Hale County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 3,175 deer in Hale County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,837 bucks, 1,258 does and 80 fawns, over about 60,272 days of deer hunting. That is 4.9 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 54th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 48th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 1,976 (2021-22) to 3,728 (2023-24), 2,841 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 240.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Hale CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 3,175: 1,837 bucks (176 to 3,498), 1,258 does (225 to 2,290) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.9, 48th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 60,272 (35,776 to 84,768) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 240 (0 to 524) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 644 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs with a page, 22,392 acres; 28,263 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Moundville, Greensboro, Newbern and Akron |
How many deer are killed in Hale County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,175 | 1,837 | 176 to 3,498 | 1,258 | 225 to 2,290 | 80 | 60,272 |
| 2023-24 | 3,728 | 2,347 | 1,275 to 3,419 | 1,214 | 544 to 1,883 | 167 | 58,434 |
| 2022-23 | 1,993 | 546 | 113 to 978 | 1,347 | 275 to 2,419 | 100 | 34,921 |
| 2021-22 | 1,976 | 945 | 224 to 1,666 | 945 | 106 to 1,784 | 86 | 46,527 |
| 2020-21 | 2,986 | 1,675 | 638 to 2,712 | 1,232 | 375 to 2,088 | 79 | 50,548 |
| 2019-20 | 3,190 | 1,966 | 621 to 3,312 | 1,224 | 334 to 2,114 | 0 | 39,618 |
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 Hale County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 240 | 0 to 524 | 8,707 |
| 2023-24 | 341 | 0 to 810 | 10,458 |
| 2022-23 | 301 | 0 to 715 | 7,851 |
| 2021-22 | 344 | 0 to 773 | 5,241 |
| 2020-21 | 79 | 0 to 242 | 3,231 |
| 2019-20 | 192 | 0 to 431 | 5,498 |
Hale 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 Hale County?
In part of Hale County, as ADCNR describes it, deer may be hunted by stalk hunting only (no dogs). Zone dates are on the Alabama hunting page.
Source: ADCNR deer season 2026-2027.
Where is the public hunting land in Hale County?
| WMA | Acres in Hale County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmulgee WMA | 21,451 | Nov. 21-22 |
| David K. Nelson WMA | 941 | Nov. 21-22 |
28,263 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 Hale County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County | 3,175 | 1,837 | 4.9 | 240 |
| Bibb County | 3,653 | 1,312 | 5.9 | 151 |
| Greene County | 1,825 | 700 | 2.8 | 230 |
| Marengo County | 5,595 | 2,268 | 5.7 | 1,134 |
| Perry County | 2,887 | 1,778 | 4 | 632 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 6,867 | 3,311 | 5.2 | 771 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Hale County, Alabama last season?
About 3,175 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,837 bucks (between 176 and 3,498), 1,258 does (between 225 and 2,290) and 80 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Hale County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 240 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 0 and 524), from about 8,707 days of turkey hunting. Hale 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 Hale County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Oakmulgee WMA (21,451 acres in the county) and David K. Nelson WMA (941 acres in the county) in Hale County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Hale County?
In part of Hale County, as ADCNR describes it, deer may be hunted by stalk hunting only (no dogs).
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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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