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. 17 through Oct. 16 |
| Crossbow | Sept. 17 through Oct. 21 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Oct. 22 through Nov. 4 |
| General Gun | Nov. 5 through Jan. 22 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from October 29 – October 30.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 and Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Dec. 3 through 9 and Feb 20 through 26 |
| General Gun | Nov. 24 through 27 and Dec. 10 through Feb. 19 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from Dec. 3 – 4.
Antlerless Deer
| Zone C | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery & Crossbow | Sept. 17 through Oct. 16 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun (DMU C5) | Oct. 22 through Oct. 23 |
| General Gun (DMU C1, DMU C4, and DMU C6) | Nov. 18 through 21 |
| General Gun (DMU C2 and DMU C3) | Nov. 18 through 20 |
| General Gun (DMU C5) | Nov. 5-6, Nov. 19-29 |
Don’t forget about youth deer hunting weekend from Oct. 29 through Oct. 30.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery & Crossbow | Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun (DMU D2) | Dec. 3 through 4 |
| General Gun (DMU D1) | Nov. 26 through 27 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 1 |
| General Gun (DMU D2) | Nov. 26 through 27, Dec. 17 through 18, and Dec. 31 through Jan. 1 |
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. 17 through Oct. 16 |
| Crossbow | Sept. 17 through Oct. 21 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Oct. 22 through Nov. 4 |
Fall turkey season is November 5 through January 1.
| Zone D | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Dates |
| Archery | Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 |
| Crossbow | Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 and Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 |
| Muzzle Loading Gun | Dec. 3 through 9 |
Fall turkey season is Nov. 24 through 27 and Dec. 10 through Jan. 15.
Gray Squirrel & Quail
Gray squirrel season is open statewide from Oct. 8 through March 5, and quail season opens statewide from Nov. 12 through March 5. 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!