Deer Sep 6–Aug 31. Turkey Mar 1–Apr 20.
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 dmu.
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.
| DMU | 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 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Archery | Aug 2 — Aug 31 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Muzzleloader | Sep 6 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Archery | Sep 13 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Rifle | Sep 20 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Archery | Oct 18 — Nov 16 | — | — |
| DMU A2 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Archery | Aug 2 — Aug 31 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Muzzleloader | Sep 6 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Archery | Sep 13 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Rifle | Sep 20 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Archery | Oct 18 — Nov 16 | — | — |
| DMU A3 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Archery | Aug 2 — Aug 31 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Muzzleloader | Sep 6 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Archery | Sep 13 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Rifle | Sep 20 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Archery | Oct 18 — Nov 16 | — | — |
| DMU B1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Feb 22 | — | — |
+ 48 more Deer seasons
| DMU | 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 | — | — |
| DMU C3 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
| DMU C4 | Shotgun | Mar 1 — Apr 20 | — | — |
+ 4 more Turkey seasons
Florida hunting season currently spans Sep 6 to Aug 31 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by dmu and weapon. This page lists 84 Florida season 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.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Florida on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Florida public land, license, and regulations.