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?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Florida yet. Check Florida FWC for the latest turkey dates.

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.

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Florida Deer Season 2026-27

Florida deer season dates start with Aug 1-30, 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 Aug 1, 2026 and closes Aug 30, 2026.

Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Antlered) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Sep 4, 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

117 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

42d

Aug 15-Sep 3, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

91d

Oct 3-22, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

119d

Oct 31-Nov 19, 2026

Deer Dog Training Season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer

Dog Training

Upcoming

119d

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

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-30, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

63d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

63d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

70d

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

70d

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

77d

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

77d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Crossbow

Upcoming

112d

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

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Archery

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Youth Hunt Weekend

Upcoming

119d

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

119d

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

126d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 24, 2027

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlered)

General Gun

Upcoming

145d

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

147d

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

147d

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

154d

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

154d

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

154d

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

154d

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

154d

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

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-9, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-16, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

28d

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

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-16, 2026

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

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

70d

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

70d

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

77d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Crossbow

Upcoming

112d

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

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Archery

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Youth

Upcoming

119d

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

119d

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone C

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

126d

Nov 7-Dec 6, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C5

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

126d

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

140d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C4

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-24, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C3

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C1

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-22, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A - DMU A2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C2

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-29, 2026

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C - DMU C6

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloading Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

140d

Nov 21-24, 2026

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

Zone: Zone A

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

145d

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

147d

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

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone B

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

154d

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

154d

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

154d

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

154d

Dec 5-6, 2026

Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+.

Zone: Zone D

White-tailed Deer (Antlerless)

General Gun

Upcoming

175d

Dec 26, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Antlerless only. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B