Florida Best Times to Hunt
Solunar calendar and moon phase predictions for Florida
Best Times to Hunt in Florida
Solunar reference for Florida hunters: timezone, FL agency rules, and major/minor period guidance tuned to Florida-specific notes.
How Florida hunters read the solunar calendar
Florida-specific timing patterns — what makes FL different from the surrounding region
July rut. That's not a typo. South Florida deer in DMU A start chasing while the rest of the country is still mowing lawns. Central Florida shifts that peak into September and October, and the Panhandle finally aligns with a more conventional November window — meaning a determined hunter can chase peak rut behavior for nearly half the calendar inside one state. Hogs stay year-round, with cooler nights and dark moon phases producing the best public-land daylight movement. Osceola turkeys gobble hard in early-to-mid March, the earliest spring season in the country. Heat-driven nocturnal patterns dominate from October through December, so dawn shooting hours absolutely outperform evening sits across most of the peninsula.
Florida Solunar Information
Hunting conditions and wildlife patterns
- Timezone
- New York
- Hunting Notes
- July rut. That's not a typo. South Florida deer in DMU A start chasing while the rest of the country is still mowing lawns. Central Florida shifts that peak into September and October, and the Panhandle finally aligns with a more conventional November window — meaning a determined hunter can chase peak rut behavior for nearly half the calendar inside one state. Hogs stay year-round, with cooler nights and dark moon phases producing the best public-land daylight movement. Osceola turkeys gobble hard in early-to-mid March, the earliest spring season in the country. Heat-driven nocturnal patterns dominate from October through December, so dawn shooting hours absolutely outperform evening sits across most of the peninsula.
- Wildlife Agency
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
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Florida Best Times FAQ
Common questions about solunar hunting in Florida
What timezone do Florida solunar tables use?
The Florida calendar runs in the New York timezone (America/New_York). Major and minor periods on this page are already shifted to local FL time, so you can match them directly against your sunrise and sunset. July rut. That's not a typo. South Florida deer in DMU A start chasing while the rest of the country is still mowing lawns. Central Florida shifts that peak into September and October, and the Panhandle finally aligns with a more conventional November window — meaning a determined hunter can chase peak rut behavior for nearly half the calendar inside one state. Hogs stay year-round, with cooler nights and dark moon phases producing the best public-land daylight movement. Osceola turkeys gobble hard in early-to-mid March, the earliest spring season in the country. Heat-driven nocturnal patterns dominate from October through December, so dawn shooting hours absolutely outperform evening sits across most of the peninsula.
What's specific to hunting in Florida that changes the timing?
July rut. That's not a typo. South Florida deer in DMU A start chasing while the rest of the country is still mowing lawns. Central Florida shifts that peak into September and October, and the Panhandle finally aligns with a more conventional November window — meaning a determined hunter can chase peak rut behavior for nearly half the calendar inside one state. Hogs stay year-round, with cooler nights and dark moon phases producing the best public-land daylight movement. Osceola turkeys gobble hard in early-to-mid March, the earliest spring season in the country. Heat-driven nocturnal patterns dominate from October through December, so dawn shooting hours absolutely outperform evening sits across most of the peninsula.
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