Florida 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates

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Quick answer

Florida's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Sep 19, 2026-Jan 3, 2027.

Archery White-tailed Deer (Antlered) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Aug 30, 2026.

Youth Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) opens Feb 26, 2027 and closes Mar 1, 2027.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Florida FWC.

firearm deer: Sep 19, 2026-Jan 3, 2027
archery deer: Aug 1-30, 2026
spring turkey: Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027

Last verified: June 15, 2026Source: Florida FWCHow we update dates

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Key seasons by species

Florida Deer117 listed season rows Florida Turkey60 listed season rows

We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Florida FWC before hunting.

Deer

117 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

Aug 15-Sep 3, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

58d

Oct 3-22, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 2-31, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 2-Sep 5, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Sep 6-19, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 12, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 17, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Closed

—

Sep 13-14, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Closed

—

Sep 20, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Two segments: Sept. 20 – Oct. 19 and Nov. 22 – Jan. 4

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Oct 18-31, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone C

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White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 21, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 16, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Oct 25-Dec 5, 2025

Two segments: Oct. 25 – Nov. 26 and Dec. 1-5

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Closed

—

Oct 25-26, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 25-Nov 26, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 1, 2025-Jan 18, 2026

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 5, 2025

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 27, 2025-Feb 22, 2026

Two segments: Nov. 27-30 and Dec. 13 – Feb. 22

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Closed

—

Nov 29-30, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Feb 22, 2026

2025-2026 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Mar 1, 2026

Two segments: Dec. 6-12 and Feb. 23 – March 1

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Closed

—

Dec 6-7, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-30, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

30d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

30d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

37d

Sep 12-13, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Any legal method including dogs. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Upcoming

37d

Sep 12-13, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Two segments: Sept. 19 – Oct. 18 and Nov. 21 – Jan. 3. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Dec 4, 2026

Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Any legal method including dogs. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

93d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 24, 2027

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

112d

Nov 26, 2026-Feb 21, 2027

Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Feb. 21. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Upcoming

114d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Raw text shows 'Nov. 28-19' which appears to be a typo for Nov. 28-29. Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

114d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Any legal method including dogs. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Any legal method including dogs. Does not apply to WMAs.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

2026-2027 season. Two segments: Dec. 5-11 and Feb. 22-28.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Two segments: Dec. 5-11 and Feb. 22-28. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 21, 2027

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 2-10, 2025

Antlerless only; deer except spotted fawn without antlers or antlers less than 5 inches

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 2-10, 2025

Antlerless only

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 2-17, 2025

Antlerless only; deer except spotted fawn without antlers or antlers less than 5 inches

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 2-17, 2025

Antlerless only

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Closed

—

Sep 13-14, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2 and DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 12, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 17, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 21, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Oct 18-31, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 16, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 25-Nov 26, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Closed

—

Oct 25-26, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Oct 25-Dec 5, 2025

Two segments: Oct. 25 – Nov. 26 and Dec. 1-5. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 1-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C5

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-25, 2025

Antlerless only

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C1

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-23, 2025

Antlerless only

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 5, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C4

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 22-30, 2025

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C6

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 27, 2025-Feb 22, 2026

Two segments: Nov. 27-30 and Dec. 13 – Feb. 22. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Closed

—

Nov 29-30, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Mar 1, 2026

Two segments: Dec. 6-12 and Feb. 23 – March 1. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Closed

—

Dec 6-7, 2025

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Antlerless season.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Closed

—

Dec 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Antlerless season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-16, 2026

DMU A2: Aug. 1-9; DMU A3: Aug. 1-16. Antlerless = deer without antlers or antlers less than 5 inches, except spotted fawn.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-16, 2026

DMU A2: Aug. 1-9; DMU A3: Aug. 1-16.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

37d

Sep 12-13, 2026

Antlerless only. Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2 and DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

37d

Sep 12-13, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone A (DMU A2 and A3)

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Dec 4, 2026

Antlerless only. Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Antlerless only. Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

86d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

93d

Nov 7-Dec 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C5

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

93d

Nov 7-Dec 6, 2026

Dates vary by DMU: C1-C4 and C6 Nov. 21-29; C5 Nov. 7 – Dec. 6.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C4

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-24, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C1

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-22, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C6

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-24, 2026

DMU A2: Nov. 21-22; DMU A3: Nov. 21-24.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

112d

Nov 26, 2026-Feb 21, 2027

Antlerless only. Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Feb. 21. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

114d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Antlerless only. Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

114d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Antlerless only. Two segments: Dec. 5-11 and Feb. 22-28. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Antlerless only. Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Does not apply to WMAs. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Two segments: Dec. 5-11 and Feb. 22-28.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

142d

Dec 26, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Turkey

60 listed rows

Wild Turkey

Crossbow (Fall)

Closed

—

Aug 2-Sep 5, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey

Archery (Fall)

Closed

—

Aug 2-31, 2025

Fall season; shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey

Muzzleloader (Fall)

Closed

—

Sep 6-19, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey

Archery (Fall)

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 12, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey

Crossbow (Fall)

Closed

—

Sep 13-Oct 17, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Fall turkey season; two segments: Oct. 6-19 and Nov. 22 – Jan. 4

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey

Archery (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 16, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey

Muzzleloader (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 18-31, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey

Crossbow (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 21, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey

Archery (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 25-Nov 26, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey

Crossbow (Fall)

Closed

—

Oct 25-Dec 5, 2025

Fall season; two segments: Oct. 25 – Nov. 26 and Dec. 1-5

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Fall)

Closed

—

Nov 1-Dec 28, 2025

Fall turkey season

Zone: Zone C

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Wild Turkey

Muzzleloader (Fall)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 5, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Fall)

Closed

—

Nov 27, 2025-Jan 18, 2026

Fall turkey season; two segments: Nov. 27-30 and Dec. 13 – Jan. 18

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey

Muzzleloader (Fall)

Closed

—

Dec 6-12, 2025

Fall season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Fall)

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Feb 1, 2026

Fall turkey season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey

Youth (Spring)

Closed

—

Feb 27-Mar 2, 2026

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Adult supervisors may call in turkey but cannot shoot. Spring season.

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Spring)

Closed

—

Mar 7-Apr 12, 2026

Spring turkey season

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey

Youth (Spring)

Closed

—

Mar 13-16, 2026

Youth 15 and under, supervised by adult 18+. Adult supervisors may call in turkey but cannot shoot. Spring season.

Zone: North of State Road 70

Wild Turkey

General Gun (Spring)

Closed

—

Mar 21-Apr 26, 2026

Spring turkey season

Zone: North of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-30, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

30d

Sep 5-18, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

60d

Oct 5, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Fall season. Two segments: Oct. 5-18 and Nov. 21 – Jan. 3. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Dec 4, 2026

Fall season. Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

93d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Fall season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

112d

Nov 26, 2026-Jan 17, 2027

Fall season. Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 17. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-11, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

Fall season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Youth

Upcoming

204d

Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027

Spring youth turkey hunt. Youth 15 and younger supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot. 2026-2027 season

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Spring)

Upcoming

212d

Mar 6-Apr 11, 2027

Spring season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Youth

Upcoming

218d

Mar 12-15, 2027

Spring youth turkey hunt. Youth 15 and younger supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot. 2026-2027 season

Zone: North of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Spring)

Upcoming

226d

Mar 20-Apr 25, 2027

Spring season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season

Zone: North of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-30, 2026

2026-2027 season. Gobblers and bearded turkeys only.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Open

OPEN

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

30d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

44d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

60d

Oct 5, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Two segments: Oct. 5-18 and Nov. 21 – Jan. 3. Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Upcoming

72d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Dec 4, 2026

Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Upcoming

79d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

93d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

107d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

112d

Nov 26, 2026-Jan 17, 2027

Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 17. Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5-11, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

121d

Dec 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Youth Hunt (Spring)

Upcoming

204d

Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot.

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Spring General Season

Upcoming

212d

Mar 6-Apr 11, 2027

Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: South of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Youth Hunt (Spring)

Upcoming

218d

Mar 12-15, 2027

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot.

Zone: North of State Road 70

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Spring General Season

Upcoming

226d

Mar 20-Apr 25, 2027

Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.

Zone: North of State Road 70

Quail

Bobwhite Quail

General Season

Upcoming

100d

Nov 14, 2026-Mar 7, 2027

2026-2027 season. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, pistols, muzzleloaders, air guns, crossbows and bows may be used.

Zone: Statewide

Northern Bobwhite Quail

General Gun

Closed

—

Nov 8, 2025-Mar 1, 2026

Rifles, shotguns, pistols, muzzleloaders, air guns, crossbows and bows may be used. Also may be taken during archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun seasons.

Zone: Statewide

Northern Bobwhite Quail

General

Upcoming

100d

Nov 14, 2026-Mar 7, 2027

Rifles, shotguns, handguns, pistols, muzzleloaders, air guns, crossbows and bows may be used. Also may be taken during archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun seasons. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

Rabbit

Cottontail Rabbit

Year-round

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Cottontail Rabbit

General

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

Squirrel

Gray Squirrel

Year-round

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Furbearer

Bobcat

General Gun

Closed

—

Dec 1, 2025-Mar 31, 2026

May be taken by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Bobcat

General

Upcoming

117d

Dec 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

May be taken by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow, or bow. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

Bobcat

General Season

Upcoming

117d

Dec 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

2026-2027 season. Rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow, or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Otter

General Gun

Closed

—

Dec 1, 2025-Mar 1, 2026

May be taken by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

River Otter

General

Upcoming

117d

Dec 1, 2026-Mar 1, 2027

May be taken by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow, or bow. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

River Otter

General Season

Upcoming

117d

Dec 1, 2026-Mar 1, 2027

2026-2027 season. Rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow, or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Small Game

Gray Squirrel

General

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

Gray Squirrel

General Gun

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Rabbit

General Gun

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Wild Hog, Raccoon, Opossum, Skunk, Beaver, Coyote

General

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Statewide

Wild Hog, Raccoon, Opossum, Skunk, Beaver, Coyote

Year-round

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, handgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

Wild Hog, Raccoon, Opossum, Skunk, Nutria, Beaver, Coyote

General Gun

Closed

—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow.

Zone: Statewide

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Florida Hunting Season FAQ

When does deer season start in Florida?

August 1, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Florida; it is archery white-tailed deer (antlered) Aug 1-30, 2026.

When is Florida's firearm deer season?

Sep 19, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 is the listed firearm deer window for Florida. Check zone and permit details with Florida FWC before hunting.

When does spring turkey open in Florida?

February 26, 2027 is the first listed spring turkey opener for Florida; the listed window is Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027.

Do I need a license to hunt in Florida?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Florida hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Florida FWC.