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Our mission: Managing and conserving game wildlife for the future while fostering safe and responsible hunting.

This Month's Hunting Opportunities

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Hunting Regulations

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) - Public Hunting Lands

Limited Entry Hunts

Other Hunting Seasons, Regulations, Permits and More

Deer

Deer, Elk and Moose Carcass Transportation Regulations - It is illegal to bring into Florida carcasses of any species of the family Cervidae (e.g. deer, elk and moose) unless they can be certified to come from a CWD-free herd by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Deer Dog Hunting Registration - A no-cost registration is required for any person using dogs to take deer on private property in Florida. Complete and submit the application to register your deer dog hunting property.

White-tailed Deer Management Program - information about deer management and hunting in Florida.

Antlerless Deer Permit - application for antlerless deer hunting permit.

Buck Registry - The Florida Buck Registry was established in 1982 to provide hunters with a record of the number and quality of white-tailed deer taken in Florida.

Florida White-tailed Deer Rutting/Breeding Dates - Historical mean (average) conception dates:

Duck/Waterfowl

Waterfowl Hunting in Florida - Wetland habitat covers a vast expanse of Florida, and much of this habitat is open and available for public hunting.

Duck Hunting in Florida Brochure Adobe Reader File (5.3MB) - A brochure describing some of the best duck hunting areas in the state.

Ducks at a Distance - A Waterfowl Identification Guide

Turkey

Turkey Registry - a hunter recognition program offered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Spring Turkey: Where to hunt without a quota permit
(especially good info for out-of-state hunters)

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Hunting News

Where to hunt spring turkeys without a quota permit
"Outta' the Woods" by Tony Young
Hunters, cold weather means pythons are sunning

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Hunting/Fishing licenses or permits
Hunter Safety Education
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Additional Information

White-tailed Deer Management Program

License and Permit Sales

Hunter Safety

Tree Stand Safety Course

Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center

Youth and Family Hunting Opportunities

Mobility-Impaired Hunts

Disabled Crossbow Permit

Public Shooting Ranges

Small-Game Hunting

Avian Influenza Guidelines

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Florida Waterfowl Website

Dove Hunter's Hotline

Hunting Preserve Permit

Ocala Conservation Youth Camp

Outfitters and Guides

Landowner Hunting Permission Card Adobe Reader File

2008-2009 No Net Loss of Hunting Lands - Annual Report Adobe Reader File (2.84MB)

Strategic Plan for Northern Bobwhite Restoration in Florida Adobe Reader File (437KB)

Hunting Related Links


The FWC is the lead manager or landowner on about 1.1 million acres of public lands in Florida's Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system. Nearly, 4.4 million acres of the WMA system is open for public hunting thanks to these partners and cooperators:

The FWC and our hunting stakeholders would like to extend a sincere appreciation to our partners and cooperators for their support in the future of public hunting in Florida.

Wildlife Foundation of Florida

Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.