Florida Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
Some of the most diverse hunting opportunities are offered during Florida hunting season. In addition to Deer, Hogs, and Turkey, Florida’s Alligator hunting season is a model for showing how hunting can be a tool for the stability of natural resources.
Hunting in Florida is divided into 4 different zones. Zone A is most of the state below State Road 70 and includes Lake Okeechobee. Zone B includes pieces of Western Central Florida north of Tampa. Zone C includes everything around Zone B and north of Zone A into the panhandle. State Road 61 separates Zones D and C. When planning your hunting trip to Florida, make sure to take into consideration which part of the state you would like to visit.
Florida Deer Seasons
Archery | July 29-Nov. 22** |
Crossbow | July 29-Dec. 21* |
Muzzleloader | Sept. 2-Dec. 1** |
Firearms | Sept. 16-Feb. 18** |
**Season dates vary by zone. Florida allows for bows to be used in all seasons, Crossbows to be used in Muzzleloading and firearm hunting seasons, and Muzzleloaders to be used in firearm seasons. You can always choose to use a more primitive method.
Florida Turkey Seasons
Fall Archery | July 29-Nov. 22** |
Fall Crossbow | July 29-Dec. 1** |
Fall Muzzleloader | Sept. 2-Dec. 8** |
Fall Firearms | Oct. 9-Jan. 14** |
Spring General Season | North: March 16-April 21 South: March 2-April 7 |
Spring Youth Hunt | North: March 9-10 South: Feb. 24-25 |
**Season dates vary by zone, limit of two turkeys.
Florida Small Game Seasons
Gray Squirrel | Oct. 14-March 3 |
Quail | Nov. 11-March 3 |
Bobcat | Dec. 1-March 31 |
Otter | Dec. 1-March 1 |
Rabbit | Open season |
Wild Hog | Open season |
Raccoon | Open season |
Opossum | Open season |
Skunk | Open season |
Nutria | Open season |
Beaver | Open season |
Coyote | Open season |
For more information about hunting in Florida, or for precise season dates based on location, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.