Deer hunts occur in the fall, feral hog hunts occur in January, and turkey hunts occur in the spring. Birds are abundant on Half Moon. Members of a small population of threatened Florida scrub-jays inhabit the area year-round.
Warblers are abundant during spring and fall migrations. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are most pleasant on non-hunting days in the fall through the spring when temperatures are cooler.
Hunters must comply with all hunting regulations
Hunting Regulations and Maps
Half Moon Hunt Calendar - Year-at-a-Glance 
(Calendar does not reflect migratory game bird hunting seasons.)
| Seasons Summary | Dates (range July 2012 through June 2013) |
| Archery |
October 5-7 and 12-14 |
| Muzzleloading Gun |
October 26-28 |
| General Gun |
November 3-5 and 9-11 |
| Small Game |
November 30 through December 2, December 7-9 and 14-16 |
| Wild Hog-Still |
January 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27 |
| Spring Turkey - Youth |
March 9-10 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.) |
| Spring Turkey |
March 22-24, 29-31 and April 5-7 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.) |