Alabama events · 2026
Alabama hunting events: SOA draw hunts, youth hunts, classes, banquets and field trials
As of Nov 2, 2026 the Alabama list holds 126 dates still ahead: 48 SOA draw hunts, 30 youth hunts, 25 classes and workshops, 11 banquets, 9 field trials, 2 expos and 1 calling contest. 23 finished field trials, nite hunts and calling contests stay listed for their winners. Each row links to its source, read November 1, 2026.
126Dates ahead
45Within 30 days
48SOA draw hunts
31Counties
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Coming up soon in Alabama (45)
From Nov 2, 2026: 9 DU chapter dinner dates, 9 SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw dates, 7 hunter education course dates and 5 SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw dates. SOA hunts already under way show their next hunt period.
Field trial stake
Conecuh Station Open Shooting Dog Classic 2026
Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation
Field Talks deer seminar
Alabama Deer Management & Herd Health Field Talks seminar
Eastaboga: Eastaboga Baptist Church
SOA deer (archery) draw
Blackwater River SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice
SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw
Cedar Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only
SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw
Chalk Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only
DU chapter dinner
Colbert-Lawrence Ducks Unlimited Dinner
Sheffield: Clarion Inn Sheffield Muscle Shoals
SOA deer (archery) draw
Crow Creek SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice
DU chapter dinner
Demopolis Ducks Unlimited Annual Steak Dinner and Auction
Demopolis: Demopolis Civic Center
SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw
Portland Landing SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only
SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw
Thigpen Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only
SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw
Uchee Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only
33 further dates follow in the calendar.
Month-by-month Alabama hunting calendar
126 dates from Nov 2, 2026 to Aug 22, 2027. One search box covers the whole list; try a host, a kind of event or a district number.
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November 2026 (43 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Conecuh Station Open Shooting Dog Classic 2026 · Field trial stake | Conecuh Station Plantation | Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation | drawing October 29, 6 p.m. | Event details | Source |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Alabama Deer Management & Herd Health Field Talks seminar · Field Talks deer seminar | ADCNR WFF | Eastaboga: Eastaboga Baptist Church | 6:00–8:00 p.m. free | Register | Source |
| Oct 22–Nov 8, 2026 | Blackwater River SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (archery) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5–Dec 13, 2026 | Cedar Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only · SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 2 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5–8, 2026 | Chalk Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only · SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Colbert-Lawrence Ducks Unlimited Dinner · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Sheffield: Clarion Inn Sheffield Muscle Shoals | starts 6:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Oct 15–Nov 22, 2026 | Crow Creek SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (archery) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 2 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Demopolis Ducks Unlimited Annual Steak Dinner and Auction · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Demopolis: Demopolis Civic Center | starts 5:30 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 5–Dec 13, 2026 | Portland Landing SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only · SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 2 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5–8, 2026 | Thigpen Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only · SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 5–8, 2026 | Uchee Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Antlerless Only · SOA deer (gun, antlerless) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 5–8 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12th Annual Pine City Classic NWTF Turkey Calling Contest · turkey calling contest | NWTF | Jackson | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Helena: Helena Community Center | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ full on Nov 1 free | Event details | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Trussville: Trussville Fire Station #4 | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 9/25 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Gordo: Gordo Police Shooting Range | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ full on Nov 1 free | Event details | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Union Springs: Richard Stone Complex | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 35/50 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Seale: Russell County High School | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 7/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Birmingham Ducks Unlimited Evening of Conservation · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Birmingham: Ovenbird | starts 6:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 11, 2026 | University of Alabama Dinner Banquet · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa River Market | starts 6:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 12, 2026 | University of Samford Annual Dinner Banquet · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Birmingham: Sloss Furnace | starts 6:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Eutaw Ducks Unlimited · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Boligee: Boligee Community Center | starts 5:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Evergreen Jakes Day · NWTF JAKES day | NWTF | Evergreen | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 14–Dec 27, 2026 | Fred T. Stimpson SOA youth deer hunt · SOA youth draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 14–15 3 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Childersburg: Red Eagle Skeet & Trap Club | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 26/40 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Northport: Synergic Center | from 5:00 p.m. ages 10+ 26/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Nov 17–20, 2026 | Cedar Creek SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 17–20 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 17–20, 2026 | Chalk Hill SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 17–20 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 17–20, 2026 | Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapon – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 17–20 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Mobile Ducks Unlimited Banquet · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Mobile: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park | starts 6:30 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 17–20, 2026 | Portland Landing SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 17–20 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 17–20, 2026 | Uchee Creek SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 17–20 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 19–22, 2026 | Blackwater River SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 19–22 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 19–22, 2026 | Little River State Forest SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 19–22 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Pea Ridge Chapter: Inaugural Banquet and Live Auction · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Auburn: Legacy at Serenity Farms | starts 5:30 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 19–22, 2026 | Shelby SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 19–22 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 19–22, 2026 | Thigpen Hill SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 19–22 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Oct 22–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Upper State SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (archery) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Nov 19–22 5 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Aliceville Ducks Unlimited · DU chapter dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Aliceville: Aliceville City Hall | starts 6:00 p.m. | Buy tickets | Source |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Alabama Open Shooting Dog Championship 2026 | Conecuh Station Plantation | Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation | drawing November 24, 6 p.m. | Event details | Source |
December 2026 (25 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Bama Quail Classic 2026 · Field trial stake | Bama Quail Club | Tuskegee: Bama Quail Club | drawing December 1, 7 p.m. | Event details | Source |
| Dec 3–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Blackwater River SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 6 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Cedar Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 6 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3–20, 2026 | Crow Creek SOA deer hunt: Primitive Weapons – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (primitive weapons) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 2 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Little River State Forest SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 6 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Portland Landing SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 6 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 3–Jan 31 (2026-27) | Uchee Creek SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 3–6 5 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 4, 2026 | United States Open Championship 2026 | Lawley Field Trial Area | Lawley Field Trial Area near Greensboro | drawing November 30, 7 p.m. | Event details | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Oneonta: Oneonta Police Station | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 11/24 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Robertsdale: FBC Robertsdale, Kids Outdoor Zone | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 49/50 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Dec 10–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Chalk Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 10–13 5 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Conecuh Station Field Trial Club 2026 · Field trial stake | Conecuh Station Field Trial Club | Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | 6th Annual Tommy Traylor Memorial Youth Trial 2026 · youth bird dog trial | Conecuh Station Plantation | Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 12–Jan 10 (2026-27) | Uchee Creek SOA waterfowl hunt · SOA waterfowl draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 12–13 2 periods left draw closed Oct 26 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 17–Jan 31 (2026-27) | Shelby SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 17–20 3 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 17–Jan 31 (2026-27) | Thigpen Hill SOA deer hunt: Gun – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (gun) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Dec 17–20 5 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Springville: Springville Fire Station Storm Shelter | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 24/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Ashville: Ashville Police Department | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 21/24 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
January 2027 (22 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2–3, 2027 | ADCNR Trapping Education Workshop (Bibb County) · trapping workshop | ADCNR and state trappers | ages 7+ 25 seats fee, amount not posted | Register | Source | |
| Jan 2–3, 2027 | Cedar Creek SOA woodcock & quail hunt · SOA woodcock and quail draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Jan 2–3 draw closed Oct 26 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 2–31, 2027 | Crow Creek SOA waterfowl hunt · SOA waterfowl draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Jan 2–3 5 periods left draw closed Oct 26 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 2–3, 2027 | Portland Landing SOA waterfowl/woodcock hunt · SOA waterfowl draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Jan 2–3 draw closed Oct 26 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Oct 22–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Fred T. Stimpson SOA deer hunt: Archery – Stalk Hunting Hunter's Choice · SOA deer (archery) draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Jan 7–10 4 periods left draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 8, 2027 | National Derby Championship 2027 | Lawley Field Trial Area | Lawley Field Trial Area near Greensboro | drawing January 4, 7 p.m. | Event details | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | National Free-For-All Championship 2027 | Lawley Field Trial Area | Lawley Field Trial Area near Greensboro | drawing January 4, 7 p.m. | Event details | Source |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Gulf Coast Open Shooting Dog Championship 2027 | Conecuh Station Plantation | Union Springs: Conecuh Station Plantation | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Journey Assembly of God Church | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 30/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source |
February 2027 (20 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Deer Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Feb 6–7, 2027 | ADCNR Trapping Education Workshop (Jackson County) · trapping workshop | ADCNR and state trappers | ages 7+ 25 seats fee, amount not posted | Register | Source | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Crow Creek SOA youth waterfowl hunt · SOA youth draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 6 draw Dec 1–14 | Sign up | Source | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Forever Wild Field Trial Area Youth Duck Hunt | ADCNR State Lands | youth under 16 with adult 21+ drawing sign-up Oct 2–16 | Event details | Source | |
| Oct 10–Feb 7 (2026-27) | Fred T. Stimpson SOA youth rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA youth draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 6–7 draw closed Sep 14 | Event details | Source | |
| Feb 8–21, 2027 | Chalk Hill SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 8–14 2 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Feb 8–21, 2027 | Little River State Forest SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 8–14 2 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Feb 8–21, 2027 | Uchee Creek SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 8–14 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 10–21, 2027 | Thigpen Hill SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 10–14 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 11–21, 2027 | Cedar Creek SOA quail, rabbit, squirrel, & raccoon hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 11–14 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 11–21, 2027 | Portland Landing SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt: Regular · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 11–14 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 11–21, 2027 | Shelby SOA rabbit, squirrel, & raccoon hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 11–14 2 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Feb 13–14, 2027 | ADCNR Trapping Education Workshop (Baldwin County) · trapping workshop | ADCNR and state trappers | ages 7+ 25 seats fee, amount not posted | Register | Source | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Pine Hill: International Paper- Pine Hill, Training Center | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 25/25 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Feb 15–28, 2027 | Blackwater River SOA quail, rabbit & squirrel hunt · SOA small game draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 15–21 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 | ADCNR Trapping Education Workshop (Pike County) · trapping workshop | ADCNR and state trappers | ages 7+ 25 seats fee, amount not posted | Register | Source | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Let's Talk Turkey Hunting (ADCNR Learn to Hunt workshop) | ADCNR Learn to Hunt | Upper Delta WMA near Stockton | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. adults 19+ $20 | Register | Source |
| Feb 25–May 2, 2027 | Thigpen Hill SOA feral swine (gun) hunt · SOA feral hog draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Feb 25–28 6 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 27–28, 2027 | ADCNR Trapping Education Workshop (Hale County) · trapping workshop | ADCNR and state trappers | ages 7+ 25 seats fee, amount not posted | Register | Source | |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Leeds: Bass Pro Shops | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 30/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
March 2027 (6 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5–7, 2027 | Portland Landing SOA feral swine (gun) hunt · SOA feral hog draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Mar 5–7 draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Let's Talk Turkey Hunting (ADCNR Learn to Hunt workshop) | ADCNR Learn to Hunt | Cahaba River WMA near Helena | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. adults 19+ $20 | Register | Source |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Gordo: Gordo Police Shooting Range | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 20/20 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Covington County Banquet · NWTF chapter banquet | NWTF | Andalusia | Buy tickets | Source | |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Let's Talk Turkey Hunting (ADCNR Learn to Hunt workshop) | ADCNR Learn to Hunt | Choccolocco WMA near Piedmont | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. adults 19+ $20 | Register | Source |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Traditional Hunter Education Course | ADCNR hunter education | Pelham: Oak Mountain State Park, Main Park Office | from 8:00 a.m. ages 10+ 30/30 seats on Nov 1 free | Register | Source |
April 2027 (7 dates)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2–May 2, 2027 | Cedar Creek SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 5 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Apr 2–May 2, 2027 | Chalk Hill SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 5 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Apr 2–25, 2027 | Fred T. Stimpson SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 4 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Apr 2–May 2, 2027 | Little River State Forest SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 5 periods left | Event details | Source | |
| Apr 2–May 2, 2027 | Portland Landing SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 5 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Apr 2–May 2, 2027 | Uchee Creek SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 5 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source | |
| Apr 2–18, 2027 | Upper State SOA turkey hunt · SOA turkey draw | ADCNR SOA program | next Apr 2–4 2 periods left draw Dec 1–14 | Register | Source |
May 2027 (1 date)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2027 | West Mobile Banquet · NWTF chapter banquet | NWTF | Mobile | Buy tickets | Source |
July 2027 (1 date)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16–18, 2027 | World Deer Expo 2027 · hunting expo | World Deer Expo | Birmingham: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex | Event details | Source |
August 2027 (1 date)
| When | What | Organizer | Venue or area | Hours, seats, draw | Book or read | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20–22, 2027 | Buckmasters Expo 2027 · hunting expo | Buckmasters | Montgomery | venue not named | Event details | Source |
Times, seats and draw windows are as the host posted them on November 1, 2026; check the host page before you drive.
Nearby Alabama hunts, classes and dinners
One position check re-sorts every upcoming Alabama date by distance and shows the nearest six.
Miles to the most exact place the host named.
Which Alabama SOA draws are still to come
Draw windows come straight from the ADCNR list; rows without a matching draw link to the SOA page.
| Draw | Opens | Deadline | Status | ADCNR note | Hunts ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOA deer hunts (Cedar Creek, Little River SF, Portland Landing, Uchee Creek, Thigpen Hill, Blackwater River, Fred T. Stimpson, Upper State, Crow Creek, Chalk Hill, Shelby, Choctaw NWR) | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Draw held | Opens 8 a.m., closes 1 p.m.; results Sept. 15, 2 p.m. | 27 |
| Fred T. Stimpson SOA youth small game | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Draw held | Results Sept. 15. | 1 |
| SOA adult waterfowl (Crow Creek, Uchee Creek, Portland Landing) and Cedar Creek adult woodcock/quail | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | Draw held | Results Oct. 27, 2 p.m. | 4 |
| Crow Creek SOA youth waterfowl | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | Not open yet | Results Dec. 15. | 1 |
| SOA small game and turkey hunts (Cedar Creek, Portland Landing, Uchee Creek, Fred T. Stimpson, Upper State, Thigpen Hill, Blackwater River) | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | Not open yet | Results Dec. 15. | 10 |
| SOA feral swine hunts (Portland Landing, Thigpen Hill) | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | Not open yet | Results Dec. 15, 2 p.m. | 2 |
ADCNR Special Opportunity Areas and the draw dates ADCNR lists for 2026-27, checked November 1, 2026. Limited-quota draw; cost = Alabama hunting license + WMA license before registering (plus HIP/stamps for migratory birds). Selected hunter and guests get a dedicated unit for 2-4 days.
Alabama hunting events by kind
Draw hunts, youth hunts, classes, chapter banquets, bird dog trials and nite hunts make 6 pages.
KindSOA Draw Hunts48 still aheadKindYouth Hunts30 still aheadKindHunter Education and Workshops25 still aheadKindDU and NWTF Banquets11 still aheadKindBird Dog Field Trials9 still ahead, 14 with resultsKindUKC Coonhound Nite HuntsWinners on file, 8 with results
More Alabama listings
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12th Annual Pine City Classic NWTF Turkey Calling Contest | Turkey calling contest | Jackson | Event details | Source |
| Jul 16–18, 2027 | World Deer Expo 2027 | Hunting expo | Birmingham: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex | Event details | Source |
| Aug 20–22, 2027 | Buckmasters Expo 2027 | Hunting expo | Montgomery | Event details | Source |
Alabama events, district by district
Every county name opens the events part of that county’s hunting guide; 34 counties are listed.
| WFF district | District office | Ahead | Soa draw hunts | Youth hunts | Classes and workshops | Banquets | Field trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFF District I | Tanner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| WFF District II | Jacksonville | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| WFF District III | Northport | 62 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| WFF District IV | Enterprise | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| WFF District V | Spanish Fort | 29 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
- Baldwin County7 ahead
- Bibb County1 ahead
- Blount County1 ahead
- Bullock County6 ahead, 10 results
- Butler County5 ahead
- Calhoun County1 ahead
- Choctaw County1 ahead
- Clarke County7 ahead
- Colbert County1 ahead
- Conecuh County1 ahead
- Covington County1 ahead
- Dale County0 ahead, 2 results
- Dallas County13 ahead
- Escambia County4 ahead
- Greene County1 ahead
- Hale County30 ahead, 4 results
- Jackson County5 ahead, 1 results
- Jefferson County6 ahead
- Lee County1 ahead
- Macon County1 ahead
- Marengo County1 ahead
- Marion County0 ahead, 1 results
- Mobile County2 ahead, 1 results
- Montgomery County1 ahead
- Pickens County3 ahead
- Pike County1 ahead, 2 results
- Randolph County0 ahead, 2 results
- Russell County7 ahead
- Shelby County6 ahead
- St. Clair County2 ahead
- Talladega County2 ahead
- Tallapoosa County5 ahead
- Tuscaloosa County2 ahead
- Wilcox County1 ahead
Recent Alabama results
23 finished events with a published result: 10 american Field championships, 8 UKC nite hunts, 4 Field trial stakes and 1 turkey calling contest.
| Day | Event | Location | Winning dog or caller | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Marion Co Sportsmans Club UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Guin | Ryals Longcreek Tucker X CH | Source |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Randolph County CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) | Roanoke | Moon Shine Ike | Source |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Randolph County CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Roanoke | Bones Insane Joker | Source |
| Jul 17, 2026 | China Grove CC UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) | Troy | Panther Creek Kennels Bandit | Source |
| Jul 17, 2026 | China Grove CC UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Troy | Scratch and Win | Source |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Tennessee Valley CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Scottsboro | Tn Valley Clyde | Source |
| Jun 12–13, 2026 | 2026 World Championship Turkey Calling Contest · turkey calling contest | Mobile: Mobile Convention Center | Jared Lowe | Source |
| May 2, 2026 | Alabama State CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Ozark | Wipeout Sampson | Source |
| May 1, 2026 | Alabama State CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) | Ozark | Red Rock's Tuff X CH | Source |
| Feb 22, 2026 | National Amateur Free-For-All Championship 2026 · american Field championship | Union Springs | Just Sayin | Source |
When Alabama events cluster
Dinners favour October and November, classes November and February, SOA hunts November and October; 231 rows in all.
| Host | Ahead |
|---|---|
| ADCNR SOA program | 51 |
| ADCNR State Lands | 26 |
| ADCNR hunter education | 16 |
| Ducks Unlimited | 9 |
| ADCNR and state trappers | 5 |
| Conecuh Station Plantation | 4 |
| NWTF | 4 |
| Lawley Field Trial Area | 3 |
| ADCNR Learn to Hunt | 3 |
| ADCNR WFF | 1 |
Got an event for the Alabama events calendar?
Chapter dinners in Dothan, coon hunts in the Wiregrass, field trials around Union Springs and bingo nights in the Tennessee Valley all belong here. Share the page where the date is posted.
Carry on from the Alabama calendar
Alabama’s hunting calendar follows the seasons: SOA deer draws from October into February, DU dinners through November, bird dog championships in the Black Belt in winter and turkey banquets before the spring opener.
Common Alabama event questions
When are the Alabama hunting expos?
World Deer Expo 2027: Jul 16–18, 2027, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Jefferson County. Buckmasters Expo 2027: Aug 20–22, 2027, Montgomery, Montgomery County.
Are there calling contests in Alabama?
2026 World Championship Turkey Calling Contest (Jun 12–13, 2026, Mobile): Jared Lowe (World Open champion), Gadsden, Ala.. 12th Annual Pine City Classic NWTF Turkey Calling Contest (Nov 7, 2026, Jackson).
Why do past Alabama events leave the list?
The list is rebuilt against today’s date, so a dinner or course that has passed drops off. Field trials, nite hunts and contests with published winners move to the results page; every source behind the list was opened November 1, 2026.
How many hunting dates remain on the Alabama calendar?
126 on Nov 2, 2026: 48 SOA draw hunts, 30 youth hunts, 25 classes and workshops, 11 banquets, 9 field trials, 2 expos and 1 calling contest. The results page keeps 23 finished trials, nite hunts and contests with their winners.
Which Alabama hunting date is next?
Conecuh Station Open Shooting Dog Classic 2026 (Field trial stake), Nov 2, 2026, Conecuh Station Plantation, Union Springs, Bullock County.
What is an Alabama SOA draw hunt?
ADCNR runs limited-quota hunts on Special Opportunity Areas by random draw. Limited-quota draw; cost = Alabama hunting license + WMA license before registering (plus HIP/stamps for migratory birds). Selected hunter and guests get a dedicated unit for 2-4 days. 48 adult SOA hunts are still ahead on this calendar. ADCNR SOAs
Which Alabama SOA draws are still to come?
Crow Creek SOA youth waterfowl: opens Dec 1, 2026, closes Dec 14, 2026; SOA small game and turkey hunts (Cedar Creek, Portland Landing, Uchee Creek, Fred T. Stimpson, Upper State, Thigpen Hill, Blackwater River): opens Dec 1, 2026, closes Dec 14, 2026; SOA feral swine hunts (Portland Landing, Thigpen Hill): opens Dec 1, 2026, closes Dec 14, 2026.
Where are Alabama hunter education courses being held?
16 free in-person courses are on the ADCNR list, in Ashville, Childersburg, Gordo, Helena, Leeds, Northport, Oneonta and Pelham. 14 still had seats and 2 were full when read. Hunter education is required for license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. ADCNR hunter education
How do the Forever Wild Field Trial Area youth hunts work?
ADCNR’s State Lands Division holds youth deer and duck hunts on the 4,300-acre M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area in Hale County for youth 15 or younger with an adult 21 or older, picked by random drawing. 26 hunt days are still ahead; sign-up ran October 2 to 16, 2026.
Who is holding Alabama chapter dinners this fall and spring?
Still to come: 9 Ducks Unlimited dinners and 4 NWTF chapter banquets. DU fills November; the NWTF dates posted so far are in spring 2027.
Where are Alabama’s big bird dog championships run?
At the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area near Greensboro (National Derby, National Free-for-All, United States Open) and on Conecuh Station Plantation at Union Springs (shooting dog championships). 9 trials are dated ahead.
Where in Alabama do most upcoming dates fall?
Hale County (30), Dallas County (13) and Baldwin County (7).
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