Hunting and Fishing Seasons

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!

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