Hunting in Florida
Everything you need to hunt legally in Florida. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
12 months from purchase - 12 months from purchase
Wildlife Agency
FWC
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Florida Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Florida.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Florida based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Florida hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $17 resident
Compare Florida hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Florida bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Florida hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Florida hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Florida License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $17.00 | $151.50 |
| Resident Fishing | $17.00 | $47.00 |
| Gold Sportsman | $100.00 | N/A |
Florida Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Florida.
Deer
Archery (Zone A)
Jul 26
to Aug 24
Deer
(Zone A)
Nov 8
to Feb 22
Deer
Muzzleloader (Zone A)
Aug 30
to Sep 12
Turkey
Mar 14
to Apr 26
Wild Pig
Jan 1
to Dec 31
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Fish|Hunt FL app. Some users report app crashes - keep paper backup.
Hunter Education
Florida requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Florida.
Store Your Florida License in Hunter Passport
Keep your FL hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.