--- title: "Huntsville Hunting" url: https://www.herehuntsville.com/hunting-huntsville-al/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE Huntsville" attribution: "HERE Huntsville" --- # Huntsville Hunting *Source: [HERE Huntsville](https://www.herehuntsville.com/hunting-huntsville-al/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE Huntsville # Huntsville AL Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Madison County and Deer Zone A. Hog: Open Year-Round Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Open Deer Zone A **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 6:56 am Sunset 6:04 pm Temp 47°F Wind 0 mph Weather as of 8:15 AM ET Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 91 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Deer Zone A • Madison County ## Huntsville Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Zone A, 2026–27: archery Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027; special youth gun Nov 13–16; special muzzleloader and air rifle Nov 16–20; gun deer (stalk hunting, private or leased land) Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027. Open-permit public land has buck-only and either-sex periods. **Bag Limit:**3 antlered bucks per season (one must have at least 4 points 1 inch or longer on one antler); 1 buck per day. Zone A unantlered: 2 per day, or 1 unantlered and 1 buck. Deer season is OPEN in Zone A — check which method is legal today. Hunter orange or fluorescent pink required during gun seasons. Report harvest through Game Check. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/deer-season) · verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog OPEN YEAR-ROUND **Season Dates**No closed season (daytime hours only). **Bag Limit:**No bag limit. Feral swine: no closed season. Upon capture, live feral swine may not be released (ADCNR). per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/bobcat-coyote-feral-swine-and-fox-seasons) · verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**Madison County (Turkey Zone 2): special youth Mar 20–21, 2027; spring season Mar 27 – May 3, 2027. **Bag Limit:**1 gobbler per day; 4 gobblers combined fall and spring. Turkey season closed. Spring 2027 opens in March. Turkey hunting license privileges required; report harvest through Game Check. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/turkey-season) · verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**North Zone: Sept 5 (noon to sunset), Sept 6 – Oct 18, Nov 21–29, and Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027. **Bag Limit:**15 per day. Dove season closed. HIP required. per [ADCNR](https://www.outdooralabama.com/seasons-and-bag-limits/mourning-and-white-winged-dove-season) · verified 2026-10-22 Season dates shown are for Deer Zone A private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with ADCNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Huntsville Hunting Weather Now 47F Clear Feels like 47°F as of 8:15 AM ET Wind 0 mph N Humidity 87% Pressure 1023 hPa Moon Waxing Gibbous Location Huntsville, AL Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Hog. - Cool temps in the optimal range — deer are on their feet. Expect movement throughout shooting hours. - Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind. - High humidity (87%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face. Solunar Index ## Huntsville Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 47°F Optimal Wind Speed 0 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1023 hPa High — Active Moon Phase 🌔 Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Huntsville Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Sunny 77° / 48° 5 mph wind FAIR FRI Sunny 79° / 50° 3 mph wind FAIR SAT Sunny 76° / 49° 3 mph wind FAIR SUN Sunny 75° / 48° 3 mph wind GOOD MON Mostly Sunny 74° / 48° 0 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Huntsville Alabama Wildlife Management Areas 2 public hunting areas near Huntsville. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Morgan, Limestone and Madison counties • Tennessee River · southwest of Huntsville Waterfowl Whitetail Deer Small Game A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge on Wheeler Reservoir with hunting under refuge rules. Refuge permits and rules apply; check the refuge hunting page. Field Tip Read the refuge's current hunt brochure before you go. [Field Guide](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler) James D. Martin–Skyline WMA STATE WMA Jackson County • northeast of Huntsville Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Small Game An ADCNR wildlife management area in Jackson County. Alabama hunting license plus WMA license. Field Tip Get the 2026–27 Skyline WMA map from ADCNR. [Field Guide](https://outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/PDF%20documents/WMA%20Mamps/2026-2027/2026_27_D2-James%20D.%20Martin-Skyline%20WMA5%20ADA.pdf) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Huntsville-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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North Zone Sep 12 – 20, 2026 Special Teal 6 per day. Statewide Nov 27 – 28 and Dec 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 Ducks, Coots and Mergansers 6 ducks per day. Youth/military days Nov 21 and Feb 6. Statewide Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Squirrel 8 per day. Statewide Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Rabbit 8 per day. Statewide Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Bobwhite Quail 8 per day. Statewide No closed season Feral Swine and Coyote Daytime hours; no bag limit. Statewide Closed Bear No open season in Alabama. Statewide Mar 27 – May 3, 2027 Spring Turkey (Zone 2) Youth Mar 20–21; disabled hunt Mar 26. Turkey Zone 2 Dates reflect 2026 Alabama hunting regulations for Deer Zone A. Always verify with the current ADCNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## Huntsville Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Huntsville area, answered. - When does deer season open in Huntsville Alabama? Huntsville (Madison County, Deer Zone A): archery Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027; youth gun Nov 13–16; muzzleloader Nov 16–20; gun deer on private land Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027. - Where can I hunt near Huntsville Alabama? Near Huntsville, public options include Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the James D. Martin–Skyline WMA. - Do I need a license to hunt in Alabama? Yes. Alabama requires a hunting license (plus a WMA license for wildlife management areas and HIP for migratory birds). Licenses are sold through My Outdoor Alabama, by phone and at license agents. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Alabama? Sunday hunting rules in Alabama vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with ADCNR and Madison County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Deer Zone A? 3 antlered bucks per season (one with at least 4 points on one side), 1 per day. Zone A unantlered: 2 per day. - Are there bear in the Huntsville area? Alabama has no open bear season (ADCNR). ITS ALL HERE! 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