Lamar County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 4,092 deer in Lamar County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,299 bucks, 2,793 does, over about 49,726 days of deer hunting. That is 6.8 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 38th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 28th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 2,927 (2022-23) to 4,841 (2020-21), 3,696 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 160.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Lamar CountyADCNR WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 4,092: 1,299 bucks (464 to 2,133), 2,793 does (1,002 to 4,585) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 6.8, 28th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 49,726 (26,375 to 73,078) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 160 (0 to 489) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 604.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA with a page, 8,782 acres; 154 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Sulligent, Vernon, Millport, Beaverton and Kennedy |
How many deer are killed in Lamar County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4,092 | 1,299 | 464 to 2,133 | 2,793 | 1,002 to 4,585 | 0 | 49,726 |
| 2023-24 | 3,077 | 1,567 | 355 to 2,778 | 1,454 | 501 to 2,407 | 56 | 71,180 |
| 2022-23 | 2,927 | 995 | 190 to 1,800 | 1,932 | 585 to 3,279 | 0 | 33,432 |
| 2021-22 | 3,243 | 1,531 | 586 to 2,476 | 1,712 | 574 to 2,851 | 0 | 57,326 |
| 2020-21 | 4,841 | 1,955 | 913 to 2,998 | 2,800 | 1,065 to 4,535 | 86 | 66,933 |
| 2019-20 | 3,993 | 841 | 261 to 1,420 | 3,152 | 1,436 to 4,868 | 0 | 58,340 |
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 Lamar County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 160 | 0 to 489 | 10,189 |
| 2023-24 | 335 | 0 to 740 | 9,659 |
| 2022-23 | 0 | 0 to 0 | 1,293 |
| 2021-22 | 172 | 0 to 522 | 5,537 |
| 2020-21 | 552 | 11 to 1,093 | 3,231 |
| 2019-20 | 442 | 0 to 911 | 5,271 |
Lamar 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 Lamar County?
Lamar 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 Lamar County?
| WMA | Acres in Lamar County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Sam R. Murphy WMA | 8,782 | Nov. 23-29 |
154 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 Lamar County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 4,092 | 1,299 | 6.8 | 160 |
| Fayette County | 4,352 | 1,511 | 6.9 | 301 |
| Marion County | 5,067 | 2,457 | 6.8 | 514 |
| Pickens County | 4,729 | 1,618 | 5.4 | 212 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Lamar County, Alabama last season?
About 4,092 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,299 bucks (between 464 and 2,133), 2,793 does (between 1,002 and 4,585). It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Lamar County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 160 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 0 and 489), from about 10,189 days of turkey hunting. Lamar 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 Lamar County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Sam R. Murphy WMA (8,782 acres in the county) in Lamar County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Lamar County?
Lamar County is stalk hunting only for deer (no dogs), by ADCNR's rule.
Request your free Alabama hunt plan
The first 50 hunters in Alabama get one hunt plan free. Request yours now. We will email you when your plan is ready.
Use the map while you wait for your plan.
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.
Alabama hunting Alabama deer harvest by county Fayette County Marion County Pickens County