Hunting Season by State

Florida Deer Season 2026-27

Open now

Florida's deer season opens 2026-08-01 and closes 2027-02-21.

Last verified September 25, 2026Florida wildlife agency

Zones & dates

  • Zone A

    Archery

    Closed
    Opens
    August 1, 2026
    Closes
    August 30, 2026
    Bag limit
    Crossbow Aug 1-Sept 4

  • Zone A

    Muzzleloading gun

    Closed
    Opens
    September 5, 2026
    Closes
    September 18, 2026
    Bag limit
    See official regulations for bag limits.

  • Zone A

    General gun - split 1

    Open now
    Opens
    September 19, 2026
    Closes
    October 18, 2026
    Bag limit
    See official regulations for bag limits.

  • Zone C

    Archery

    Open now
    Opens
    September 19, 2026
    Closes
    October 18, 2026
    Bag limit
    Crossbow Sept 19-Oct 23

  • Zone C

    Muzzleloading gun

    Opens in 27 days
    Opens
    October 24, 2026
    Closes
    November 6, 2026
    Bag limit
    See official regulations for bag limits.

  • Zone C

    General gun

    Opens in 41 days
    Opens
    November 7, 2026
    Closes
    January 24, 2027
    Bag limit
    Youth weekend Oct 31-Nov 1

  • Zone A

    General gun - split 2

    Opens in 55 days
    Opens
    November 21, 2026
    Closes
    January 3, 2027
    Bag limit
    See official regulations for bag limits.

  • Zone B

    General gun

    Opens in 69 days
    Opens
    December 5, 2026
    Closes
    February 21, 2027
    Bag limit
    Archery Oct 17-Nov 15; muzzleloader Nov 21-Dec 4

  • Zone D

    General gun

    Opens in 76 days
    Opens
    December 12, 2026
    Closes
    February 21, 2027
    Bag limit
    Also Nov 26-29; archery Oct 24-Nov 25; muzzleloader Dec 5-11 and Feb 22-28

Key rules

Dates and units
Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
Official regulations
Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.

Frequently asked questions

Florida's deer season opens 2026-08-01 and closes 2027-02-21.

Nearby states

Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.