Jackson County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 10,736 deer in Jackson County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 5,693 bucks, 4,822 does and 221 fawns, over about 232,920 days of deer hunting. That is 10 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 2nd of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 6th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 3,687 (2019-20) to 10,736 (2024-25), 6,982 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 1,157.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Jackson CountyADCNR WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 10,736: 5,693 bucks (3,759 to 7,626), 4,822 does (2,860 to 6,785) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 10, 6th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 232,920 (70,615 to 395,225) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 1,157 (344 to 1,970) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 1,078 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 4 WMAs with a page, 87,150 acres; 469 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Scottsboro, Hollywood, Stevenson, Woodville and Langston |
How many deer are killed in Jackson County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 10,736 | 5,693 | 3,759 to 7,626 | 4,822 | 2,860 to 6,785 | 221 | 232,920 |
| 2023-24 | 4,001 | 2,772 | 1,622 to 3,922 | 1,229 | 399 to 2,059 | 0 | 135,875 |
| 2022-23 | 9,449 | 5,434 | 3,216 to 7,652 | 4,015 | 2,054 to 5,975 | 0 | 166,418 |
| 2021-22 | 6,826 | 2,921 | 1,502 to 4,340 | 3,819 | 2,001 to 5,638 | 86 | 156,930 |
| 2020-21 | 7,192 | 4,197 | 2,568 to 5,826 | 2,916 | 1,022 to 4,810 | 79 | 160,799 |
| 2019-20 | 3,687 | 2,002 | 991 to 3,014 | 1,613 | 667 to 2,558 | 72 | 106,873 |
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 Jackson County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,157 | 344 to 1,970 | 23,373 |
| 2023-24 | 981 | 286 to 1,675 | 22,574 |
| 2022-23 | 937 | 42 to 1,833 | 27,889 |
| 2021-22 | 1,289 | 254 to 2,324 | 19,061 |
| 2020-21 | 1,340 | 198 to 2,481 | 18,047 |
| 2019-20 | 580 | 165 to 996 | 19,362 |
Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Jackson 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 Jackson County?
| WMA | Acres in Jackson County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| James D. Martin-Skyline WMA | 59,994 | Nov. 21-22 |
| Mud Creek, Raccoon Creek and Crow Creek WMAs | 14,701 | Nov. 16-20 |
| North Sauty and Crow Creek Waterfowl Refuges | 8,493 | Nov. 16-20 |
| Coon Gulf Tract | 3,962 | Nov. 21-22 |
469 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 Jackson County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 10,736 | 5,693 | 10 | 1,157 |
| DeKalb County | 3,608 | 1,764 | 4.6 | 311 |
| Madison County | 5,848 | 2,877 | 7.3 | 541 |
| Marshall County | 2,519 | 869 | 4.5 | 310 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Jackson County, Alabama last season?
About 10,736 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 5,693 bucks (between 3,759 and 7,626), 4,822 does (between 2,860 and 6,785) and 221 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Jackson County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 1,157 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 344 and 1,970), from about 23,373 days of turkey hunting. Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts James D. Martin-Skyline WMA (59,994 acres in the county), Mud Creek, Raccoon Creek and Crow Creek WMAs (14,701 acres in the county), North Sauty and Crow Creek Waterfowl Refuges (8,493 acres in the county) and Coon Gulf Tract (3,962 acres in the county) in Jackson County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Jackson County?
Jackson 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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