When does deer season start in Florida?

No current deer opener is listed for Florida yet. Check Florida FWC for the latest published dates.

When is Florida's firearm deer season?

Florida does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Florida FWC for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

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.

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Florida Turkey Season 2026-27

Florida turkey season dates start with Aug 1-30, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Florida's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027.

Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Aug 30, 2026.

Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) 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

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

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-30, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

63d

Sep 5-18, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

93d

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

105d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Archery

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

Crossbow

Upcoming

112d

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

112d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

126d

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

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

145d

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

154d

Dec 5-11, 2026

Fall season. 2026-2027 season

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)

General Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

154d

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

237d

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

245d

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

251d

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

259d

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)

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-30, 2026

2026-2027 season. Gobblers and bearded turkeys only.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

28d

Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

63d

Sep 5-18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone A

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

93d

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

105d

Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Archery (Fall)

Upcoming

105d

Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)

Upcoming

112d

Oct 24-Nov 6, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone C

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Crossbow (Fall)

Upcoming

112d

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

112d

Oct 24-Nov 25, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

126d

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

140d

Nov 21-Dec 4, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone B

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

145d

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

154d

Dec 5-11, 2026

2026-2027 season.

Zone: Zone D

Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)

Fall General Season

Upcoming

154d

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

237d

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

245d

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

251d

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

259d

Mar 20-Apr 25, 2027

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

Zone: North of State Road 70