Heartland · Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia

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The ground

What hunters look for across the Heartland

The kinds of ground hunters look for in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia, state by state.

Alabama

For deer, turkey and hog hunters

Pine plantations and timber tracts
Hardwood creek and river bottoms
Crop fields with woods around them
River swamp on the coastal plain

Mississippi

For deer, turkey and duck hunters

Delta farmland and river bottoms
Pine woods and hardwood bottoms
Flooded timber and oxbow lakes
Hardwood ridges for turkey

Georgia

For deer, turkey and hog hunters

Managed pine plantations
Hardwood creek bottoms
Farm fields with woods around them
Coastal-plain river swamp

Seasons 2026-27

When hunters want to be on your land

Deer, spring turkey and duck seasons in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia for 2026-27, from each state’s wildlife agency. You choose which of these windows your access dates cover.

Months each season is open in 2026-27 (spring turkey: 2027). Dark: open most of the month. Light: open part of it. Any weapon or zone counts.
Season	Sep	Oct	Nov (this month)	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
Alabama
Deer	Sep: closed	Oct: open 31 days	Nov: open 30 days	Dec: open 31 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: open 10 days	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed
Spring turkey	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: closed	Dec: closed	Jan: closed	Feb: closed	Mar: open 12 days	Apr: open 30 days	May: open 3 days
Ducks	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: open 2 days	Dec: open 27 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: closed	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed
Mississippi
Deer	Sep: closed	Oct: open 31 days	Nov: open 30 days	Dec: open 31 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: open 15 days	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed
Spring turkey	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: closed	Dec: closed	Jan: closed	Feb: closed	Mar: open 17 days	Apr: open 30 days	May: open 2 days
Ducks	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: open 3 days	Dec: open 26 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: closed	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed
Georgia
Deer	Sep: open 19 days	Oct: open 31 days	Nov: open 30 days	Dec: open 31 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: closed	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed
Spring turkey	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: closed	Dec: closed	Jan: closed	Feb: closed	Mar: open 5 days	Apr: open 30 days	May: open 15 days
Ducks	Sep: closed	Oct: closed	Nov: open 9 days	Dec: open 20 days	Jan: open 31 days	Feb: closed	Mar: closed	Apr: closed	May: closed

Alabama: every 2026-27 date(9 seasons)

“Now” is Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Alabama. Dates from the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries; check it before you hunt.

Season	Dates	Now
DeerArcheryZones D and EParts of Barbour, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan, Russell and WinstonBucks only Jan 16–27.	Oct 1 – Jan 27	Open
DeerArcheryZones A, B and C and the CMZ (most of the state)Either-sex and bucks-only days differ by zone.	Oct 15 – Feb 10	Open
DeerMuzzleloader and air rifleZones D and EParts of Barbour, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan, Russell and Winston	Nov 2–6	Closed Nov 6
DeerGun, stalk (private land)Zones D and EParts of Barbour, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan, Russell and WinstonEither-sex and bucks-only days differ by zone. Hunting with dogs closes Jan 1.	Nov 7 – Jan 27	Open
DeerMuzzleloader and air rifleZones A, B and C and the CMZ (most of the state)	Nov 16–20	Opens Nov 16
DeerGun, stalk (private land)Zones A, B and C and the CMZ (most of the state)Either-sex and bucks-only days differ by zone. Hunting with dogs closes Jan 15.	Nov 21 – Feb 10	Opens Nov 21
Spring turkeySpring seasonZones 1 and 3 (most of the state)	Mar 20 – May 3	Opens Mar 20
Spring turkeySpring seasonZone 2 (north Alabama)Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Winston and part of Cullman	Mar 27 – May 3	Opens Mar 27
DucksRegular season	Nov 27–28Dec 5 – Jan 31	Opens Nov 27

Outdoor Alabama's waterfowl page notes that federal guidelines were not final when it was printed, and to check the website for updates.

Read Nov 7, 2026 from: Deer Season 2026-2027, Outdoor Alabama · Turkey Season 2026-2027, Outdoor Alabama · Waterfowl Seasons 2026-2027, Outdoor Alabama

Mississippi: every 2026-27 date(9 seasons)

“Now” is Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Mississippi. Dates from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks; check it before you hunt.

Season	Dates	Now
DeerArcheryDelta, North Central and Hills units	Oct 1 – Nov 20	Open
DeerArcherySoutheast unit (south of US 84 and east of MS 35)	Oct 15 – Nov 20	Open
DeerGun (with dogs)	Nov 21 – Dec 1Dec 24 – Jan 20	Opens Nov 21
DeerPrimitive weapon	Dec 2–15	Opens Dec 2
DeerGun (without dogs)	Dec 16–23	Opens Dec 16
DeerArchery / primitive weaponDelta, North Central and Hills units	Jan 21–31	Opens Jan 21
DeerArchery / primitive weaponSoutheast unit (south of US 84 and east of MS 35)Feb 1–15: legal bucks only.	Jan 21 – Feb 15	Opens Jan 21
Spring turkeySpring season	Mar 15 – May 2	Opens Mar 15
DucksRegular season	Nov 27–29Dec 4–6Dec 9 – Jan 31	Opens Nov 27

Read Nov 7, 2026 from: 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons, MDWFP

Georgia: every 2026-27 date(7 seasons)

“Now” is Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Georgia. Dates from the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; check it before you hunt.

Season	Dates	Now
DeerArchery	Sep 12 – Jan 10	Open
DeerPrimitive weaponsEvery county except the four archery-only onesNot in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb or Fulton north of GA 92, which are archery onlyPrimitive weapons only Oct 10–16; firearms from Oct 17.	Oct 10 – Jan 10	Open
DeerFirearmsEvery county except the four archery-only onesNot in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb or Fulton north of GA 92, which are archery only	Oct 17 – Jan 10	Open
DeerArchery (extended)29 countiesBaker, Barrow, Bibb, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Decatur, DeKalb, Douglas, Early, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Grady, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, Seminole and Thomas	Jan 11–31	Opens Jan 11
DeerFirearms (extended)9 southwest countiesBaker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole and Thomas	Jan 11–15	Opens Jan 11
Spring turkeySpring season (private land)	Mar 27 – May 15	Opens Mar 27
DucksRegular season	Nov 21–29Dec 12 – Jan 31	Opens Nov 21

Read Nov 7, 2026 from: Georgia Archery Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 12, Georgia WRD · 2026-2027 Big and Small Game Seasons flyer, Georgia WRD · Statewide Deer Firearms Season Opens Sat. Oct. 17, Georgia WRD · Get Ready for Duck Season Nov. 21, Georgia WRD · Deer Hunting Regulations, Georgia Hunting & Fishing Regulations 2026-27

Shown: private-land deer seasons by weapon and zone, the regular spring turkey season and the regular duck season. Not shown: youth, veteran, special-permit, antlerless-only and public-land seasons.

Always verify before you hunt. Seasons, licenses and regulations are set by each state and change every year. Treat these dates as background, not official information, and confirm them with the state’s wildlife agency.

How it works

How leasing your land works

What you decide

You set the price
Above any minimum we set, the number is yours.
You set the dates
We tell you the season dates; the weeks you keep stay yours.
You set the rules
They go into the agreement the hunter signs to book.

What we handle

We bring hunters to the marketplace
Your land is listed, and we advertise the marketplace to hunters.
We handle the booking and the paperwork
The Access Agreement and the Liability Waiver come before access.
We collect and pay you
We take the payment and pay your share to your bank account.

Timber company land

Timber company leases, and how a private lease compares

How timber company hunting leases work, what they tend to cost and where a private lease differs, from our guides.

Blog · For hunters & landowners
Timber Company Hunting Leases: Cost and How to Get One
Timber company leases are big, cheap per acre and built around the forest, not the hunter. Here is how they usually work and what they cost, where they fall short, the lease scams hitting hunters right now, and how leasing private land through HuntingLeaseUSA compares.
Blog · For hunters & landowners
Timber Company Hunting Leases in Georgia: How They Work
Most timber company land in Georgia's pine belt is leased to clubs that renew every year. Here is how the Georgia system works, what it tends to cost, where it falls short, and how a private lease through HuntingLeaseUSA compares, for hunters and landowners alike.

From our guides and blog

Reading for Heartland landowners and hunters

Guides and posts that cover Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia, landowner pieces first.

Guide · For landowners
How Much to Charge for a Hunting Lease: Per-Acre Rates
Rough per-acre ranges by region and tract size, the features that push a hunting lease price up or down, and the fastest way to see where your own land sits: run the free estimate or call (804) 424-5233.
Guide · For hunters
How to Find a Hunting Lease: Where Private Ground Comes From
Most hunting leases come from a landowner asked directly, a club opening, a timber company, an online ad or a listing site. Here is what each route asks of a hunter, and how booking private ground through HuntingLeaseUSA works.
Guide · For hunters
Hunting Club vs. Private Lease: Which Is Right for You?
A club gets you onto big ground cheaply, but you share it with a roster, under rules voted by others, on a lease one person controls. Here is how the two compare on access, rules, renewal and cost per person, and why a private lease is the better fit for most small parties.
Guide · For hunters
How Much Does a Hunting Lease Cost?
Rough hunting lease costs by region and tract size, how seasonal leases compare to daily access, what to compare besides price, and why the cheapest-looking deal often isn't.
Blog · For hunters
When Is the Rut in 2026? Peak Rut Dates for VA, NC, SC, GA and TX
The rut lands on about the same dates every year. Here are the peak rut dates the state wildlife agencies publish for Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia and two Texas regions, each linked to its source.
Guide · For hunters
Hunting Lease Scams: Real Cases and How to Spot Them
Fake hunting lease ads keep turning up on Facebook and Craigslist. Here are real reported cases, including a Georgia inmate charged in 2026 and an Ohio man sentenced in 2022, the pattern they share, the red flags hunters watch for, and how booking through HuntingLeaseUSA works instead.

For hunters

Hunting in Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia?

Each state page carries its 2026-27 seasons, a hunting guide and a lease-alert sign-up: add your mobile and one of us will text you when a lease lists in Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia.

How many acres, and what’s on it?

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