Florida Hunting Season Dates 2026–2027: Deer & Turkey by Zone
Planning your Florida hunting calendar? This guide puts the 2026–2027 Florida deer and turkey season dates in one place, sorted by zone, so you can plan scouting trips, stand time, and time off work. All dates come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) season dates page. Always check FWC before you head out, because dates and rules can change, and these statewide seasons do not apply on wildlife management areas (WMAs), which have their own rules.
Florida's Four Hunting Zones
Florida splits its deer and fall turkey seasons into four zones, A, B, C, and D. Zone A covers South Florida and opens first, with archery starting August 1. Zone D covers the western Panhandle and runs latest, into late February. Not sure which zone your property or lease falls in? Use the FWC zone map before you plan anything.
2026–2027 Antlered Deer Season Dates
| Zone | Archery | Crossbow | Muzzleloading Gun | General Gun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Aug. 1–30 | Aug. 1 – Sept. 4 | Sept. 5–18 | Sept. 19 – Oct. 18; Nov. 21 – Jan. 3 |
| B | Oct. 17 – Nov. 15 | Oct. 17 – Nov. 20 | Nov. 21 – Dec. 4 | Dec. 5 – Feb. 21 |
| C | Sept. 19 – Oct. 18 | Sept. 19 – Oct. 23 | Oct. 24 – Nov. 6 | Nov. 7 – Jan. 24 |
| D | Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 | Oct. 24 – Nov. 25; Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 | Dec. 5–11; Feb. 22–28 | Nov. 26–29; Dec. 12 – Feb. 21 |
Antlerless deer dates differ from antlered dates in several zones and in some deer management units (DMUs). Check the antlerless table on the FWC season dates page before you take a doe.
Hunting late in Zone B or D? Read our late-season whitetail strategies.
Youth Deer Hunt Weekends
- Zone A: Sept. 12–13
- Zone B: Nov. 28–29
- Zone C: Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
- Zone D: Dec. 5–6
Youth weekends are the best chance you'll get to pass hunting down to the next generation. Block those dates now.
2026–2027 Fall Turkey Season
- Zone A: Oct. 5–18; Nov. 21 – Jan. 3
- Zone B: Dec. 5 – Jan. 31
- Zone C: Nov. 7 – Jan. 3
- Zone D: Nov. 26–29; Dec. 12 – Jan. 17
2027 Spring Turkey Season
Spring turkey dates are split by State Road 70 instead of by zone:
- South of State Road 70: youth hunt Feb. 26 – March 1; spring season March 6 – April 11
- North of State Road 70: youth hunt March 12–15; spring season March 20 – April 25
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Wild Hogs
FWC does not list zone-specific season dates for wild hogs on its season page. It does note that live traps and snares, including power snares, can be used to take wild hogs and must be checked every 24 hours. Rules on public land are different, so check the specific WMA's regulations first.
Quick Planning Tips for Florida Hunters
- Confirm your zone and DMU before the season starts, especially if you hunt more than one property.
- Check WMA rules separately. Statewide dates do not apply on wildlife management areas.
- Scout early in South Florida. Zone A archery opens in August heat, so plan for water, bugs, and early-morning sits.
- Bring a kid or a new hunter on a youth weekend. That's how traditions keep going.
Gear Up for the Season
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Trust the process. Trust the hunt. And when the sun's going down, hunt one more.
Season dates come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 2026–2027 season dates and bag limits page. This guide is for planning only. Always confirm current regulations, license requirements, and bag limits with FWC before you hunt.