License: resident $17.00 · nonresident $151.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery: Zone A (South FL) | Aug 2 | Aug 31 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader: Zone A | Sep 6 | Sep 19 | OTC |
| General Gun: Zone A | Sep 20 | Jan 4 | OTC |
| Archery: Zone C (Central/N FL) | Sep 13 | Oct 12 | OTC |
| Crossbow: Zone C | Sep 13 | Oct 17 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader: Zone C | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | OTC |
| General Gun: Zone C | Nov 1 | Jan 4 | OTC |
| Archery: Zone D (Panhandle) | Oct 25 | Nov 26 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader: Zone D | Dec 6 | Dec 12 | OTC |
| General Gun: Zone D | Nov 27 | Feb 22 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery (WMAs) | Oct 1 | Oct 31 | OTC |
| Spring Youth | Mar 14 | Mar 15 | OTC |
| Spring Gobbler | Mar 16 | Apr 30 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Quota Hunt (Draw) | Sep 15 | Oct 15 | Draw |
American Alligator Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Statewide Hunt (Lottery) | Aug 15 | Nov 1 | Draw |
| Harvest Assistance Program (Private) | Aug 15 | Nov 1 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 27 | Jan 11 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round (Private Land) | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Public Land (WMAs) | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Duck Season (North Zone) | Nov 8 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season (South Zone) | Nov 22 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Nov 8 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.