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3-Day Alabama Rifle Deer Hunt

Dates: Nov 22 - Feb 10

Location: Autaugaville, AL

Game: Deer

From $1,733per seat
3 days$578/day50% deposit required ($866)
Five men stand posing with a deer they hunted. The deer is in the center, and two more are hanging behind them. Everyone s...
Man in camo holds rifle and poses with a dead deer in field. Deer has antlers and a visible wound. Overcast sky and trees ...
Hunter in camo holds a large buck deer by its antlers. Deer lies on ground in a wooded area with antique cart wheel. Water...
Three hunters with a buck. One kneels holding its antlers, the others flank him. The child smiles, all wear hunting gear.
A large buck deer with prominent antlers is lit in blue. It stands in a dark forest, possibly a night vision or infrared p...
A couple smiles over a harvested deer in a forest. They wear camouflage and caps, kneeling next to the deer on a bed of le...
Four men kneel with a dead deer. The man in the middle wears an orange vest and hat. The others wear camo or green, with t...
Tan and green metal building with covered porch. Porch has chairs, picnic table on grass. Teal roof, green and tan exterior.
Woman with a water tank fighting a forest fire. ATVs are on a path, with flames and smoke in the background among pine trees.
Red tractor with front loader pulling a red and white farm implement in a field. Trees and blue sky with clouds in backgro...
Aerial view of a forested area interspersed with cultivated fields, roads, and a clearcut area resembling an airstrip.
Three mounted deer heads with antlers hang on a wooden wall. One deer's head has a "Cotton" sign nearby. A puppy figurine ...
Taxidermied deer head and skull with antlers on a wooden wall. Several hats and a "Hunting" sign.

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.

Type of Trip:
Guided
Location:
Autaugaville, AL
Inclusions:
  • 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

Terms and Conditions:
  • 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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