Tallapoosa County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 3,921 deer in Tallapoosa County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,015 bucks, 1,671 does and 235 fawns, over about 84,731 days of deer hunting. That is 5.5 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 39th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 43rd by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 2,539 (2019-20) to 6,518 (2022-23), 4,654 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.
Tallapoosa CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 3,921: 2,015 bucks (827 to 3,202), 1,671 does (612 to 2,729) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.5, 43rd of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 84,731 (51,087 to 118,374) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 160 (0 to 392) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 716.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA with a page, 547 acres |
| Towns | Alexander City, Dadeville, New Site, Daviston and Camp Hill |
How many deer are killed in Tallapoosa County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,921 | 2,015 | 827 to 3,202 | 1,671 | 612 to 2,729 | 235 | 84,731 |
| 2023-24 | 5,208 | 1,737 | 711 to 2,763 | 3,074 | 1,349 to 4,799 | 397 | 72,172 |
| 2022-23 | 6,518 | 2,146 | 979 to 3,314 | 4,272 | 2,336 to 6,207 | 100 | 116,230 |
| 2021-22 | 5,109 | 2,531 | 1,328 to 3,734 | 2,578 | 1,034 to 4,121 | 0 | 83,565 |
| 2020-21 | 4,628 | 2,815 | 1,479 to 4,150 | 1,734 | 605 to 2,863 | 79 | 106,794 |
| 2019-20 | 2,539 | 1,668 | 729 to 2,608 | 655 | 124 to 1,187 | 216 | 60,718 |
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 Tallapoosa County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 160 | 0 to 392 | 15,091 |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 0 to 248 | 7,568 |
| 2022-23 | 1,336 | 389 to 2,283 | 16,869 |
| 2021-22 | 258 | 0 to 649 | 6,787 |
| 2020-21 | 953 | 0 to 2,602 | 19,452 |
| 2019-20 | 721 | 135 to 1,307 | 12,683 |
Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County?
ADCNR prohibits dog deer hunting in Tallapoosa County except by special permit from the department. Zone dates are on the Alabama hunting page.
Source: ADCNR deer season 2026-2027.
Where is the public hunting land in Tallapoosa County?
| WMA | Acres in Tallapoosa County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Community Hunting Area | 547 | Nov. 16-20 |
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 Tallapoosa County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa County | 3,921 | 2,015 | 5.5 | 160 |
| Chambers County | 2,910 | 1,360 | 4.9 | 550 |
| Clay County | 2,682 | 1,153 | 4.4 | 429 |
| Coosa County | 4,470 | 2,275 | 6.9 | 639 |
| Elmore County | 4,933 | 3,107 | 8 | 230 |
| Lee County | 4,418 | 1,764 | 7.3 | 639 |
| Macon County | 3,569 | 1,299 | 5.9 | 700 |
| Randolph County | 3,799 | 1,268 | 6.5 | 527 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Tallapoosa County, Alabama last season?
About 3,921 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 2,015 bucks (between 827 and 3,202), 1,671 does (between 612 and 2,729) and 235 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Tallapoosa County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 160 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 0 and 392), from about 15,091 days of turkey hunting. Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Martin Community Hunting Area (547 acres in the county) in Tallapoosa County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Tallapoosa County?
ADCNR prohibits dog deer hunting in Tallapoosa County except by special permit from the department.
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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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