Wetland habitat covers a vast expanse of Florida, and much of this habitat is open and available for public hunting. Easy access to hunting areas and a hunter success rate nearly twice the national average make Florida a great place to hunt ducks.
In general, waterfowl hunting in Florida is permitted on any water body that has public access, unless it is closed for a specific reason, such as being in a park or in an area where the discharge of firearms is prohibited. Wildlife management areas (WMAs), water management district (WMD) lands, and national wildlife refuges (NWRs) that offer duck hunting may have special permit requirements and restrictions on when and where you can hunt. Regional offices of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) can provide additional information on WMAs and other duck hunting areas. Please check with local law enforcement agencies for specific firearm discharge regulations on public water bodies prior to hunting.
Finalized dates will be posted in black.
| Ducks | Statewide |
| Early season teal and wood ducks | Sept. 25-29, 2010 |
| Regular season | Nov. 20-28, 2010 Dec. 11, 2010 - Jan. 30, 2011 |
| Youth (duck and goose*) | Feb. 5-6, 2011 |
| Geese | Statewide |
| Canada Geese | Early Season | Sept. 4-29, 2010 |
| Regular Season | Nov. 20-28, 2010 Dec. 1, 2010 - Jan. 30, 2011 |
| Light Geese | Regular Season | Same as ducks (regular season) |
| *dates will be posted as they become available |