Florida Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Florida, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
2 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Florida Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Florida including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
Recorded windows at the assessment date in Florida
1 recorded window including the assessment date
Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026
2026–27 Florida guide, printed page 18 / PDF page 20: Zone A antlered-deer General Gun early base window, shown in the rifle view. Not WMA dates, antlerless or youth dates. DMU-specific antler rules, licenses/permits, legal devices/ammunition, sex/bag limits, harvest reporting, access and closures require current agency checks. Boundaries and license eligibility are not independently reviewed; not hunting permission.
Recorded Season Windows
All Florida hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 5 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Jul 26 - Aug 24, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone A | Historical record | Early archery | |
| Any Legal Method | Nov 8, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone A | Historical record | Unverified historical general-gun summary; source, DMU/sex and WMA applicability were not recorded. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA early window | Recorded window (4d left) | 2026–27 Florida guide, printed page 18 / PDF page 20: Zone A antlered-deer General Gun early base window, shown in the rifle view. Not WMA dates, antlerless or youth dates. DMU-specific antler rules, licenses/permits, legal devices/ammunition, sex/bag limits, harvest reporting, access and closures require current agency checks. Boundaries and license eligibility are not independently reviewed; not hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA late window | Upcoming | 2026–27 Florida guide, printed page 18 / PDF page 20: Zone A antlered-deer General Gun late base window, shown in the rifle view. Not WMA dates, antlerless or youth dates. DMU-specific antler rules, licenses/permits, legal devices/ammunition, sex/bag limits, harvest reporting, access and closures require current agency checks. The October–November gap is not open under these records; not hunting permission. | |
| Muzzleloader | Aug 30 - Sep 12, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone A | Historical record | Muzzleloader only | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Mar 14 - Apr 26, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Wild Pig 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Year-round on private land | |
Waterfowl 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Duck season | |
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Florida Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Turkey
- Waterfowl
- Wild Pig
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Any Legal Method
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Florida
Only two 2026–27 Zone A antlered-deer general-gun base windows outside WMAs were reviewed, shown in the rifle view. DMU antler rules/boundaries, legal devices/ammunition, licenses/permits, sex/bag limits, reporting, access and closures need agency checks. Other zones/species, antlerless/youth dates, WMA schedules and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Florida Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Florida
What are the hunting season dates for Florida?
Recorded Florida entries cover Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Wild Pig. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Florida?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-07-26 to 2025-08-24; 2025-11-08 to 2026-02-22; 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-18; 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-03; 2025-08-30 to 2025-09-12. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Florida require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Florida agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Florida?
Recorded window includes 2026-10-14 UTC: Deer through Oct 18, 2026. Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. This is not hunting permission; check your license and current regulations.
What should I know about hunting in Florida?
Only two 2026–27 Zone A antlered-deer general-gun base windows outside WMAs were reviewed, shown in the rifle view. DMU antler rules/boundaries, legal devices/ammunition, licenses/permits, sex/bag limits, reporting, access and closures need agency checks. Other zones/species, antlerless/youth dates, WMA schedules and license-year metadata remain unverified.
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