3-Day Alabama Rifle Deer Hunt
Dates: Nov 22 - Feb 10
Location: Autaugaville, AL
Game: Deer





Trip Overview
Experience premier Southern whitetail hunting at historic Whetstone Plantation in Autauga County, Alabama. These fully guided rifle deer hunts take place across a carefully managed landscape of croplands, pastures, mature timber, food plots, and natural wildlife habitat designed to support healthy deer populations and quality hunting opportunities.
Whetstone Plantation limits hunting pressure to just 8–10 hunters per day, ensuring a quality hunting experience and access to a well-managed hunting property. Hunters can expect productive stand locations, excellent habitat management, and the Southern hospitality that has made Whetstone Plantation a destination for hunters from across the country.
Hunters may choose between two prime hunting periods:
Pre-Rut Hunts
November 22 – December 23
Rut Hunts
December 26 – February 10
A minimum 3-day hunt is required.
The following dates are currently available for this season and fall/winteer during the prime rut, making them some of the best opportunities to hunt Alabama bucks.
January 7-10 | 3-Day Hunt
January 13-17 | 3-4-Day Hunt
January 28-31 or February 1 | 3-4 Day Hunt
February 4-7 or February 8 | 3-4 Day Hunt
Preferred booking size: Groups of up to six hunters.
Fully guided rifle deer hunt
Minimum 3-day hunt package
Lodging accommodations
Transportation to and from hunting stands
Morning and afternoon hunts (based on hunt schedule)
Complimentary skinning and quartering of harvested deer
Complimentary round-trip transportation to and from local airports (when arranged in advance)
Access to professionally managed private hunting property
Limited hunter density (8–10 hunters per day maximum)
Southern hospitality and experienced local staff
Rifle season runs from November 22 through February 10
Pre-Rut Hunts: November 22 – December 23
Rut Hunts: December 26 – February 10
Minimum 3-day hunt required
Deposits are required within 10 days of booking and are non-refundable
Remaining balance is due upon arrival
Check-in: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
Check-out: 11:00 AM (CST)
Hunters must possess all required Alabama hunting licenses and permits
Guide gratuities are not included and are appreciated
Hunting success is not guaranteed
Hunters must comply with all Alabama hunting regulations and plantation rules
Harvest Limits
1 Trophy Buck
1 Doe per booking
Trophy Buck Requirements
Minimum 16-inch inside spread, OR
G2 and G3 tines must each measure at least 6 inches
Specialties
Game: Deer
Weapon: Muzzleloader, Rifle, Shotgun
Technique: Ground Blind, Stand Hunting, Still Hunting
Lodging: Lodge
Difficulty: Easy
Group Size: 2-4 Guests, 5-8 Guests
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