There will be a rebuttable presumption that any feed placed more than 100 yards from the hunter and not within the line of sight of the hunter is not an attraction for. House approves hunting hogs and deer over bait alabama political. Alabama hunting laws and regulations survival life. Alabama wildlife officials say theyre seeing a large number of citations for baiting deer after a false rumor that its legal in the state. Baiting any wildlife including whitetailed deer and feral pigs on public lands remains illegal. Approved by the alabama legislature in april 2019, the new baiting law applies only to whitetailed deer and feral pigs on privately owned or leased lands. Oct 03, 2016 the 2016 2017 hunting season map below is for huting deer in the state of alabama. As it applies to the hunting of deer and feral swine, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that any bait or feed. Williams said that the legislation is necessary because of the. I believe our south alabama rut even may go past february 10. Alabama allows the killing of feral hogs 365 days a year with no bag limit. Spot lighting legalized in alabama for 20172018 deer season.
Baiting is allowed in all other counties of the state, and its even allowed from sept. Alabama deer hunting fees, turkey and duck hunting prices. Hunters have the opportunity to hunt many species in alabama including. Alabama dcnr cautions hunters about deer baiting as season. Dec 19, 2016 the 2016 2017 hunting season map below is for huting deer in the state of alabama. Hunters are limited to 12 deer per season, with antler and other restrictions. The alabama department of conservation and natural resources say whitetail deer is the most popular game animal in the state. What you dont know about baiting will cost you big. This topic of baiting has been much debated in my circle of hunting friends.
Guests provide their own meals, or meals can be provided with advance notice. Baiting bill could change deer hunting in alabama marty roney, montgomery advertiser published 3. Alabamas current law on baiting, allows hunters to use supplemental feed or bait, but only if the feed source is at least 100 yards away from the hunter and out of direct line of sight. Aldeer general forum 165 viewing anything you want to talk about. Still illegal to bait deer in alabama the atmore advance. Supplemental feeding regulations apply as deer season approaches october 1, 2015 by waw admin two years ago, the alabama conservation advisory board approved a change in the definition of area where it is legal to hunt deer and feral hogs when supplemental feed is on the property. A new bill out of montgomery titled hb 7 gives hunters the option of hunting over bait. Similar to previous years, the socalled corn bill that was. Looks like youre trying to find information about alabama baiting regulations. The alabama department of conservation and natural resources has the power to end baiting in case diseases are found in the states deer population. By far the two most asked question to our staff was, ive heard we can hunt over bait this year. A bill changing the way bait will be allowed for deer and wild hog hunting got plenty of tongues wagging in the state, but all. Supplemental feeding regulations apply as deer season approaches.
There was a buzz around facebook and on social media that the house passed the baiting bill. Montgomery with deer season underway in alabama and it still being illegal to hunt with bait, lawmakers again will try to change the law especially for hunters willing to pay a fee. As someone whos been hunting deer for what feels like an eternity, simply dumping out some corn and shooting whatever comes to. Alabama is rich in natural diversity with more than 1. Jun 03, 2017 alabamas current law on baiting, allows hunters to use supplemental feed or bait, but only if the feed source is at least 100 yards away from the hunter and out of direct line of sight.
Each hunter with a valid hunting license will be able to take two deer by spot lighting using shotgun with buckshot only. In certain counties and on private property with the landowners written permission, deer can be hunted with bait. Singlebite baits are defined as shelled corn, nuts, beet pulp, deer feed or pellets, or wheat or other grain. The 2016 2017 hunting season map below is for huting deer in the state of alabama. For the upcoming 2017 2018 deer season alabama game and fish commission will be legalizing spot lighting for deer due to hunters complaining about not seeing deer during daylight hours. The alabama legislature recently passed legislation that allows hunters on privately owned or leased land to purchase a bait privilege license that makes it legal to hunt feral pigs yearround during daylight hours only and whitetailed deer during the deerhunting season only with the aid of bait. The bill says the state conservation commissioner may, without refund, suspend the use of a baiting privilege license on a county, regional, or statewide. Alabama hunters can hunt over topsown wheat that is planted any time. Eligible hunters may begin baiting for the liberty hunt on september 9 this year, five days prior to when the season begins.
By brandon moseley alabama political reporter the alabama house of representatives voted in favor of legislation thursday that allows alabama hunters to hunt whitetail deer and wild hogs in fields that have been baited. Alabamas late deer season changes the hunt and the hunter. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 alabama offers a variety of game for hunters including alligator, deer, turkey and quail. Hunters with a valid bait privilege license can begin. The alabama state legislature has just passed a new baiting privilege law that allows hunting directly over bait for whitetail deer and feral hogs. The new bill would not only expand baiting in alabama, but also clear up confusion due to a law that went into effect just last hunting season. The alabama legislature recently passed legislation that allows hunters on privately owned or leased land to purchase a bait privilege license that makes it legal to hunt feral pigs yearround during daylight hours only and whitetailed deer during the deer hunting season only with the aid of bait. It passed the house tuesday and heads to the state senate for consideration. However, after four long years, the bill finally passed and became law. Supplemental feeding regulations apply as deer season. Hunting anything else, including waterfowl over bait remains forbidden. Hunting hogs, deer over bait now legal in alabama with. The new baiting law applies only to whitetailed deer and feral pigs. Predators, habitat change, and hunting pressure have reduced the alabama deer population since the peak of about 2 million deer in the year 2000.
Williams believed there was still some questions about the law that went into effect this hunting season. Fishing license information, hunting hogs in the south. Located in barbour county, a few miles south of eufaula, white oak creek hunting lodge provides a. May 09, 2019 the alabama legislature passed the new legislation in april 2019. The bill would allow hunters to use bait for deer and feral hogs. However, if the state legalized deer hunting past february 10, the deer. Species specific hunting season and bag limit information is provided below. Hunt any game animal or bird with a gun or bow and. Alabama baiting tag florida, alabama, gulf coast gun talk. Wednesday, the alabama department of conservation and natural resources announced that hunters in alabama can now hunt whitetailed deer when in season and feral pigs with the aid of bait. Hunt deer or turkey without a deer or turkey harvest record paper or app form in hisher possession or move any. Bait privilege license provides options for hog, deer.
The bill that would allow alabama hunters to use bait for deer and feral hogs passed the house in 2017 but died in the senate. Jan 10, 2018 2016 2017 alabama deer season down south hunting and fishing. The new baiting privilege licenses have now gone on sale. I have always killed more deer coming and going from a food source, ie feeder or food plot than at the actual source so whatever is legal i dont really think it matters as far as baiting, feeding goes. Deer baiting debate will continue next legislative session. Baiting deer remains illegal in alabama online only. Alabama offers new license for bait hunting of deer and pigs. Jul 25, 2017 hunters are limited to 12 deer per season, with antler and other restrictions. The montgomery adviser reports that a bill working its way through the alabama legislature would allow hunters more options for using bait to lure deer and hogs. Im seeing bucks 312 to 512years old with their noses to the ground, trailing does and actively chasing them. Here is a quote from chuck sikes from the deer expo per great days outdoors. Spot lighting legalized in alabama for 20172018 deer. For additional information on lodge rental please click on the link below to visit our website. Mar 01, 2017 baiting bill could change deer hunting in alabama marty roney, montgomery advertiser published 3.
Hunting deer and wild hogs over bait now legal in alabama with. Ap a new license allowing bait to be used in the hunting of whitetailed deer and feral pigs in alabama is now on sale. Baiting any wildlife on public lands, including deer and hogs, remains illegal. What alabama does have is an area definition regulation that allows for supplemental feeding, but not baiting of game. Baiting bill could bring deer hunting to alabama news. The following are prohibited methods of hunting as condensed from alabama law and regulation. Covington county district attorneys office, state of alabama. Sep 15, 2017 the latest deer news and management information. Alabama hunting seasons not only differ around the state, but individual counties may have their own season start and end dates, as well as bag limits. Each zone is has its respective color showing details such as open season dates, the types of deer that you can hunt and the types of hunting methods as well as the harvest number for each animal. Hunters in alabama may find it easier to get their game in the future.
However, like all recreational hunting and fishing licenses, the bait privilege license will. The state of alabama has legalized hunting deer and feral swine. Deer baiting laws in 50 states state deer baiting regulations. Bait privilege license provides options for hog, deer hunting. Those are questions some alabama hunters may be asking themselves this fall as the new bait privilege license becomes available for hunting. Important tips to know for dove season news tuscaloosa. The montgomery advertiser reports that some lobbying for the bill would allow hunters to use. The alabama house of representatives voted in favor of legislation thursday that allows alabama hunters to hunt whitetail deer and wild hogs in. Our property is located in alabamas famous black belt known for its trophy whitetail bucks. By david rainer department of conservation and natural resources contrary to what your buddies at the hunting camp have said or what youve read on social media, it is still illegal to bait deer in alabama. Hunting over bait still illegal in alabama alabama. The area definition applies to hunting deer and feral swine on private land.
Except those in possession of a baiting privilege license hunting whitetail deer or feral swine. Consult the code of alabama title 9 and alabama game, fish, furbearers, and other wildlife regulation book for the entire law or regulation. Since alabama has lengthened its deer season until february 10, hunters in south alabama are seeing sights theyve never seen previously. Alabama bait bill becomes law may 8, 2019 deer friendly. Aug 26, 2017 important tips to know for dove season. For the upcoming 20172018 deer season alabama game and fish commission will be legalizing spot lighting for deer due to hunters complaining about not seeing deer during daylight hours. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine. As you may already know, alabama recently made it legal to hunt over bait. Bait volume at any hunting site cannot exceed two gallons. County bucks does unknown gender total public land private land unk. Baiting for deer and turkeys is still illegal in alabama, stresses kevin dodd, the alabama wildlife and freshwater fisheries division enforcement chief in montgomery. Ap there might be a bill that could bring major changes to deer season in alabama.
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