Lawrence County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 5,027 deer in Lawrence County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,916 bucks, 1,969 does and 142 fawns, over about 77,284 days of deer hunting. That is 7.3 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 26th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 21st by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 1,104 (2020-21) to 5,027 (2024-25), 2,713 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 310.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Lawrence CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 5,027: 2,916 bucks (1,402 to 4,431), 1,969 does (372 to 3,566) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 7.3, 21st of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 77,284 (44,022 to 110,546) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 310 (0 to 634) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 2 |
| Land area | 690.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs with a page, 63,533 acres; 90,648 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Moulton, Courtland, Town Creek, Hillsboro and North Courtland |
How many deer are killed in Lawrence County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5,027 | 2,916 | 1,402 to 4,431 | 1,969 | 372 to 3,566 | 142 | 77,284 |
| 2023-24 | 2,936 | 2,013 | 870 to 3,155 | 867 | 0 to 1,853 | 56 | 76,794 |
| 2022-23 | 2,948 | 1,671 | 832 to 2,509 | 788 | 153 to 1,423 | 489 | 68,954 |
| 2021-22 | 2,749 | 1,976 | 727 to 3,225 | 687 | 81 to 1,294 | 86 | 75,706 |
| 2020-21 | 1,104 | 946 | 114 to 1,777 | 158 | 0 to 484 | 0 | 32,092 |
| 2019-20 | 1,515 | 1,010 | 355 to 1,665 | 505 | 65 to 945 | 0 | 55,943 |
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 Lawrence County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 310 | 0 to 634 | 5,438 |
| 2023-24 | 252 | 0 to 538 | 8,639 |
| 2022-23 | 347 | 0 to 781 | 10,217 |
| 2021-22 | 344 | 0 to 839 | 9,709 |
| 2020-21 | 79 | 0 to 242 | 5,280 |
| 2019-20 | 72 | 0 to 219 | 5,047 |
Lawrence County is in turkey Zone 2: youth hunt March 20-21, disabled hunt March 26, spring season March 27 to May 3, 2027 (ADCNR turkey season 2026-2027).
What deer rules apply in Lawrence County?
Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
| WMA | Acres in Lawrence County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior WMA | 60,247 | Nov. 7-8 |
| Swan Creek and Mallard-Fox Creek WMAs | 3,286 | No gun or primitive weapons hunt; archery opens Oct. 15 |
90,648 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 Lawrence County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 5,027 | 2,916 | 7.3 | 310 |
| Colbert County | 2,840 | 1,418 | 4.8 | 612 |
| Cullman County | 1,507 | 993 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Franklin County | 7,004 | 3,537 | 11 | 842 |
| Lauderdale County | 4,786 | 2,305 | 7.2 | 1,193 |
| Limestone County | 4,297 | 2,688 | 7.6 | 0 |
| Morgan County | 933 | 773 | 1.6 | 80 |
| Winston County | 2,941 | 1,771 | 4.8 | 1,085 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Lawrence County, Alabama last season?
About 5,027 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,916 bucks (between 1,402 and 4,431), 1,969 does (between 372 and 3,566) and 142 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Lawrence County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 310 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 0 and 634), from about 5,438 days of turkey hunting. Lawrence County is in turkey Zone 2: youth hunt March 20-21, disabled hunt March 26, spring season March 27 to May 3, 2027.
Is there public hunting land in Lawrence County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Black Warrior WMA (60,247 acres in the county) and Swan Creek and Mallard-Fox Creek WMAs (3,286 acres in the county) in Lawrence County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Lawrence County?
Lawrence 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 Colbert County Cullman County Franklin County Lauderdale County