With hunting season upon us, we want to remind anyone who plans on going hunting of this season’s dates and species available. All wild game can only be hunted at certain times of year, in specific zones, with certain methods of take, and some also have bag limits. Make sure you are aware and up to date on all this information before you head out there!
Wakulla County is on the border of Zone C & D. Check with the FWC Zone Map to ensure you know what zone you will be hunting in.
Deer
Antlered Deer
| Zone C | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Sept. 16 – Oct. 15 |
| Crossbow | Sept. 16 – Oct. 20 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Oct. 21 – Nov. 3 |
| General Gun | Nov. 4 – Jan. 21 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from October 28 – October 29.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Oct. 21 – Nov. 22 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 21 – Nov. 22, Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Dec. 2 – 8, Feb 19 – 25 |
| General Gun | Nov. 23 – 26, Dec. 9 – Feb. 18 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from Dec. 2 – 3.
Antlerless Deer
| Zone C | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery & Crossbow | Sept. 16 – Oct. 15 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun (DMU C5) | Oct. 21 – Oct. 22 |
| General Gun (DMU C1, DMU C4, and DMU C6) | Nov. 17 – 20 |
| General Gun (DMU C2 and DMU C3) | Nov. 17 – 19 |
| General Gun (DMU C5) | Nov. 4 – 5, Nov. 18 – 19 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from Oct. 29 through Oct. 30.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery & Crossbow | Oct. 21 – Nov. 22 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun (DMU D2) | Dec. 2 – 3 |
| General Gun (DMU D1) | Nov. 25 – 26 and Dec. 30 – Dec. 31 |
| General Gun (DMU D2) | Nov. 23 – 26, Dec. 9 – Feb 18 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from Dec. 3 through 4.
For more information on general gun regulations, bag limits, dog training season, youth deer hunt weekend, and more, visit the FWC deer calendar.
Turkey
This refers only to bearded and gobbler turkeys, and only includes fall season dates. The daily bag limit for turkeys is two, and the season possession limit is two for all seasons combined.
| Zone C | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Sept. 16 – Oct. 15 |
| Crossbow | Sept. 16 – Oct. 20 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Oct. 21 – Nov. 3 |
Fall turkey season is November 4 – December 31.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Oct. 21 – Nov. 22 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 21 – Nov. 22, Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Dec. 2 – 8 |
Fall turkey season is Nov. 23 – 26 and Dec. 9 through Jan. 14.
Duck
Shooting hours are one half-hour before sunrise until sunset until otherwise noted. Hunters must have a $5 waterfowl permit and a $28.50 Federal duck stamp in addition to a license and migratory bird permit when hunting waterfowl. Migratory birds are permitted-only game – check FWC for bag and possession limits.
| Species | Dates |
| Teal | Sept. 16 – 24 |
| Wood Duck | Sept. 16 – 20 |
| All Varieties | Nov. 18 – 26, Dec. 9 – Jan 28 |
Gray Squirrel & Quail
Gray squirrel season is open statewide from Oct. 14 through March 3, and quail season opens statewide from Nov. 11 through March 3. Both have daily bag limits of 12 and possession limits of 24.
Bobcat & Otter
Bobcat season is open statewide from Dec. 1 through March 31. Otter season also opens statewide on Dec. 1 but closes on March 1. There are no bag limits for either.
Rabbits, Wild Hogs, Raccoons, Opossums, Skunks, Nutrias, Beaver, & Coyotes
Any game listed above may be taken year-round. The only species limit is on rabbits, whose daily bag limit is 12, and possession limit is 24. For more information on zones, what methods of take are allowed, and other details necessary to hunt, please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s full season calendar.
Thank you for your interest in Wakulla’s hunting season and good luck out there!
