Perry County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 2,887 deer in Perry County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,778 bucks, 1,109 does, over about 56,148 days of deer hunting. That is 4 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 59th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 58th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 2,845 (2021-22) to 5,953 (2023-24), 4,343 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 632.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Perry CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 2,887: 1,778 bucks (739 to 2,816), 1,109 does (0 to 2,246) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4, 58th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 56,148 (29,398 to 82,897) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 632 (114 to 1,149) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 719.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA with a page, 1,398 acres; 32,614 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Uniontown and Marion |
How many deer are killed in Perry County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,887 | 1,778 | 739 to 2,816 | 1,109 | 0 to 2,246 | 0 | 56,148 |
| 2023-24 | 5,953 | 2,726 | 1,575 to 3,877 | 2,626 | 1,257 to 3,996 | 601 | 100,808 |
| 2022-23 | 5,560 | 3,007 | 1,632 to 4,383 | 2,553 | 1,130 to 3,976 | 0 | 61,433 |
| 2021-22 | 2,845 | 1,642 | 663 to 2,621 | 1,117 | 315 to 1,918 | 86 | 60,065 |
| 2020-21 | 5,635 | 1,633 | 791 to 2,475 | 3,923 | 1,653 to 6,193 | 79 | 83,800 |
| 2019-20 | 3,178 | 1,277 | 377 to 2,176 | 1,829 | 865 to 2,793 | 72 | 72,932 |
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 Perry County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 632 | 114 to 1,149 | 9,173 |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 0 to 248 | 7,446 |
| 2022-23 | 147 | 0 to 372 | 7,221 |
| 2021-22 | 172 | 0 to 419 | 2,749 |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 0 to 484 | 2,680 |
| 2019-20 | 577 | 0 to 1,163 | 7,596 |
Perry 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 Perry County?
In part of Perry 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 Perry County?
| WMA | Acres in Perry County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmulgee WMA | 1,398 | Nov. 21-22 |
32,614 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 Perry County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 2,887 | 1,778 | 4 | 632 |
| Bibb County | 3,653 | 1,312 | 5.9 | 151 |
| Chilton County | 5,480 | 2,829 | 7.9 | 1,109 |
| Dallas County | 8,432 | 2,837 | 8.6 | 860 |
| Hale County | 3,175 | 1,837 | 4.9 | 240 |
| Marengo County | 5,595 | 2,268 | 5.7 | 1,134 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Perry County, Alabama last season?
About 2,887 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,778 bucks (between 739 and 2,816), 1,109 does (between 0 and 2,246). It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Perry County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 632 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 114 and 1,149), from about 9,173 days of turkey hunting. Perry 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 Perry County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Oakmulgee WMA (1,398 acres in the county) in Perry County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Perry County?
In part of Perry 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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