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2026-2027

Florida Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Florida is modeled by FWC Zones A–D for lands outside WMAs, with selected antlerless DMU records preserved separately.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 32 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Zone A DMU A2 antlerless archery/crossbow Special
Zone A, DMU A2 Antlerless Deer
Zone A DMU A3 antlerless archery/crossbow Special
Zone A, DMU A3 Antlerless Deer
Zone A DMUs A2 and A3 antlerless youth weekend Special
Zone A, DMUs A2 and A3 Antlerless Deer
Zone C antlerless general gun — DMUs C1-C4 and C6 Firearm
Zone C, DMUs C1, C2, C3, C4 and C6 Antlerless Deer
Zone C antlerless general gun — DMU C5 Firearm
Zone C, DMU C5 Antlerless Deer

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A — Archery Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B — Archery Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone B deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C — Archery Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone C deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Archery Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source

Crossbow

Crossbow-specific opportunities where the state separates them. 5 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A — Crossbow Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B — Crossbow Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone B deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C — Crossbow Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone C deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Crossbow segment 1 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Crossbow segment 2 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 11 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A — General gun segment 1 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone A — General gun segment 2 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B — General gun Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone B deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C — General gun Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone C deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — General gun segment 1 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — General gun segment 2 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone A DMU A2 antlerless general gun Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone A, DMU A2 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone A DMU A3 antlerless general gun Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone A, DMU A3 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B antlerless general gun Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone B dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C antlerless general gun — DMUs C1-C4 and C6 Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone C, DMUs C1, C2, C3, C4 and C6 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C antlerless general gun — DMU C5 Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone C, DMU C5 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 5 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A — Muzzleloading gun Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B — Muzzleloading gun Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone B deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C — Muzzleloading gun Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone C deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Muzzleloading gun segment 1 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Muzzleloading gun segment 2 Antlered Deer General hunters
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A — Youth deer hunt weekend Antlered Deer Youth
Zone A deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone B — Youth deer hunt weekend Antlered Deer Youth
Zone B deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone C — Youth deer hunt weekend Antlered Deer Youth
Zone C deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone D — Youth deer hunt weekend Antlered Deer Youth
Zone D deer_zone

FWC states these resident-game season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas; WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A DMU A2 antlerless archery/crossbow Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone A, DMU A2 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone A DMU A3 antlerless archery/crossbow Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone A, DMU A3 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source
Zone A DMUs A2 and A3 antlerless youth weekend Antlerless Deer General hunters
Zone A, DMUs A2 and A3 dmu_or_zone

FWC publishes antlerless opportunity separately by zone and DMU. WMA brochures remain separate.

Official source