FL Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Florida Hunting

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.

84 Seasons2 Species

Seasons by Species

Deer

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
DMU A1ArcheryAug 2Aug 31
DMU A1MuzzleloaderSep 6Sep 19
DMU A1ArcherySep 13Oct 12
DMU A1RifleSep 20Oct 19
DMU A1ArcheryOct 18Nov 16
DMU A1RifleNov 1Feb 22

+ 66 more Deer seasons

Turkey

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
DMU A1ShotgunMar 1Apr 20
DMU A2ShotgunMar 1Apr 20
DMU A3ShotgunMar 1Apr 20
DMU B1ShotgunMar 1Apr 20
DMU C1ShotgunMar 1Apr 20
DMU C2ShotgunMar 1Apr 20

+ 6 more Turkey seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Florida Official Hunting Regulations →

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See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Florida on our interactive hunting map.

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