bucks (between 354 and 2,270), 2,261 does (between 743 and 3,779) and 80 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Bibb County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 151 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 0 and 377), from about 7,774 days of turkey hunting. Bibb 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 Bibb County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Oakmulgee WMA (24,691 acres in the county) and William R. Ireland, Sr. Cahaba River WMA (17,590 acres in the county) in Bibb County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Bibb County?
Bibb County is stalk hunting only for deer (no dogs), by ADCNR's rule.
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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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