Latest dates for the duck Hunting Season Alabama 2016-2017

Species	Season Dates
Ducks	Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31
Mergansers	Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31
Coots	Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31
Dark Geese	Sept 26 to Oct 13 Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31

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Is duck season open in Alabama?

Regular season dates for ducks, coots, mergansers and geese are Nov. 27-28, 2020, and Dec. 5 to Jan. 31, 2021.

What is the duck limit in Alabama?

DUCKS: 6 ducks a day and may include no more than 4 Mallards (no more than 2 of which can be female), 3 Wood Ducks, 1 Mottled Duck, 2 Black Ducks, 2 Redhead, 1 Pintail, 2 Canvasback and 1 Scaup.

What do I need to duck hunt in Alabama?

To hunt waterfowl in Alabama, you must have the following:

1. Hunting License (unless exempt)
2. Federal Duck Stamp.
3. Alabama Duck Stamp (unless exempt)
4. Harvest Information Program Certification, HIP (free)
5. Wildlife Management License, IF hunting on a WMA (unless exempt)

Can you hunt Canadian geese in Alabama?

There is a hunting season for Canada geese in Alabama in several months in the fall and winter. Outside of the season, permits must be obtained for necessary removal measures to remedy issues.

Is hog hunting at night legal in Alabama?

Night hunting of feral hogs, coyotes allowed in Alabama with permit starting July 1. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Starting Thursday, July 1, 2021, Alabama residents can hunt coyotes and feral hogs at night with a state-issued license. Governor Kay Ivey signed the nighttime hunting bill into law in April this year.

Can you deer hunt with a 223 in Alabama?

If hunting deer in the state of Alabama, the only restriction on rifle type is that it must be chambered in a caliber that shoots a centerfire cartridge. 25 caliber. The more popular calibers include the. 223,.

What kind of turkeys are in Alabama?

There are four species of turkeys; Eastern, Merriam, Osceola and Rio Grande. Alabama has Eastern wild turkeys.

Is it legal to bait turkeys in Alabama?

If a hunter states they have permission to hunt on someone’s land, we do validate all information. Turkeys can’t be hunted from the roadside or by using a vehicle.” Lush also reminds hunters baiting for turkey is still illegal. For more information regarding turkey hunting in Alabama, call 800-272-4263.

Can you hunt over corn in Alabama?

The Alabama Legislature passed the new legislation in April 2019. The new baiting law applies only to white-tailed deer and feral pigs. Hunting anything else, including waterfowl over bait remains forbidden. Baiting any wildlife on public lands, including deer and hogs, remains illegal.

Do you have to wear orange when turkey hunting in Alabama?

(1) During dates and in areas open by regulation to gun deer season, including youth deer season and muzzleloader season, all persons hunting any wildlife species, except foxes, raccoons and opossums during legal nighttime hours or turkey or migratory birds (including crows), are required to wear an outer garment above