Florida Deer Season 2026-27

Florida deer season dates start with Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

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

Archery White-tailed Deer (Antlered) opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.

Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Antlered) opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Oct 23, 2026.

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

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Florida FWC

Deer

70 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Closed

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Aug 15-Sep 3, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

Oct 3-22, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

29d

Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

29d

Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 1-30, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Closed

—

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Closed

—

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Open

OPEN

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)

Crossbow

Upcoming

15d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

15d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

22d

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)

Youth

Upcoming

29d

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)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

29d

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)

General Gun

Upcoming

36d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 24, 2027

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

55d

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

57d

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

57d

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)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

64d

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 Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

64d

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)

Youth

Upcoming

64d

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

64d

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

64d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 21, 2027

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Closed

—

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

Aug 1-16, 2026

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

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

Sep 12-13, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone A (DMU A2 and A3)

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Open

OPEN

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Open

OPEN

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

15d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

15d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

22d

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)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

22d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

29d

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

29d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

36d

Nov 7-Dec 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C5

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

36d

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

50d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C4

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C1

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-24, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-22, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C6

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

50d

Nov 21-24, 2026

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

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

55d

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

57d

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

57d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

64d

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)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

64d

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

64d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

64d

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)

General Gun

Upcoming

85d

Dec 26, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

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Florida Deer Season FAQ

When does deer season open in Florida?

August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Florida — archery white-tailed deer (antlered) runs Aug 1-30, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Florida FWC.

What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Florida?

Florida lists 70 deer season windows: Dog Training White-tailed Deer (Aug 15-Sep 3, 2026); Dog Training White-tailed Deer (Oct 3-22, 2026); Dog Training White-tailed Deer (Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026); Dog Training White-tailed Deer (Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Antlered) (Aug 1-30, 2026); Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Antlered) (Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026); Muzzleloading Gun White-tailed Deer (Antlered) (Sep 5-18, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Antlered) (Sep 5-18, 2026); and more. Always verify against Florida FWC before hunting.

Are there different deer seasons in Florida?

Yes — Florida lists separate deer seasons for Dog Training White-tailed Deer, Archery White-tailed Deer (Antlered), Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Antlered), Muzzleloading Gun White-tailed Deer (Antlered), Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Antlered), Youth Hunt Weekend White-tailed Deer (Antlered). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Florida FWC.

Do I need a license to hunt deer in Florida?

Yes. Florida generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Florida FWC.