Here is a rundown of the more important adjustments this season in case you’re wondering what new rules are in effect. An enhanced list and guide of Florida Hunting Seasons 2022–2023, rule modifications etc. for both specific wildlife management areas (WMAs) and state-wide seasons.
Florida has four distinct zones for hunting. Zone A encompasses Lake Okeechobee and the majority of the state below State Road 70. North of Tampa, Zone B comprises a portion of Western Central Florida. Everything in Zone C is located north of Zone A into the panhandle, around Zone B. Zones D and C are divided by State Road 61. Make careful to examine the region of Florida you want to visit while organizing your Florida hunting trip.
Florida Hunting Seasons
The Florida hunting season offers some of the most varied hunting chances. Along with hunting for deer, hogs, and turkeys, Florida’s alligator season serves as an example of how hunting may be used to maintain the sustainability of natural resources.
Florida Deer Season 2023
ANTLERED DEER– Each deer management unit has its own antler policies.
| Florida Deer Seasons-(ANTLERED DEER) | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Friday, September 02, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season | Saturday, September 03, 2022 | Friday, September 16, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, September 10, 2022 | Sunday, September 11, 2022 |
| General gun season: | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 |
| Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 | |
| Zone B | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Sunday, November 13, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Friday, December 02, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, November 26, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
| General gun season | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Sunday, February 19, 2023 |
| Zone C | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Saturday, September 17, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Saturday, September 17, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
| General gun season | Saturday, November 05, 2022 | Saturday, November 05, 2022 |
| Zone D | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | Monday, November 28, 2022 | |
| General gun season | Thursday, November 24, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
| Saturday, December 10, 2022 | Sunday, February 19, 2023 | |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Sunday, December 04, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Friday, December 09, 2022 |
| Sunday, February 20, 2022 | Sunday, February 26, 2023 | |
DEER WITHOUT ANTLERS OR WITH ANTLERSLESS THAN 5 INCHES ARE CALLED ANTLERLESS DEER (Except Spotted Fawn).
| Florida Deer Seasons-(ANTLERLESS DEER) | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | ||
| Archery season (DMU-A2) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 07, 2022 |
| Archery season (DMU-A3) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 14, 2022 |
| DMU-A3 | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 14, 2022 |
| Crossbow season (DMU-A2) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 07, 2022 |
| Crossbow season (DMU-A3) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 14, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend (DMU-A2 & DMU-A3) | Saturday, September 10, 2022 | Sunday, September 11, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-A2) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 20, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-A3) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
| Zone B | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Sunday, November 13, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Sunday, November 13, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, November 26, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
| General gun season | Friday, December 30, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 |
| Zone C | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season (DMU-C5) | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Sunday, October 23, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Sunday, October 30, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C1) | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C2) | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Sunday, November 20, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C3) | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Sunday, November 20, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C4) | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C5) | Saturday, November 05, 2022 | Sunday, November 06, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C5) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 20, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-C6) | Friday, November 18, 2022 | Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| Zone D | ||
| Archery season | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Wednesday, November 23, 2022 |
| Crossbow season | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Wednesday, November 23, 2022 |
| Muzzleloading gun season (DMU D2) | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Sunday, December 04, 2022 |
| Youth deer hunt weekend | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Sunday, December 04, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-D1) | Saturday, November 26, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-D1) | Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 |
| General gun season (DMU-D2) | Saturday, November 26, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-D2) | Saturday, December 17, 2022 | Sunday, December 18, 2022 |
| General gun season (DMU-D2) | Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 |
- See the hunting zone map and the DMU-specific antler rules Click Here
Deer Bag Limits
| Daily bag limit | 2 deers |
|---|---|
| Possession limit | 4 deers |
| Annual bag limit | 5 deers of which only 2 can be antlerles |
- Deer may be either antlered or antlerless during the archery and crossbow seasons when antlerless deer may be taken.
- Only one deer may be taken during the times of the muzzle loading gun and general gun seasons when antlerless deer may be harvested.
- Only antlered deer may be taken in all other seasons. Only antlerless deer permits and tags are valid for taking antlerless deer.
NOTE: The bag (daily and annual) and possession limits do not apply to deer taken on private lands under the Antlerless Deer Permit Program (antlerless deer only), Private Lands Deer Management Permit Program, and Deer Depredation Permit Program, as well as on licenced game farms and hunting preserves.
Hog Season
| FL Hogs Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Hogs | Saturday, January 01, 2022 | Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Available Statewide and there is no limit. Any firearm, including a bow, crossbow, air gun, muzzleloader, or air rifle, may be used to kill them. |
Bobcat Season
| FL Bobcat Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | Thursday, December 01, 2022 | Friday, March 31, 2023 | Available Statewide and there is no limit. Any firearm, including a bow, crossbow, air gun, muzzleloader, or air rifle, may be used to kill them. |
Alligator Season
| Florida Alligator Hunting Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator (Early Harvest - 1) | Monday, August 15, 2022 | Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Early Harvest - 2) | Monday, August 22, 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Early Harvest - 3) | Monday, August 29, 2022 | Sunday, September 04, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Harvest - 4) | Monday, September 05, 2022 | Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Late Harvest - 1) | Monday, September 12, 2022 | Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Late Harvest - 2) | Monday, September 12, 2022 | Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
| Alligator (Late Harvest - 3) | Monday, September 12, 2022 | Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | Statewide. There might be other restrictions. |
Coyote Season
| FL Coyote Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote | Saturday, January 01, 2022 | Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Available Statewide and there is no limit. Any firearm, including a bow, crossbow, air gun, muzzleloader, or air rifle, may be used to kill them. |
Rabbit Season
| FL Rabbit Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | Saturday, January 01, 2022 | Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Available Statewide. Limit of 12 bags per day. May be taken year round by rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader, air gun, crossbow or bow. |
Dove Season
| FL Dove Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove (Season-1) | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 | White-winged & mourning. The daily bag limit is 15. |
| Dove (Season-2) | Saturday, November 12, 2022 | Sunday, December 04, 2022 | White-winged & mourning. The daily bag limit is 15. |
| Dove (Season-3) | Monday, December 19, 2022 | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | White-winged & mourning. The daily bag limit is 15. |
Duck Season
| FL Duck Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck (Teal and Wood Duck) | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | Limit of 6 bags per day. |
| Duck (Teal Only) | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Sunday, September 25, 2022 | Limit of 6 bags per day. |
| Duck (Youth Waterfowl-1) | Saturday, November 12, 2022 | Saturday, November 12, 2022 | Different species have different limits. |
| Duck (All Duck-1) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | Limit of 6 bags per day. |
| Duck (All Duck-2) | Saturday, December 10, 2022 | Sunday, January 29, 2023 | Limit of 6 bags per day. |
| Duck (Youth Waterfowl-2) | Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Different species have different limits. |
Goose Season
| FL Goose Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose (Canada Goose-1) | Saturday, September 03, 2022 | Sunday, September 25, 2022 | Limit of 5 bags per day. |
| Goose (Light Goose-1) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | Limit of 15 bags per day. |
| Goose (Canada Goose-2) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | Limit of 5 bags per day. |
| Goose (Canada Goose-3) | Thursday, December 01, 2022 | Monday, January 30, 2023 | Limit of 5 bags per day. |
| Goose (Light Goose-2) | Saturday, December 10, 2022 | Sunday, January 29, 2023 | Limit of 15 bags per day. |
Quail Season
| FL Quail Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | Saturday, November 12, 2022 | Sunday, March 05, 2023 | Limit of 12 bags per day. Available Statewide |
Turkey Season in Florida
| FL Turkey Seasons | Hunting Start Date | Hunting End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey (Fall Archery Zone-A) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Crossbow Zone-A) | Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Friday, September 02, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Muzzleloader Zone-A) | Saturday, September 03, 2022 | Friday, September 16, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Archery Zone-C) | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Crossbow Zone-C) | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Friday, October 21, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Early Fall Zone-A) | Monday, October 03, 2022 | Sunday, October 16, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Crossbow Zone-B) | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Friday, November 18, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Archery Zone-B) | Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Sunday, November 13, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Muzzleloader Zone-C) | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Friday, November 04, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Early Fall Crossbow Zone-D) | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Archery Zone-D) | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Zone-C) | Saturday, November 05, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Muzzleloader Zone-B) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Friday, December 02, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Late Fall Zone-A) | Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Early Fall Zone-D) | Thursday, November 24, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Late Fall Crossbow Zone-D) | Monday, November 28, 2022 | Friday, December 02, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Muzzleloader Zone-D) | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Friday, December 09, 2022 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Fall Zone-B) | Saturday, December 03, 2022 | Sunday, January 29, 2023 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Late Fall Zone-D) | Saturday, December 10, 2022 | Sunday, January 15, 2023 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Youth Spring South) | Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Sunday, February 26, 2023 | (Bearded turkeys only). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Spring South Zone) | Saturday, March 04, 2023 | Sunday, April 09, 2023 | (South of State Road 70). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Youth Spring North) | Saturday, March 11, 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 | (South of State Road 70). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
| Turkey (Spring North Zone | Saturday, March 18, 2023 | Sunday, April 23, 2023 | North of State Road 70). Limit of 2 bags per day. |
The Florida turkey season for 2023 is a great opportunity for hunters to bag a big gobbler in the sunshine state. Hunters should familiarize themselves with specific dates, regulations, and appropriate hunting methods and equipment. Our website has a useful article on turkey hunting in Florida exclusively, including tips and specific regulations from experts.
Fall Season
- Two turkeys every day, per bag
- For the entirety of the fall seasons, there is a two-item maximum every season.
- Approved take techniques include shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows, and bows.
Spring Season
- Two turkeys every day, per bag
- Two per season, including all spring seasons.
- Approved take techniques include shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows, and bows.
- **weekend youth turkey hunt Turkeys may be harvested by minors 15 years of age and younger, but they must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. However, if an adult supervisor has a hunting license and a turkey permit, they are permitted to “call in” the turkey and participate in other elements of the hunt. They are unable to fire or shoot at the bird, however. Find out more information about the weekend-long youth turkey hunt.
FL hunting zone boundaries and maps.
FL Hunting Licenses & Permits
For details of Florida hunting licenses and permits find below.
Often Asked Questions on FL Hunting Seasons
In Florida, what can you hunt year-round?
Wild or feral pigs are the second most common species targeted for hunting in Florida. You may only hunt on privately held property with the landowner’s consent. Wild pigs may be trapped and shot using any legal firearm, including a rifle, shotgun, crossbow, bow, pistol, spear, or air gun.
In Florida, do deer tags required to be worn?
All antlerless animals harvested in regions covered by the Antlerless Deer Permit Program must be marked with a specific antlerless deer tag, even if they are taken on a day when taking antlerless deer is typically allowed.
In Florida, is Sunday allowed for hunting?
On private land across the state, Sunday hunting is allowed for all species, with the exception of bear and turkey in Game Zones 1 and 2, where both are forbidden.
Can pythons be hunted in Florida?
Florida does not need a hunting license or permission to humanely kill pythons on private property at any time with the landowner’s consent.
Is Alligator hunting permitted in Florida?
Yes, the early harvest alligator season in Florida begins in August.
When does Florida's hunting season begin?
The season for deer hunting in Florida starts on July 31 with archery and on September 18 with guns (depending on the zone).