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2026-27 county guide
Macon County Hunting
Deer zone, dates, dogs and public ground for Macon County, a WFF District IV county around Tuskegee. Every rule and number on this page comes from ADCNR and the 2026-2027 Digest.
Photo: US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Macon County public ground, tract by tract
Tuskegee Ranger District, 11,347 acres, tops the 2 public hunting areas we list for Macon County. Public ownership comes to around 11,307 acres, or 2.9% of the county. The Forest Service share, Tuskegee National Forest, is near 11,307 acres.
| Public area | Type | Size (ac) | Main game | Also |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Ranger District | Ranger district | 11,347 | deer, turkey | — |
| Macon State Forest PDHA | Disabled hunting area | 190 | deer | disabled hunters, draw hunts |
Macon County public land, the large blocks
- Tuskegee Ranger District is a ranger district of about 11,347 acres. Game listed for it includes deer and turkey.
- Macon State Forest Physically Disabled Hunting Area covers 190 acres within Macon County. Expect deer on its permit. Extra details: disabled hunters, draw hunts.
Forest Service land here: Tuskegee National Forest
Close to Macon County, other counties
- Coon Creek Tract (Forever Wild)Tallapoosa County (316 ac), 18 miles
- Chalk Hill SOATallapoosa County (3,466 ac), 20 miles
- Yates Lake WMAElmore County (5,616 ac), 22 miles
- Uchee Creek SOARussell County (4,734 ac), 25 miles
- Barbour WMABarbour County and Bullock County (28,214 ac), 32 miles
- Jordan PDHAElmore County (198 ac), 36 miles
Areas from our Alabama land list (ADCNR WMA area permit maps, the ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas page, ADCNR where to hunt, USFS, USFWS and Corps records); acres by kind from the ADCNR WMA, Forever Wild and SOA layers, USFS, USFWS, PAD-US (Corps, TVA, state parks) and NPS GIS layers (GIS measures, not official acreages). Checked November 1, 2026.
How Alabama deer rules fall in Macon County
More than one deer zone reaches Macon County: Zone B (about 68%) and Zone A (about 32%) by the ADCNR map. ADCNR draws the Zone A and B line along roads and rivers, so the shares above are approximate; the map decides.
Macon County deer calendar in brief
| Marker | Zone B | Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| Bows from | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Under-16 gun hunt | Nov 13–Nov 16 | Nov 13–Nov 16 |
| Primitive and air rifle | Nov 16–Nov 20 | Nov 16–Nov 20 |
| First gun day | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 |
| Dog deer close | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Stalk season ends | Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 |
Zone B archery opens bucks-only on October 15 and turns either-sex on October 25. Bucks: 3 per season and 1 per day statewide, including one with 4 or more points on one antler.
Macon County dog deer restrictions
The permit-only dog rule covers Macon County (CR 24-26-10-5-47-2 block); open permit-public land there has no dog deer hunting.
Macon County baiting rules
Hunting over feed in Macon County needs the Bait Privilege License at $18.95 (resident) or $65.25 (nonresident), on private or leased land only. None of the public areas above may be hunted over bait.
Zones and dates from the ADCNR deer zones and seasons and 2026-2027 Digest season tables; dog rules from the Digest dog deer section; bait from the ADCNR feeding and baiting rules. Checked November 1, 2026.
All Macon County hunting dates
Turkey, dove and deer rows here are the ones for the zones that touch Macon County.
| Species | Hunt | Applies in | First day | Last day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone A | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone A | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone A | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone A | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone A | Jan 4, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery, bucks only | Deer Zone B | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Deer Zone B | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Deer Zone B | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader and air rifle | Deer Zone B | Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, private land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, private land | Deer Zone B | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, dogs, public land | Deer Zone B | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun, stalk, public land | Deer Zone B | Jan 4, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring, hunters with disabilities | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 19, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring | Turkey Zone 1 | Mar 20, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Feral swine | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Night, with dogs | Statewide | May 8, 2027 | Aug 30, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Bobwhite quail | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Rabbits | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Squirrels | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Woodcock | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Doves | Segment 1 | Dove North Zone | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | Dove North Zone | Sep 6, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 3 | Dove North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 4 | Dove North Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Teal | Special teal season | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Ducks | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Ducks | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 2 | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 3 | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Geese | Geese, segment 4 | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Coots | Coot season | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Coots | Coot season | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Mergansers | Merganser season | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Mergansers | Merganser season | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Coyote | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Foxes | Fox | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Opossum | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Beaver, nutria, groundhog | Beaver, nutria, groundhog | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Bullfrogs and pig frogs | Bullfrog and pig frog | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected birds | Unprotected birds | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Rails, gallinules | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Rails, gallinules | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Jan 26, 2027 |
From the ADCNR seasons and bag limits, the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest and the 2026-27 Waterfowl Hunting Guide (Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources), checked November 1, 2026.
Macon County turkey, dove, duck and gator rules
Macon County turkey zone and harvest
For turkey, ADCNR places Macon County in Zone 1. Spring gobbler season on private and open permit-public land runs March 20 to May 3, 2027. In 2025, 137-208 turkeys were reported from Macon County, per the ADCNR class map; exact counts are not published. Statewide reports: 18,263 in 2024, 17,049 in 2025.
Macon County dove calendar
The dove North Zone covers Macon County, and each opening day starts at noon.
| Segment | Runs |
|---|---|
| Segment 1 | Sep 5 |
| Segment 2 | Sep 6–Oct 18 |
| Segment 3 | Nov 21–Nov 29 |
| Segment 4 | Dec 12–Jan 17 |
Macon County ducks, geese and coots
Macon County uses the statewide duck dates; only the Mobile-Tensaw Delta has its own hours.
Turkey zones and dates from the Digest turkey section; 2025 harvest class from the 2025 Alabama Wild Turkey Report; dove from the ADCNR dove zones; waterfowl from the 2026-27 Waterfowl Hunting Guide. Checked November 1, 2026.
People and places that back Macon County hunters
For district questions, Macon County hunters reach Enterprise at (334) 347-9467. Straight-line distance from the county centre to the closest ADCNR office (Montgomery) is about 35 miles. Office hours run Monday to Friday from 9 to 4 o'clock, and staff sample deer for CWD when you phone first.
Where to base a Macon County hunt
4 Census places sit in the county (4 incorporated, 0 CDPs). Biggest towns: Tuskegee (8,653), Notasulga (871) and Franklin (568). Macon County spans 609 square miles and held 18,159 residents in 2024.
Where Macon County hunters shop
Our directory has 1 taxidermist and 2 guides and preserves inside Macon County. No processors and gear shops turned up inside the county, so the cards below include neighbours. In-county businesses come first, then those in adjoining counties, by straight-line distance.
Next to Macon County
| Adjoining | Deer zone | Turkey | Dove | Dog status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County | Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 20 miles |
| Lee County | Zone A/Zone B | 1 | North | No rule | 25 miles |
| Elmore County | Zone A | 1 | North | Permit, stalk | 30 miles |
| Russell County | Zone B/Zone A/Zone E | 1 | North | No rule | 30 miles |
| Montgomery County | Zone B/Zone A | 1 | North | No rule | 32 miles |
| Tallapoosa County | Zone A | 1 | North | Permit only | 33 miles |
Offices from the ADCNR WFF district offices page; towns and places from the Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; services from ADCNR lists (Hunters Helping the Hungry, CWD sampling partners), store locators and Yellow Pages as tagged; neighbours from the Census county adjacency file. Checked November 1, 2026.
Macon County sight-in spots and shoot dates
Within Macon County the guide finds 2 ranges; every card says who may shoot.
Without a club card, Macon County shooters can use Barbour County WMA Shooting Range in Barbour County, 31 miles away. Hours
Ranges from ADCNR’s range directory and range pages, operators’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 1, 2026.
Macon County shooting hours on key dates
Mobile and Huntsville see sunrise many minutes apart in winter, so use the times worked out for Macon County.
| Date | Why it matters | Sunrise | Sunset | Game legal | Waterfowl legal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:45 a.m. | 6:11 p.m. | 6:15 a.m. to 6:41 p.m. | 6:15 a.m. to 6:11 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:17 a.m. | 4:41 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 5:47 a.m. to 4:41 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | November 14 | 6:23 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 5:53 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 5:53 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:40 a.m. | 4:41 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. to 4:41 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:44 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. | 6:14 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:31 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 5:53 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 5:23 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:48 a.m. | 6:54 p.m. | 6:18 a.m. to 7:24 p.m. | 6:18 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location (NOAA solar formula, Central Time), checked against the Digest’s Birmingham table; checked November 1, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Macon County events and results
Booked inside the county: 1 upcoming date, namely Field trial stake.
Still ahead
| Dates | Event | Where | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2026 | Bama Quail Classic 2026 · Field trial stake | Tuskegee: Bama Quail Club | Event details | Source |
Short answers for Macon County hunters
Where could a Macon County deer be cut and wrapped?
Darrell's Deer Processing is closest on our list.
Will fluorescent pink pass for orange in Macon County?
Yes; pink is accepted in place of orange.
How long does bow season for deer last in Macon County?
October 15, 2026 through February 10, 2027 in Zone B.
Is a county deer kill published for Macon County?
No; Alabama gives only a statewide deer statement.
Does Macon County get one of the rare fall turkey seasons?
No; only six Zone 3 counties have a fall season.
May deer be run with dogs in Macon County?
Only under a department permit inside the block the Digest describes.
What paperwork does a WMA hunt in Macon County need beyond a license?
A WMA license for deer and turkey, the free WMA AREA Permit and a daily check-in for hunters 16 and older.
Which half of the state does Macon County fall in for doves?
The North Zone.
What are the steps for checking a deer killed in Macon County?
Log it on your harvest record before moving it, then report it in Game Check within 48 hours.
Answers from the 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest, ADCNR seasons and bag limits, the hunter orange rule, Game Check rules, Code of Alabama 13A-12-1, the ADCNR deer page and the sources above. Checked November 1, 2026.
Macon County season reminders
Dates on this page cover 2026-27 only; a new Digest comes out each summer.
Sources: 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest, ADCNR hunting, Census and the sources in each section. Checked November 1, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS/Southeast (Public domain).