Division of Hunting & Game Management

Our mission: Managing and conserving game wildlife for the future while fostering
safe and responsible hunting.

This Month's Hunting Opportunities

• What does the future hold for Florida's hunters?
• Southwest Florida Water Management District Hog Hunts

Hunting Regulations

• 2008-2009 Hunting Regulations Handbook (PDF)
• 2008-2009 Interactive Hunting Regulations Handbook
• 2008-2009 Hunting Seasons Poster (PDF)
• 2008-2009 Migratory Bird Regulations for dove, snipe, woodcock, rail, moorhen, crow and early waterfowl seasons brochure (PDF)
• 2008-2009 Migratory Game Bird Regulations for Waterfowl and Coot Seasons brochure (PDF)

Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) - Public Hunting Lands

• 2008-2009 Individual WMA Regulations and Maps
• 2008-2009 Statewide Wildlife Management Area map (625KB PDF)
• New Camping Permit Required for Green Swamp WMA
• 2007-2008 No Net Loss of Hunting Lands - Annual Report (PDF)
• WMA Recreation Sites

Limited Entry Hunts

• Purchase or Apply For Permits Here

• Check Permit Availability and Drawing Results

•  Application Periods and Deadlines

Quota

• Attention WMA Hunters - Proposed Quota Hunt Revisions

• Quota Hunt Workgroup

• Quota Hunt Permit Information

• Quota Hunt Permit Worksheet

Recreational Use

• Recreational Use Permit Information

• Recreational Use Permit Worksheet

Special-Opportunity

• Special-Opportunity Permit Information

• Special-Opportunity Worksheets

Statewide Alligator

• Alligator Hunt Permit Information

• Alligator permit Worksheet

Waterfowl Permits

• Public Waterfowl Permit Information

• Public Waterfowl Worksheets

Additional Hunting Seasons, Regulations, Permits and More

Strategic Plan for Northern Bobwhite Restoration in Florida

Strategic Plan for Deer Management in Florida 2008-2018

Waterfowl Hunting in Florida - Wetland habitat covers a vast expanse of Florida, and much of this habitat is open and available for public hunting.

Ducks at a Distance - A Waterfowl Identification Guide

Duck Hunting in Florida Brochure - A brochure describing some of the best duck hunting areas in the state.

Deer Dog Hunting Registration - A no-cost registration is required for any person using dogs to take deer on private property in Florida. Complete and submit the application to register your deer dog hunting property.

Antlerless Deer Permit - application for antlerless deer hunting permit.

Buck Registry - The Florida Buck Registry was established in 1982 to provide hunters with a record of the number and quality of white-tailed deer taken in Florida.

Turkey Registry - a hunter recognition program offered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Deer, Elk and Moose Carcass Transportation Regulations - It is illegal to bring into Florida carcasses of any species of the family Cervidae (e.g. deer, elk and moose) unless they can be certified to come from a CWD-free herd by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Florida Deer Rut Dates - Approximate historical beginning dates of deer rutting activity. Typical rutting periods last five weeks

• South Region Map with Dates
• Central Region Map with Dates
• Northwest Region Map with Dates

Disabled Crossbow Permit - application for disabled crossbow permit.

Hunting Courtesy Card - A card for landowners to sign, giving a hunter written permission to hunt their property

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