Hunting
Frequently Asked Questions

How OLD do you have to be to hunt? 
September 3, 2012, QUESTION: How OLD do you have to be to hunt in Florida? Does a 12-year-old have to have a Hunting License or Permit to hunt for …

Private hog hunting land 
April 26, 2012, QUESTION: I live in central Florida and near the Treasure coast. What is the best way to secure permission to bow hunt on private …

Can I target practice in the Apalachicola National Forest? 
March 26, 2012, QUESTION: I was looking for a place to do my own target shooting in the Apalachicola National Forest (not at the shooting range). …

Turkeys in Tiger Bay Rima Ridge Unit? 
March 19, 2012, QUESTION: Are there a lot of turkeys in Tiger Bay Rima Ridge Unit? ANSWER: I don't know about the density of turkeys in the …

What part of Tate's Hell is best for gobblers? 
March 14, 2012, QUESTION: What part of Tate's Hell is best for gobblers? ANSWER: Gobbler-Hungry Hunter: If you're looking for long-beards …

Can I hunt squirrel
and rabbit anytime? 
March 12, 2012, QUESTION: I live in Lutz, Florida, and have a 9-year-old son. We have a small .410 shotgun, and I would like to take him squirrel …

Running Deer Dogs in Fox Pen? 
March 12, 2012, QUESTION: I have a few dogs that will run deer very good. Will it hurt to run some of them in a fox pen while deer season is closed? …

Hog and Coyote Hunting 
March 12, 2012, QUESTION: Can't find a place to hunt for free. Don't want to pay $250 to sit at a bait stand and shoot animals, especially the ones …

Apalachicola National Forest Turkey Hunting? 
March 12, 2012, QUESTION: Hello, My name is Jared, and I am heading to Panama City Beach, Florida, for Spring Break with my friends. I'm sure the …

Does Florida Offer Hunting License for Disabled Hunters for Free? 
February 6, 2012, QUESTION: Does Florida Offer hunting License for Disabled Hunters for free? The reason I ask this question is, I lived in Georgia; …

Are the dates for hunting deer in WMAs any different than hunting deer on private land?  
February 5, 2012, QUESTION: Are the dates for hunting deer on wildlife management areas (WMAs) any different than hunting deer on private property? …

I have sort of a love story? 
January 28, 2012, QUESTION: I have sort of a love story that I could use your help with! I recently moved to Orlando, FL. I have been living in …

Where to Hog Hunt in Orange or Lake County? 
January 27, 2012, QUESTION: I would like to go hog hunting in Orange or Lake counties. Any suggestions to where to go in those counties? I'm down …

Hog hunting in Florida? 
January 27, 2012, QUESTION: What permits will I need? Where can I hunt on public lands year round? Which gender can I take? ANSWER: …

Are there Turkeys in the Ocala National Forest? 
January 20, 2012, QUESTION: Are there turkeys around the Clearwater Lake Recreation area in the Ocala National Forest? I have a permit to hunt …

Deer Hunting in the Osceola WMA 
January 20, 2012, QUESTION: Have you ever been deer hunting in the Osceola Wildlife Management Area? Or have you heard if the hunting is any good? …

Hunting at Eglin AFB WMA Area? 
December 27, 2011, QUESTION: I just moved into the area and have been looking for somewhere to hunt. I always hunted the Eglin AFB reservation growing …

Hopkins Prairie Unit Question  
November 14, 2011, QUESTION: Why are does not allowed to be hunted in Hopkins Prairie Unit ever? With so many its over run with does in ocala. …

First time hunting in FL 
November 1, 2011, QUESTION: I have been stationed at Hurlburt Field for 3 years now and have decided to start hunting again. I have purchased the …

Where to hunt on KICCO WMA? 
September 13, 2011, QUESTION: I am new to bow hunting this year and I go to WMAs ..I just got KICCO this past week as no one picked it up..I have …

Rules For WMA Land 
September 10, 2011, QUESTION: I'm new to Florida with orders stationed here. Can I just go to any WMA land and hunt within the land and seasons of …

Archery Season for Doe
on PRIVATE Land 
August 10, 2011, QUESTION: Can you shoot doe in Ocala, Florida, during archery season on PRIVATE land? ANSWER: The short answer is "yes." …

Hunting squirrel on Perdido WMA 
July 19, 2011, QUESTION: How does hunting squirrel on Perdido River Wildlife Management Area on the Florida side work? Thanks. ANSWER: Generally, …

Where can I find a hunting guide? 
July 18, 2011, QUESTION: I drew a quota hunt permit for general gun, in the Church Lake Unit of the Ocala National Forest. I'm wondering if anyone …

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Where is the best quail hunting in Ocala WMA? 
January 8, 2011, QUESTION: Are there any good quail hunting areas in the Ocala WMA Florida? ANSWER: Not being familiar with the wildlife …

Florida record for
typical white tail deer? 
December 3, 2010, QUESTION: What is the typical Florida record for a typical white tailed buck killed with a compound bow? Thank You very much - …

Hog hunting on private land 
October 27, 2010, QUESTION: We put up a deer feeder and hogs have invaded the feeder, but they only come in at night. How can I solve the problem …

Deer hunting with dogs in the Ocala WMA 
September 21, 2010, QUESTION: What are the dates of deer season in the Ocala National Forest with the use of dogs? ANSWER: November 13, 2010 …

Quail Hunting at Blackwater Carr Unit 
August 24, 2010, QUESTION: Just new to considering hunting on public land. I find all of the material overwhelming. I am interested in Released …

Where can I hunt wild boar in Tallahassee area? 
August 3, 2010, QUESTION: I'm new to Tallahassee and Florida and am looking for some places to hunt wild boar on public land. Any suggestions? Thanks, …

St. Vincent Island - January, 2011, deer hunt. 
July 16, 2010, QUESTION: I went down to the DMV today and got a quota permit for the St. Vincent Island January deer hunt. My question is.... where …

Where can I hunt wild hogs in Florida? 
QUESTION: I usually go to Tennessee and go hog hunting but a couple friends of mine suggested that we go to Florida. I was wondering if at any of …

How to Locate Hogs in Escambia? 
November 5, 2010, QUESTION: For years I have boated up an down the Escambia River, never seeing anything other than turtles, snakes and gators. I …

Where to Go? 
October 18, 2012, QUESTION: I would like a little more detail on where to find public land. There are about a hundred areas on public land page but …

Where is a good place to get deer processed around Tallahassee? 
October 9, 2012, QUESTION: Where is a good place where my deer can be processed without breaking my wallet? ANSWER: There are several good …

When can does be taken during general gun on apalachicola and talquin? 
October 9, 2012, QUESTION: When is it legal to take a doe on the Apalachicola WMA and Talquin WMA during general gun? ANSWER: Hey, Rafael: …

Can still-hunting be done in places where dog-hunting is being done? 
October 9, 2012, QUESTION: Can still hunting from a stand be done in areas where dog hunting is allowed in Apalachicola? Because still hunting areas …

Is it legal to kill does in Ocala,Fl  
October 9, 2012, QUESTION: Is it legal to kill does in Ocala, Florida? Can you kill does in Florida throughout the year or is it only legal during …

Hogs?  
December 4, 2011, QUESTION: Where and what time of day is the best for prime hogs? ANSWER: As far as where to hunt, here are links to previous …

Hog Hunting on Blackwater WMA 
August 10, 2011, QUESTION: I would like to find out about hog hunting on Blackwater Management Area in northwest Florida. I saw something on T.V. …

Hog hunting  
QUESTION: Can I go hunting hogs without a license? Do you have to have a license to hunt hogs with dogs? ANSWER: Per the Florida Wildlife Commission, …

Sand Landing, Escambia County 
May 26, 2011, QUESTION: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the Sand Landing hunting club? I was told that the state bought the land …

Squirrels 
QUESTION: Can I kill Squirrels on my property? Living in a urban area in Citrus County, Florida. ANSWER: Generally, you can only hunt squirrels during …

Yellow River WMA 
March 28, 2011, QUESTION: Can I hunt Yellow River without a quota permit except Grassy Point and Burnt Creek? Can I hunt there in the other areas? …

Spring turkey season hunting hours 
March 28, 2011, QUESTION: Can you hunt turkeys from daylight to dark? ANSWER: On private land, shooting hours during spring turkey season …

Hunting lessons 
March 26, 2011, QUESTION: Is there a club in northwest Florida that will actually take you from a-z to learn how to hunt. I have no knowlege of guns …

Is an open breeched muzzleloader legal? 
December 2, 2010, QUESTION: Is an open breeched muzzleloader considered legal during primitive weapons season? Thanks, Kenneth. ANSWER: Good …

What are legal sights for bows? 
December 2, 2010, QUESTION: Under the "Hunting with bow regulations". Could you define what sights are? When I first started bow hunting, I used …

Where to hunt hogs in north central Florida? 
December 1, 2010, QUESTION: Hello: Where do you recommend hunting hogs in north central Florida? Thanks, Jim ANSWER: Good to hear from …

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Pursuing injured game across boundary fence 
November 23, 2010, QUESTION: We hunt deer on private land that is adjacent to a state conservation area. The conservation area is closed to hunting …

Box-R or Perdido River WMA? 
October 27, 2010, QUESTION: I have been chosen for Box-R and Perdido River hunts for the same time period. Which hunt would you choose, and are …

Where can I quail hunt in Florida? 
September 12, 2010, QUESTION: I just had a few questions about hunting in Florida. I am from Ontario,Canada. We are planning a trip around Christmas …

Hog Hunting in Thomas Creek & Cary areas 
QUESTION: I just got my hunting license and management area license. I applied for Muzzleloading hunts in Thomas Creek and Cary areas. My question …

Dove hunting on public land? 
January 6, 2010, QUESTION: I'm looking for some public land to hunt dove on. How would I go about finding something in the area? ANSWER: We've …