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
Hunting Regulations
Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) - Public
Hunting Lands
Limited Entry Hunts
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
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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