Florida Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowFlorida's deer season opens 2026-08-01 and closes 2027-02-21.
Last verified September 25, 2026Florida wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Zone A
Archery
- Opens
- August 1, 2026
- Closes
- August 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Crossbow Aug 1-Sept 4
- Closed
Zone A
Muzzleloading gun
- Opens
- September 5, 2026
- Closes
- September 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Zone A
General gun - split 1
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- October 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Zone C
Archery
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- October 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- Crossbow Sept 19-Oct 23
- Opens in 27 days
Zone C
Muzzleloading gun
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- November 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 41 days
Zone C
General gun
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 24, 2027
- Bag limit
- Youth weekend Oct 31-Nov 1
- Opens in 55 days
Zone A
General gun - split 2
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 3, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 69 days
Zone B
General gun
- Opens
- December 5, 2026
- Closes
- February 21, 2027
- Bag limit
- Archery Oct 17-Nov 15; muzzleloader Nov 21-Dec 4
- Opens in 76 days
Zone D
General gun
- 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.
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.