This page of Florida hunting seasons is updated annually. While Thepredatorhunter.com focuses on coyotes, fox, and bobcats, it is hoped other game hunters will take up predator hunting as well. We suggest you check out these predator hunting links specific to the state of Florida:
Purchase a hunting license in Florida here.
Learn the rules for hunting coyotes in Florida.
Learn the rules for hunting bobcats in Florida.
Florida hunting seasons for deer.
ANTLERED DEER – antler regulations vary by deer management unit.
Find hunting zone map and DMU-specific antler regulations
Zone A
- Archery season: July 30 – Aug. 28
- Crossbow season: July 30 – Sept. 2
- Muzzleloading gun season: Sept. 3–16
- Youth deer: Sept. 10–11*
- General gun season:
- Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Nov. 19 – Jan. 1
Zone B
- Archery season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
- Crossbow season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 18
- Muzzleloading gun season: Nov. 19 – Dec. 2
- Youth deer: Nov. 26–27*
- General gun season: Dec. 3 – Feb. 19
Zone C
- Archery season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Crossbow season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 21
- Muzzleloading gun season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 4
- Youth deer: Oct. 29–30*
- General gun season: Nov. 5 – Jan. 22
Zone D
- Archery season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23
- Crossbow season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2
- General gun season: Nov. 24–27, Dec. 10 – Feb. 19
- Youth deer: Dec. 3–4*
- Muzzleloading gun season: Dec. 3–9, Feb. 20–26
ANTLERLESS DEER – deer (except spotted fawn) without antlers or antlers less than 5 inches
Zone A
- Archery season:
- DMU A2: July 30 – Aug. 7
- DMU A3: July 30 – Aug. 14
- Crossbow season:
- DMU A2: July 30 – Aug. 7
- DMU A3: July 30 – Aug. 14
- Youth deer hunt weekend:
- DMU A2 and DMU A3: Sept. 10–11*
- General gun season:
- DMU A2: Nov. 19–20
- DMU A3: Nov. 19–22
Zone B
- Archery season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
- Crossbow season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
- Youth deer hunt weekend: Nov. 26–27*
- General gun season: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Zone C
- Archery season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Crossbow season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Muzzleloading gun season: DMU C5: Oct. 22–23
- Youth deer hunt weekend: Oct. 29–30*
- General gun season:
DMU C1: Nov. 18–21
DMU C2: Nov. 18–20
DMU C3: Nov. 18–20
DMU C4: Nov. 18–21
DMU C5: Nov. 5–6, Nov. 19–20
DMU C6: Nov. 18–21
Zone D
- Archery season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23
- Crossbow season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23
- Muzzleloading gun season: DMU D2: Dec. 3–4
- Youth deer hunt weekend: Dec. 3–4*
- General gun season:
DMU D1: Nov. 26–27, Dec. 31 – Jan. 1
DMU D2: Nov. 26–27, Dec. 17–18, Dec. 31 – Jan. 1
Bag Limit
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
NOTE: Deer taken on private lands under the Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program and Deer Depredation Permit Program and on licensed game farms and hunting preserves are excluded from bag (daily and annual) and possession limits.
Deer Dog Training Season
Zone A: Aug. 13 – Sept. 1
Zone B: Oct. 29 – Nov. 17
Zone C: Oct. 1–20
Zone D: Oct. 29 – Nov. 17
Youth deer hunt weekend
Youth 15-years-old and younger can harvest any deer except spotted fawn, but youth must be supervised by an adult, 18 years or older. Youth may use any legal method of take (including dogs) for deer, with a limit of 1 deer for the weekend that counts towards the youth’s annual statewide bag limit. This weekend does not apply to wildlife management areas.
Learn more about the youth deer hunting weekend.
Florida hunting seasons for turkey (gobblers and bearded only).
Fall Seasons
Daily bag limit: 2 turkeys
Season and possession limit: 2 for all fall seasons combined
Allowed methods of take: Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone A
- Archery season: July 30 – Aug. 28
- Crossbow season: July 30 – Sept. 2
- Muzzleloading gun season: Sept. 3–16
- Fall turkey season: Oct. 3–16, Nov. 19 – Jan. 1*
Zone B
- Archery season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
- Crossbow season: Oct. 15 – Nov. 18
- Muzzleloading gun season: Nov. 19 – Dec. 2
- Fall turkey season: Dec. 3 – Jan. 29*
Zone C
- Archery season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Crossbow season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 21
- Muzzleloading gun season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 4
- Fall turkey season: Nov. 5 – Jan. 1*
Zone D
- Archery season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23
- Crossbow season: Oct. 22 – Nov. 23, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2
- Muzzleloading gun season: Dec. 3–9
- Fall turkey season: Nov. 24–27, Dec. 10 – Jan. 15*
Spring seasons
Daily bag limit: 2 turkeys
Season and possession limit: 2 for all spring seasons
Allowed methods of take: Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
North of State Road 70
- Youth turkey hunt weekend: March 11–12**
- Spring turkey season: March 18 – April 23
South of State Road 70
- Youth turkey hunt weekend: Feb. 25–26**
- Spring turkey season: March 4 – April 9
** Youth turkey hunt weekend – Youth 15-years-old and younger can harvest turkey, but youth must be supervised by an adult, 18 years or older. However, adult supervisors with a hunting license and turkey permit can “call in” the turkey and otherwise participate in the hunt, but they cannot shoot or shoot at turkey. Learn more about the Youth turkey hunt weekend.
Florida hunting seasons for gray squirrel.
Statewide Oct. 8 – March 5
Daily bag limit: 12
Possession limit: 24
Florida hunting seasons for quail.
Statewide Nov. 12 – March 5
Daily bag limit: 12
Possession limit: 24
Rifles, shotguns, pistols, muzzleloaders, air guns, crossbows and bows may be used. Gray squirrel and quail also may be taken during archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun seasons using the respective methods of take allowed during those seasons.
Florida hunting seasons for small game.
Rabbits, Wild Hogs, Raccoons, Opossums, Skunks, Nutrias, Beaver, & Coyote may be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.
Daily bag limits: 12 rabbits. No limits on other species.
Possession limits: 24 rabbits. No limits on other species.
