Winston County deer harvest: Alabama estimates, 2019-20 to 2024-25
Hunters took an estimated 2,941 deer in Winston County in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,771 bucks, 860 does and 310 fawns, over about 67,259 days of deer hunting. That is 4.8 deer per square mile of land. The county ranks 57th of Alabama's 67 counties by total and 52nd by deer per square mile. Over 6 seasons the estimate has run from 1,576 (2020-21) to 5,118 (2022-23), 3,194 on average. The same survey puts the 2024-25 turkey harvest at 1,085.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ADCNR's hunter harvest survey, 2019-20 to 2024-25. Seasons: ADCNR's 2026-27 deer and turkey pages.
Winston CountyADCNR WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer, 2024-25 (estimate) | 2,941: 1,771 bucks (198 to 3,344), 860 does (187 to 1,533) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.8, 52nd of 67 |
| Deer hunting days, 2024-25 | 67,259 (36,268 to 98,249) |
| Turkeys, 2024-25 (estimate) | 1,085 (247 to 1,922) |
| Turkey zone | Zone 2 |
| Land area | 613 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA with a page, 30,090 acres; 89,942 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Lynn, Haleyville, Double Springs, Arley and Addison |
How many deer are killed in Winston County each season?
| Season | Deer (estimate) | Bucks | Bucks, range | Does | Does, range | Fawns | Hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,941 | 1,771 | 198 to 3,344 | 860 | 187 to 1,533 | 310 | 67,259 |
| 2023-24 | 4,042 | 1,973 | 999 to 2,947 | 1,902 | 690 to 3,114 | 167 | 68,970 |
| 2022-23 | 5,118 | 1,977 | 906 to 3,048 | 3,141 | 1,127 to 5,155 | 0 | 107,839 |
| 2021-22 | 1,976 | 1,289 | 414 to 2,163 | 601 | 76 to 1,126 | 86 | 71,201 |
| 2020-21 | 1,576 | 867 | 279 to 1,455 | 709 | 37 to 1,382 | 0 | 62,102 |
| 2019-20 | 3,509 | 1,731 | 578 to 2,884 | 1,562 | 594 to 2,530 | 216 | 83,728 |
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 Winston County?
| Season | Turkeys (estimate) | Range | Turkey hunting days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,085 | 247 to 1,922 | 12,338 |
| 2023-24 | 446 | 65 to 827 | 17,910 |
| 2022-23 | 1,095 | 49 to 2,142 | 21,394 |
| 2021-22 | 1,117 | 0 to 2,507 | 11,169 |
| 2020-21 | 394 | 0 to 935 | 6,068 |
| 2019-20 | 433 | 0 to 1,181 | 6,848 |
Winston 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 Winston County?
In part of Winston 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 Winston County?
| WMA | Acres in Winston County | First gun or primitive weapons deer hunt, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior WMA | 30,090 | Nov. 7-8 |
89,942 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 Winston County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Bucks | Per square mile | Turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston County | 2,941 | 1,771 | 4.8 | 1,085 |
| Cullman County | 1,507 | 993 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Franklin County | 7,004 | 3,537 | 11 | 842 |
| Lawrence County | 5,027 | 2,916 | 7.3 | 310 |
| Marion County | 5,067 | 2,457 | 6.8 | 514 |
| Walker County | 5,239 | 2,207 | 6.6 | 71 |
All survey estimates for 2024-25.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Winston County, Alabama last season?
About 2,941 in the 2024-25 season, by ADCNR's hunter harvest survey: 1,771 bucks (between 198 and 3,344), 860 does (between 187 and 1,533) and 310 fawns. It is an estimate from a survey of licensed hunters, not a count.
How many turkeys are killed in Winston County?
ADCNR's survey estimates 1,085 turkeys in 2024-25 (between 247 and 1,922), from about 12,338 days of turkey hunting. Winston 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 Winston County?
Yes. ADCNR's map puts Black Warrior WMA (30,090 acres in the county) in Winston County.
Can you hunt deer with dogs in Winston County?
In part of Winston 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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