Tuscaloosa County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 6,867 deer in Tuscaloosa County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 3,311 bucks, 3,476 does and 80 fawns, over about 111,256 days of deer hunting. That is 5.2 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 11th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 46th by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 5,257 (2022-23) to 8,967 (2021-22), 7,364 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 771.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Tuscaloosa CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 6,867: 3,311 bucks (1,702 to 4,920), 3,476 does (1,716 to 5,235) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.2, 46th of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 111,256 (75,995 to 146,517) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 771 (85 to 1,457) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 1 |
| Land area | 1,320.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs with a page, 17,834 acres; 10,997 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Tuscaloosa, Northport, Vance, Brookwood and Coaling |
How many deer are killed in Tuscaloosa County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 6,867 | 3,311 | 1,702 to 4,920 | 3,476 | 1,716 to 5,235 | 80 | 111,256 |
| 2023-24 | 7,434 | 4,256 | 2,584 to 5,928 | 3,178 | 1,823 to 4,533 | 0 | 122,008 |
| 2022-23 | 5,257 | 2,605 | 1,271 to 3,939 | 2,552 | 1,224 to 3,879 | 100 | 80,414 |
| 2021-22 | 8,967 | 4,249 | 2,715 to 5,783 | 4,546 | 2,960 to 6,132 | 172 | 186,678 |
| 2020-21 | 8,765 | 3,396 | 1,968 to 4,824 | 5,133 | 2,688 to 7,578 | 236 | 99,824 |
| 2019-20 | 6,891 | 3,145 | 1,927 to 4,363 | 3,746 | 2,196 to 5,297 | 0 | 190,594 |
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 Tuscaloosa County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 771 | 85 to 1,457 | 16,286 |
| 2023-24 | 865 | 270 to 1,460 | 25,239 |
| 2022-23 | 641 | 21 to 1,262 | 14,060 |
| 2021-22 | 516 | 0 to 1,258 | 22,259 |
| 2020-21 | 315 | 0 to 642 | 13,806 |
| 2019-20 | 1,127 | 321 to 1,933 | 25,910 |
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
In part of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
| WMA | Acres in Tuscaloosa County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Fork WMA | 17,542 | Nov. 21-22 |
| Oakmulgee WMA | 292 | Nov. 21-22 |
10,997 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 Tuscaloosa County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | 6,867 | 3,311 | 5.2 | 771 |
| Bibb County | 3,653 | 1,312 | 5.9 | 151 |
| Fayette County | 4,352 | 1,511 | 6.9 | 301 |
| Greene County | 1,825 | 700 | 2.8 | 230 |
| Hale County | 3,175 | 1,837 | 4.9 | 240 |
| Jefferson County | 3,393 | 1,191 | 3.1 | 543 |
| Pickens County | 4,729 | 1,618 | 5.4 | 212 |
| Walker County | 5,239 | 2,207 | 6.6 | 71 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama last season?
About 6,867 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 3,311 bucks (between 1,702 and 4,920), 3,476 does (between 1,716 and 5,235) and 80 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Tuscaloosa County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 771 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 85 and 1,457), from about 16,286 days of turkey hunting. Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Mulberry Fork WMA (17,542 acres in the county) and Oakmulgee WMA (292 acres in the county) in Tuscaloosa County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Tuscaloosa County?
In part of Tuscaloosa 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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