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Pike County, Alabama

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild TurkeyFeral Hog
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Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog
Group
South
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
3,154

Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.

Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Feral Hog also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Pike County occupies the rolling pine hills of southeast Alabama, where loblolly and longleaf pine plantations give way to hardwood-fringed creek bottoms along the Pea River and its tributaries. Deer populations are steady and the county supports good wild turkey numbers across the upland pine-hardwood matrix. Hunting is conducted almost entirely on private land, with leases being the dominant access model.

Terrain & elevation

Gently rolling to moderately hilly southeast Alabama terrain covered by pine plantation and natural longleaf pine stands, with hardwood creek bottoms along the Pea River drainage and numerous small tributaries. Elevation is modest and topography seldom demands significant physical effort.

Hunting pressure

Moderate. A moderate population base and active lease culture keep hunting activity consistent, though the rural character limits the pressure seen in more urbanized central Alabama counties.

Tags & permits

Alabama OTC license and tag system with statewide antler restrictions requiring bucks to have at least 4 points on one side or a minimum 15-inch inside spread during the regular season.

Species & seasons

Wild turkey are a meaningful pursuit in Pike County, with birds using the longleaf pine uplands and creek-bottom hardwoods consistently through the spring season. Small game hunting for squirrel and rabbit is a traditional complement to deer season.

Highlights

The Pea River corridor provides some of the best creek-bottom buck hunting in southeast Alabama, with mature hardwood stands that concentrate deer movement during the rut. Longleaf pine restoration across parts of the county has improved habitat quality and turkey numbers in recent years.

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Pike County— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.

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Boundaries: ADCNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 16d ago.