Florida offers unique hunting across subtropical habitats, with white-tailed deer, Osceola turkey, wild hog, and alligator among the top species. The state features extensive WMAs and year-round hog hunting.
Florida hunting seasons cover 84 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Osceola Turkey, Wild Hog and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Florida wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU A1 | Archery | Aug 2 — Aug 31 | — | — |
| DMU A1 | Muzzleloader | Sep 6 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| DMU A1 | Archery | Sep 13 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DMU A1 | Rifle | Sep 20 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| DMU A1 | Archery | Oct 18 — Nov 16 | — | — |
| DMU A1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Feb 22 | — | — |
+ 66 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU A1 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU C1 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU C2 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
+ 6 more Turkey seasons
Florida season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 84 Florida season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
Florida offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Osceola Turkey, Wild Hog and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Florida Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Florida on our interactive hunting map.
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