| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Fox | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Crow | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Nutria | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Goose (Canada & light) | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Dove (three segments) · North Zone | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Dove (three segments) · South Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite quail | SOA Quail Hunts | Oct 26, 2026 · results Oct 27, 2026 |
| Ducks | SOA Waterfowl Hunts | Oct 26, 2026 · results Oct 27, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | SOA Turkey Hunts | Dec 14, 2026 · results Dec 15, 2026 |
| Wild hog | SOA Feral Swine Hunts | Dec 14, 2026 · results Dec 15, 2026 |
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