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Perry County Hunting
A county guide to Perry County, served by the WFF District III office in Northport: deer zones, season table, turkey class, alligator and SOA hunts where they apply, and public land.
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Perry County public ground and acreage
The table below covers all 2 hunting areas on our list that reach into Perry County. GIS layers map about 32,583 public acres here, close to 7.1% of the land area. Talladega National Forest accounts for about 32,583 of those acres.
| Place | Type | Acres | Hunted for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmulgee Ranger District | Ranger district | 159,204 | deer, turkey | — |
| Oakmulgee WMA | WMA | 44,500 | turkey, ducks, quail | 5 dove fields, no deer dogs |
Biggest public areas in Perry County
- Oakmulgee Ranger District covers 159,204 acres across Perry County, Bibb County, Hale County and Chilton County. ADCNR lists deer and turkey among its game.
- Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area is a WMA of about 44,500 acres that also reaches Bibb County, Hale County and Tuscaloosa County. Its species list covers turkey, ducks, quail and deer. Also flagged: 5 dove fields, no deer dogs. Questions go to the biologist, (334) 430-6301.
Also in the county: Talladega National Forest
Public land just outside Perry County
- M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial AreaHale County, 23 miles (443 ac)
- Old Cahawba Prairie Tract (Forever Wild)Dallas County, 24 miles (4,586 ac)
- Cahaba River NWRBibb County, 33 miles (4,774 ac)
- Charles F. Sykes – Cedar Creek SOADallas County, 34 miles (7,357 ac)
- William R. Ireland, Sr.-Cahaba River WMABibb County and Shelby County, 34 miles (35,559 ac)
- David K. Nelson WMASumter County and Hale County, 34 miles (8,308 ac)
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.
Deer rules that apply in Perry County
By the shading on ADCNR's map, Perry County is Zone A (about 92%) and Zone B (about 8%). Because the A/B line follows roads, not county lines, confirm your stand location on the ADCNR zone map.
Deer season markers for Perry County
| Point | Zone A | Zone B |
|---|---|---|
| Bow season starts | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Youth days | Nov 13–Nov 16 | Nov 13–Nov 16 |
| Air rifle, muzzleloader | Nov 16–Nov 20 | Nov 16–Nov 20 |
| Gun season opens | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 |
| Dog hunting closes | Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Season closes | Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 |
Antlerless deer wait until October 25 in the Zone B part of the county. Each hunter gets three antlered bucks per season in Alabama, no more than one a day, with at least one showing 4+ points on one side.
Can you run deer dogs in Perry County?
ADCNR bans dog deer hunting in part of Perry County (east of AL 219, south of US 82, north of AL 183; Talladega NF block).
Bait and feed in Perry County
On private or leased land in Perry County, deer and feral hogs may be hunted over bait only with the Bait Privilege License ($18.95 resident, $65.25 nonresident). Public areas in the county are closed to hunting 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.
Perry County season table for 2026-27
Statewide rows and the zone rows for Perry County are merged here, 60 in all.
| Game | Method | Covers | Opening day | Closing day | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, sora, gallinule | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Wilson's snipe | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2027 | |
| Rails and gallinules | Rails, sora, gallinule | 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.
Turkey, doves and waterfowl in Perry County
Perry County turkey facts
Perry County hunts turkeys under Zone 1 dates. Gobblers may be hunted from March 20 to May 3, 2027 outside WMAs and ranger districts. Game Check reports from Perry County in 2025 fell in the 137-208 bird range on the ADCNR map, alongside 10 other counties. The state total was 17,049 birds in 2025, down from 18,263.
Perry County dove segments
ADCNR lists Perry County in the North Zone for doves, with a noon start on opening day.
| Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| Segment 1 | Sep 5 |
| Segment 2 | Sep 6–Oct 18 |
| Segment 3 | Nov 21–Nov 29 |
| Segment 4 | Dec 12–Jan 17 |
Waterfowl around Perry County
Alabama has one statewide duck zone, so Perry County follows the statewide waterfowl dates in the table above.
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.
Perry County offices and local help
The WFF District III office in Northport covers Perry County; call (205) 339-5716. The shortest hop to an ADCNR office is Northport, near 46 miles out. Visit Monday to Friday, 9 until 4; ask about CWD sampling when you call.
Perry County town guides
The Census lists 2 places in Perry County: 2 incorporated and 0 census-designated. Top three by 2024 population: Marion (2,702) and Uniontown (1,952). The county counted 7,719 people in 2024, 9.3% fewer than in 2020, on 720 square miles of land.
- Marionpop. 2,702 · seat
Perry County hunting businesses
None of our processors, taxidermists, gear shops and guides and preserves are in Perry County; the list reaches into adjoining counties. Call ahead: directory listings change, and only the tagged rows come from ADCNR.
Rules next door to Perry County
| Neighbour | Deer zone | Turkey zone | Dove zone | Dog rule | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County | Zone A | 1 | North | Stalk only | 21 miles |
| Dallas County | Zone B/Zone A | 1 | North | No rule | 24 miles |
| Bibb County | Zone A | 1 | North | Stalk only | 28 miles |
| Chilton County | Zone A | 1 | North | Stalk only | 36 miles |
| Marengo County | Zone B | 1 | North | Permit only | 40 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.
Perry County: ranges, lanes and trap fields
With nothing listed in Perry County, the three nearest choices are below.
Of ADCNR’s 12 public ranges, South Sandy Shooting Range is closest, about 27 miles from the Perry County centre. Full page
Ranges from ADCNR’s range directory and range pages, operators’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 1, 2026.
Legal hours in Perry County
ADCNR prints one sunrise and sunset table for downtown Birmingham and warns that other places can differ by 10 minutes or more, so the times below are worked out for Perry County.
| Day | Moment | First sun | Last sun | Deer hours | Bird hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Archery opens, A and C | 6:52 a.m. | 6:18 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 6:48 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 6:18 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer, A-C | 6:24 a.m. | 4:46 p.m. | 5:54 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. | 5:54 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Mid-fall | 6:30 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:47 a.m. | 4:47 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Mid-January | 6:51 a.m. | 5:04 p.m. | 6:21 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. | 6:21 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Deer close, A-C | 6:38 a.m. | 5:29 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Turkey opener | 6:55 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 6:25 a.m. to 7:00 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.
Perry County FAQ
Is putting out corn for deer legal in Perry County?
Only on private or leased land with the Bait Privilege License, and never on public land.
Which processor is the shortest straight-line hop from Perry County?
Stump Hollow Deer Processing.
What was last season's deer total in Perry County?
Unpublished; ADCNR releases no county deer figures.
What buck limit do hunters in Perry County work under?
Three antlered deer per season, never more than one a day, and one of the three needs 4+ points on a single antler.
Do dog deer hunters in Perry County need an ADCNR permit?
No county permit requirement applies here.
Are turkey decoys legal from the first day of spring in Perry County?
Yes. For 2026-27 decoys may be used all spring.
Do special duck hours apply anywhere in Perry County?
No; statewide waterfowl dates and hours apply.
Does any national forest acreage fall in Perry County?
Yes, Talladega National Forest.
Where do people in Perry County pick up a hunting license?
Online, in the Outdoor AL app, from license agents or at a probate office.
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.
Perry County reminders for 2026-27
Get written permission before hunting private land in Perry County.
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: Marion Doss (CC BY-SA 2.0).