Florida Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026, 2027
Recorded deer windows for Florida, including history and unverified dates.
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 5 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Florida including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026, 2027.
Recorded Deer Windows at the Assessment Date
SNAPSHOT1 deer season recorded with dates including the assessment date in Florida
Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
5 seasons for Florida deer hunting
Jul 26 - Aug 24, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early archery
Nov 8, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Unverified historical general-gun summary; source, DMU/sex and WMA applicability were not recorded.
Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Aug 30 - Sep 12, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader only
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Zone-Specific Information
Florida has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Zone A, Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA early window, Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA late window. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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.
Florida Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Florida
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in Florida?
Recorded archery deer window: Jul 26, 2025 to Aug 24, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Florida?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-11-08 to 2026-02-22; 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-18; 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-03. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Florida have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Aug 30, 2025 to Sep 12, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader only
Are there different deer hunting zones in Florida?
Yes, Florida has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Zone A, Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA early window, Zone A — antlered deer, non-WMA late window. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Florida?
Yes, you need a valid Florida hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Florida wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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