Alabama Hunting News | July 2018

Alabama Hunting News | July 2018

Deadline to Register for Alligator Hunts is July 11

Alabama residents who wish to apply for an alligator tag must register by 8 a.m. July 11, 2018. Selections for each zone will be held at noon on July 11, and the results will be posted immediately. Applicants can check their selection status on the registration web page.

2018-19 SOA Hunting Season Registration

Registration for deer hunts on Alabama’s Special Opportunity Areas (SOA) will open July 16, 2018. These smaller, limited quota hunting areas are located throughout the state and offer a variety of exclusive public land hunting options including small game, archery, gun deer, youth hunting, waterfowl, turkey hunting and more. 

All New Outdoor AL Mobile App 

The new Outdoor AL app is now available in the Android and Apple app stores. Download it today for easy access to hunting, fishing, and license information as well as Snapper Check and Game Check.

Management Options For Nuisance Canada Geese

From excessive droppings to aggressive behavior, Canada Geese can create nuisance issues when in contact with humans. While protected by state and federal law, landowners do have management options for dealing with nuisance Canada Geese. For more information about those options, contact your local Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division district office.

Black Bears On The Move This Summer (video)

Add Jackson, Limestone, Marshall, Morgan and St. Clair counties to the growing list of recent black bear sightings in Alabama. Watch this video to learn what you should do if you are lucky enough to encounter a bear in the wild.