Alabama has some of the finest dove hunting in the united states and we encourage all seasoned upland bird hunters to come to alabama. Even in the deer hunting off season, you can sate your hunting urges while ridding the world of these by taking part in the alabama hog hunting. All counties except those listed below in south zone. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. North zone all counties except those listed below in south zone. Alabama deer hunting fees, turkey and duck hunting prices. We offer corporate or individual dove hunts and hunt fields consisting of millet, corn and wheat. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. We have been managing for wildlife since my grandfather bought the place in 1943. Dcnr hunting and fishing general information alabama. Hunting regulations september 2016 august 2017 permits. We also offer spring turkey hunting and europeanstyle pheasant shoots.
October 15, 2019 to february 10 either sex gun hunting privately owned or leased land. Bring your best dog and your fastest shooting shotgun and bag your limit of alabama dove and have a blast while doing it. How many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents. Fish and wildlife service has special rules and regulations that apply to dove hunting which all hunters. Parrow plantation has been extensively managed for game and fish for 30 years.
Hunters have the opportunity to hunt many species in alabama including, white tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning doves, bobwhite quail, feral hogs, waterfowl. Annual opening weekend dove hunt now booking for 20182019 season. Many landowners in alabama, particularly farmers, use dove hunting as an additional source of income through commercial, paytoshoot dove. Dove season begins in most alabama counties on saturday. During the rest of the season hunting hours run from a halfhour before sunrise to sunset. Dove hunting generates a significant amount of money for research and wildlife management through the sale of licenses, firearms and ammunition. There is an excise tax on firearms and ammunition that is contributed to the federal pitmanrobertson fund, which in turn is apportioned to state wildlife agencies for the management of wildlife, which.
There are about 450 million birds in the continental population. Gun deer permits will be issued daily from the checking station on the nov. Although we cant predict the outcome of our favorite college team, we try to stack the deck in our favor on our dove field. Guests provide their own meals, or meals can be provided with advance notice. Dove hunting alabama black belt adventures association. Each hunter with a valid hunting license will be able to take two deer by spot lighting using shotgun with buckshot only. For the upcoming 20172018 deer season alabama game and fish commission will be legalizing spot lighting for deer due to hunters complaining about not seeing deer during daylight hours. Alabama dove hunters spend more than 100,000 days afield each year and harvest more than 1 million doves, reports the alabama cooperative extension system. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Hunters in both zones are reminded that they can shoot no more than 15 doves per day.
According to the international hunter education association, in an average year, fewer than 1,000 people in the united states and canada are accidentally shot by hunters, and of these, fewer than 75 are fatalities. More than 30 stands, eight double stands, planted fields. Many landowners use dove hunting as an extra source of income during the year through the sale of shooting rights. Alabama is a member of the interstate wildlife violator compact. Adjusted the north zone dove season dates to address late season migration. Dove hunting contributes millions of dollars of revenue annually to alabama s economy. Limiting out dove hunting on opening day in iowa, september 1st 2017. In tennessee, some 100,000 dove hunters harvest an estimated 2 million or more. Dove hunting seasons are regulated and maintain doves as a sustainable wildlife resource. Mourning and whitewinged dove season outdoor alabama. In alabama, dove hunting is a popular sport and many hunters plan their trips or guided hunts well in advance, as with any area with legendary dove shooting. We are a familyowned farm located in autauga county, al.
Opening day dove hunt 2017 alabama south zone youtube. Posted aug 16, 2017 a family dove shoot is the first hunting experience for many young hunters. North alabama dove hunting at its finest faith way outdoors. Spot lighting legalized in alabama for 20172018 deer season. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. The alabama hunting seasons for 20162017 are significantly different. We have around 2,900 acres, 20 members, 26 grass patches, stalk hunting for deer only and turkey. We have been in the commercial hunting business for about 16 years. Alabama bait bill becomes law may 8, 2019 deer friendly. Mourning doves and other migratory birds are a national resource protected under the migratorybird treaty act.
Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Cst, lunch, an afternoon hunt, dinner, and nights lodging. Deer hunt in alabama hog hunt great southern outdoor. While the dates for each states hunting season have been checked for accuracy. Of the many choices for deer, turkey, quail and dove hunting in alabama, westervelt lodges reputation for quality experiences has served as a benchmark since our first hunt in 1951. Hunters have the opportunity to hunt many species in alabama including, whitetailed deer, wild turkey, mourning doves, bobwhite quail, feral hogs, waterfowl. Alabama hunting seasons not only differ around the state, but individual counties may have their own season start and end dates, as well as bag limits. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the dates for alabama hunting seasons. Hunting oklahoma department of wildlife conservation.
Its owners offer hunting and fishing for individuals or for corporate retreats. This information is also available in the 20192020 alabama hunting and fishing digest. Unlike many other hunting activities, dove hunting is usually a highly social event with many hunters on the same field. Tyler flat hunting club is looking for a few new members. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Dove hunting in alabama revolves almost completely around the mourning dove, as you will not find other species in this region. Alabama hunting laws and regulations survival life.
Such was the case last weekend for the opening of the dove season in the north. Dovehunts hunting deep sea fishing in alabama brian. Tens of thousands of alabama dove hunters will celebrate the start of a new hunting season by taking to the fields at noon on sept. Hunting season is always a special time of the year. 191 birds in spring 2018, one bird in the fall 2017 archeryonly season. Alabama dove hunting guides and outfitters hunting network. All hunters ages 1665 must have a state hunting license and a. The parrow is located in livingston, alabama, east of i59 and i20 halfway between birmingham, alabama and jackson, mississippi. Important tips to know for dove season news tuscaloosa.
Tyler flat hunting club located in choctaw county about 10 min south of butler alabama in needham al. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. Danger lurks in alabamas woodlands during hunting season. Alabama whitetails chuck richard summer food plot 2017. Upland game bird hunting california department of fish. To obtain a hard copy, visit your local probate office, license commissioner, or license agent. The mourning dove is the most hunted migratory game bird in north america, and dove hunting is a popular sport in many parts of this country. In many cases, these fatalities are selfinflicted by hunters who trip, fall, or have other accidents that cause them to shoot themselves with their own weapons.
Guests pursue free range whitetailed deer and wild turkeys roaming our 12,000 contiguous acres in west alabama private property that rates as some of the. When a change in the weather and the opening of a hunting season coincide, it can be a. Approximately 200 thousand licensed hunters hunted deer in alabama during the 20172018 deer season. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Limit 15 a day 90 days september 7 october 27 september 7. Mourning dove hunting typically kicks off the fall hunting season as many look forward to a day on a dove field with family and friends. Theres an abundance of birds thanks to our prerelease bird program run in early september and supplemented throughout the hunting season. September 2nd september 17th season 1 october 14th november 2nd season 2 november 23rd january 15th season 3 rfp tentative dove hunt dates. September 2nd opening day september 16th october 16th october 21st november 25th december 9th december 23rd january th stand draws start at 1. Starting in october, hunters will have to report their deer and turkey. Alabama hunting season s just around the corner updated mar 07, 2019.
Dove hunting in alabama youth dove hunts license information purchase your license online. The state has split hunting seasons for doves to relieve. The wildly popular dove hunting season is right around the corner in all of alabamas black belt counties except barbour. The mourning dove is the most hunted and the most harvested migratory game bird in north america. As a freerange property, great southern outdoors is no exception. A bill working its way through the legislature could bring major changes to deer season in the state. Office of law enforcement dove hunting and baiting. December 2017 november 2017 october 2017 september 2017 august. Each zone is has its respective color showing details such as open season dates, the types of deer that you can hunt and the types of hunting methods as well as the harvest number for each animal. The alabama conservation advisory board today announced several proposed changes to hunting and fishing regulations in the state, including a continuous gundeer season from november 2016 to.
Species specific hunting season and bag limit information is provided below. Wayne jones being a good daddy showing the young generation what its all about. Feral hog is estimated to cause more than 800 million of agricultural damage in the us every year. The 2016 2017 hunting season map below is for huting deer in the state of alabama. At time of printing, federal guidelines were not final.