Hunting in Florida

Hunting Regulations

• Hunting Handbook 2002-03 (PDF)
• 2002-2003 Resident Game Seasons and Bag Limits
• 2002-2003 License and Permit Fees

Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Regulations and Maps

• 2002-03 Northwest Region WMAs
• 2002-03 North Central Region WMAs
• 2002-03 Northeast Region WMAs
• 2002-03 Southwest Region WMAs
• 2002-03 South Region WMAs

WMA Special Opportunity Hunts

• 2002-03 Special Opportunity Drawing Results
• Special Opportunity Hunts Information
• 2001-2002 Harvest Data
• Dove Hunter's Hotline
• Dove Hunt Brochures
• Dove Hunt Daily Permit Information
  

WMA Hunting Forecasts

• Northwest WMA Hunting Forecast
• North Central WMA Hunting Forcast
• Northeast WMA Hunting Forecast
• Southwest WMA Hunting Forecast
• South WMA Hunting Forcast

Illegal disposal of deer carcasses a problem 1/13

Lake Jackson hunting limited to shotguns 12/20

Feds require migratory bird hunters to be certified HIP 9/27

Duck hunting forecast down for PCS 9/17

Two new dove fields open to public hunting 9/11

WMA Quota Hunt Information

• What to do if Rejected
• When do the archery/ muzzleloading gun hunts (special) fill up?*
• When do the gun hunts (regular) fill up? (pdf)
• Spring Turkey Results
• 2003-2004 Quota Hunt application periods & deadlines.

Recreational Use
Renewals for Recreational Use Permits will be mailed to eligible persons in May. Unissued permits will be available to applicants beginning July 15, 2002

• WMA Recreational Use Permit Information
• 2002 Recreational Use Permit Application (pdf)

Other Seasons, Regulations, and Data

Alligator Hunting Permits - Florida's public waters alligator harvest program establishes Alligator Harvest Management Units (public waterbodies) and conservative harvest quotas to provide recreational opportunities for Floridians, and non-residents as well, to take up to 2 alligators.

Migratory Game Bird and Crow Hunting Seasons - 2002-2003 Seasons, Bag Limits, Restrictions, Shooting Hours for Dove, Snipe, Woodcock, Rail, Moorhen, Crow, September Goose and Early Duck.

Migratory Game Bird Regulations Brochure* - 2002-2003 Seasons, Bag Limits, Restrictions, Shooting Hours for Dove, Snipe, Woodcock, Rail, Moorhen, Crow and Early Duck.

Waterfowl Hunting in Florida - Wetland habitat covers a vast expanse of Florida, and much of this habitat is open and available for public hunting.

Waterfowl and Coot Season Brochure* - 2002-2003 Seasons, Bag Limits, Restrictions, Shooting Hours for Duck, Coot, and Limited Goose Seasons.

Buck Registry - The Florida Buck Registry was established in 1982 to provide hunters with a record of the number and quality of white-tailed deer taken in Florida.

Turkey Registry - a hunter recognition program offered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Federal Migratory Bird Permit - apply for your migratory bird permit free over the Internet.

Additional Information

Mobility Impaired Hunts - reserved hunting for those hunters certified as mobility impaired.

Hunting Preserve Permit - Hunting preserve license and permit information.

Hunter Education - course schedules, registration, and contact information.

Outfitters and Guides - list of outfitters and guides in Florida.

Small Game Hunting in Florida HOW...WHEN...WHERE... - information on small-game hunting in Florida.

Public Shooting Ranges - information on public shooting ranges in Florida.

Ocala Hunter Education Camp

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