Florida Hunting Seasons 2023

Florida Hunting

Florida focuses a lot on trying to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long term well being and the benefit of the people.There are more than 5.9 million acres of public hunting lands which is why Florida is so much fun to hunt. It's important to the state to encourage all those living there to enjoy nature and get involved with hunting. Not only does this help with principles of wildlife conservation it also helps stakeholders to consider ways to effectively manage Florida game wildlife species.

So remember archery season starts July 31 and ends with general gun season on February 20 (depending on the zone).

Florida Deer Season 2023

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Florida Deer Archery Seasons 2023

Daily bag limit: 2 deer

• During those portions of archery and crossbow seasons when antlerless deer can be taken, either deer may be antlered or antlerless.
• During those portions of muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons when antlerless deer may be taken, only 1 deer may be antlerless.
• During all other seasons, only antlered deer may be taken. Antlerless deer can only be taken by antlerless deer permit/tag.

Possession limit: 4 deer

Annual bag limit: 5 deer of which only 2 can be antlerless

Deer taken under the Deer Depredation Permit Program, Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program and Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), and on licensed game farms and hunting preserves are excluded from bag (daily and annual) and possession limits.

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Florida Deer Firearm Dates 2023

Daily bag limit: 2 deer

• During those portions of archery and crossbow seasons when antlerless deer can be taken, either deer may be antlered or antlerless.
• During those portions of muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons when antlerless deer may be taken, only 1 deer may be antlerless.
• During all other seasons, only antlered deer may be taken. Antlerless deer can only be taken by antlerless deer permit/tag.

Possession limit: 4 deer

Annual bag limit: 5 deer of which only 2 can be antlerless

Deer taken under the Deer Depredation Permit Program, Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program and Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), and on licensed game farms and hunting preserves are excluded from bag (daily and annual) and possession limits.

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Florida Turkey Season 2023

*Zone D (except in Holmes County, no fall harvest allowed)

Daily bag limit: 2 turkeys

Season and possession limit: 2 for all fall seasons combined

**Fall and spring turkey seasons – Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

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Florida Small Game Seasons 2023

Gray Squirrel: Oct. 9-March 6

Quail: Nov. 13-March 6

Bobcat: Dec. 1-March 31

Otter: Dec. 1-March 1

Rabbit: Open season

Wild Hog: Open season

Raccoon: Open season

Opossum: Open season

Skunk: Open season

Nutria: Open season

Beaver: Open season

Coyote: Open season

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Florida Hunting Zones 2023

See the map below for a breakdown of Alabama's hunting zones:

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Florida Bag Limits 2023

Daily bag limit: 2 deer

• During those portions of archery and crossbow seasons when antlerless deer can be taken, either deer may be antlered or antlerless.
• During those portions of muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons when antlerless deer may be taken, only 1 deer may be antlerless.
• During all other seasons, only antlered deer may be taken. Antlerless deer can only be taken by antlerless deer permit/tag.

Possession limit: 4 deer

Annual bag limit: 5 deer of which only 2 can be antlerless

Deer taken under the Deer Depredation Permit Program, Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program and Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), and on licensed game farms and hunting preserves are excluded from bag (daily and annual) and possession limits.

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Florida Hunting License 2023

You must have a valid Florida Driver License or Florida ID card to receive a permit online. To purchase recreational hunting, fishing licenses and permits go to GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
First you will need a Hunting License and second you will need a permit for the big game you would like to hunt.

Hunting Permit Costs

Florida Hunting Regulations 2023

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Deer taken under the Deer Depredation Permit Program, Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program and Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), and on licensed game farms and hunting preserves are excluded from bag (daily and annual) and possession limits.

Helpful Resources

Official State Site:

Phone Number to Game Check:

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