Alabama · License · 2026 Edition
Alabama Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $34.35 for residents and $399.50 for nonresidents.
Alabama's All Game license already includes deer and turkey tags — there is no separate species permit for either, matching the license's built-in bag limits (currently 3 bucks, 5 spring gobblers). The Baiting Privilege and Wildlife Management Area license are needed on top of it for specific hunting situations.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident All Game License | $34.35 | Includes deer and turkey tags. |
| Resident Small Game License | $22.75 | Excludes deer and turkey. |
| 100% Physically Disabled Resident Hunting | $7.50 | |
| Nonresident All Game License | $399.50 | Includes deer and turkey tags. |
| Nonresident All Game License (10-day trip) | $246.60 | |
| Nonresident All Game License (3-day trip) | $173.90 | |
| Nonresident Small Game License | $130.25 | Excludes deer and turkey. |
| Nonresident College Student All Game (ages 17-23) | $34.35 | Same rate as residents; must attend an approved Alabama college or university. |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Baiting Privilege | $18.45 |
| Nonresident Baiting Privilege | $63.40 |
| Wildlife Management Area (WMA) License | $22.75 |
04 — Waterfowl stamp
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| State Duck Stamp | $12.10 |
| Federal Duck Stamp | $30 |
Waterfowl hunters 16+ also need the free federal HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp.
05 — Hunter education
Alabama requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Required for anyone born on or after Aug. 1, 1977. Certificates from any other state or Canadian province are accepted. Uncertified hunters can get a supervised-hunting license instead and hunt within voice/sight range of a licensed adult 21+.
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through Outdoor Alabama, the state's official portal.
Alabama hunting licenses run a fixed annual cycle, September 1 through August 31, regardless of purchase date — a license bought today expires August 31, 2026.
Verified · Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources · Last verified 2026-08-06
Publisher's note. Prices read from the ADCNR license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-06. Review due 2027-08-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.