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Remember antlerless deer permit tagging requirements on enrolled private lands
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Encountering deer with collars or ear tags in Zone C
What to know if you’re planning to hunt deer, elk, moose or caribou outside of FloridaMoving infected carcasses is one of the known risks for introducing chronic wasting disease or CWD prions to new areas. To reduce the risk of CWD spreading into Florida, people may not import or possess carcasses or certain carcass parts from any species in the deer family (such as deer, elk, moose, caribou) originating outside of Florida. Learn more about what can and cannot be imported or possessed in Florida by reviewing the graphic below or watching the FWC’s short video about preventing CWD in Florida. |
Treestand safety tips
![]() While September is designated as treestand safety awareness month, safety should be top of mind every time you use a treestand. When hunting from a treestand, remember to ALWAYS:
Get more tips by taking this treestand safety course. |
Upcoming hunting season dates
The following season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas.
- Youth deer hunt weekend: Sept. 10–11
- General gun season (first phase): Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Archery season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 16
- Crossbow season: Sept. 17 – Oct. 21
Find more information about 2022-2023 hunting season dates and bag limits.
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- Hunting season dates and bag limits
- Deer management units
- Deer and wild turkey harvest reporting
- 2022-2023 Florida Hunting Regulations
- FAQs about deer hunting rules
- WMA regulations brochures/WMA Finder
- Limited entry/quota hunts
- Get started hunting
- Buy your hunting license
- Public FWC-managed shooting ranges
- Sign up for hunting news
- Open/closed status of FWC offices, facilities, and managed areas
- Take a hunter safety course
- Replace your hunter safety card