Dallas County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 8,432 deer in Dallas County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,837 bucks, 5,595 does, over about 132,697 days of deer hunting. That is 8.6 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 3rd of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 10th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 4,860 (2022-23) to 8,902 (2021-22), 6,788 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 860.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Dallas CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 8,432: 2,837 bucks (1,526 to 4,149), 5,595 does (2,787 to 8,403) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 8.6, 10th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 132,697 (90,850 to 174,544) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 860 (42 to 1,678) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 978.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No ADCNR WMA; 2,210 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Valley Grande, Selma and Orrville |
How many deer are killed in Dallas County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8,432 | 2,837 | 1,526 to 4,149 | 5,595 | 2,787 to 8,403 | 0 | 132,697 |
| 2023-24 | 6,475 | 3,334 | 1,910 to 4,758 | 3,085 | 1,390 to 4,779 | 56 | 89,916 |
| 2022-23 | 4,860 | 1,371 | 593 to 2,150 | 3,489 | 1,640 to 5,337 | 0 | 68,154 |
| 2021-22 | 8,902 | 2,394 | 1,160 to 3,628 | 6,078 | 3,598 to 8,558 | 430 | 92,140 |
| 2020-21 | 7,032 | 2,736 | 1,395 to 4,077 | 4,138 | 1,965 to 6,311 | 158 | 76,747 |
| 2019-20 | 5,027 | 1,899 | 1,000 to 2,797 | 3,128 | 1,429 to 4,827 | 0 | 84,582 |
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 Dallas County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 860 | 42 to 1,678 | 17,987 |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 0 to 756 | 8,201 |
| 2022-23 | 240 | 0 to 528 | 10,462 |
| 2021-22 | 258 | 0 to 649 | 9,434 |
| 2020-21 | 559 | 0 to 1,272 | 5,582 |
| 2019-20 | 655 | 48 to 1,263 | 8,818 |
Dallas 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 Dallas County?
ADCNR lists no countywide dog restriction for Dallas 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 Dallas County?
No ADCNR WMA with a page here falls in Dallas County. The closest: Lowndes WMA (about 21 miles), Charles D. Kelley Autauga County WMA (about 38 miles) and Oakmulgee WMA (about 41 miles).
2,210 acres of national forest 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 Dallas County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 8,432 | 2,837 | 8.6 | 860 |
| Autauga County | 6,852 | 1,766 | 11.5 | 612 |
| Chilton County | 5,480 | 2,829 | 7.9 | 1,109 |
| Lowndes County | 6,048 | 2,703 | 8.4 | 1,022 |
| Marengo County | 5,595 | 2,268 | 5.7 | 1,134 |
| Perry County | 2,887 | 1,778 | 4 | 632 |
| Wilcox County | 4,338 | 1,148 | 4.9 | 735 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Dallas County, Alabama last season?
About 8,432 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,837 bucks (between 1,526 and 4,149), 5,595 does (between 2,787 and 8,403). It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Dallas County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 860 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 42 and 1,678), from about 17,987 days of turkey hunting. Dallas 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 Dallas County?
No ADCNR WMA with a page here falls in Dallas County. The closest: Lowndes WMA (about 21 miles), Charles D. Kelley Autauga County WMA (about 38 miles) and Oakmulgee WMA (about 41 miles).
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Dallas County?
ADCNR lists no countywide dog restriction for Dallas 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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