Florida Bow hunting Season,Regulations and license fees
Florida has some of the fastest and most diverse hunting grounds in all of the US when it comes to the variety of animals and landscapes.
In Florida, Bowhunters from within Florida and around the United States come to get their hands on rich harvests of Deer, Hogs and Turkey. Alligator hunting in the state of Florida is a role model for the rest of the states as it has magnificently balanced the natural diversity of the state.
There are 4 different hunting zones available in Florida for ambitious Bow Hunters. Most of the area below State Road 70 is designated as Zone A. North of Tampa, parts of Western Central Florida are called Zone B. Zone C stretches around Zone B till Zone A. Zone C is separated from Zone D by State Road 61 which lies between the two zones.
Florida Bowhunting season
Category | Months |
Deer | July.31-Nov.24 |
Turkey | July.31-Nov.24 |
Quail | Nov.13-March.6 |
Bobcat | Dec.1-March.31 |
Otter | Dec.1-March.1 |
Wild hog | Open season |
Raccoon | Open season |
License Fee in Florida
Category | License Type | Fee |
Archery | Resident | $100 |
Archery | Non-Resident | $151 |
Archery | Senior | $13.50 |
Archery | Junior | $100 |
Total Area and Regulations By State
The state of Florida has a whopping 5 million-acre area on which hunting of all types is legal. When it comes to Bowhunting, all kinds and types of mechanical bows are permitted to be used as long as they have a minimum draw weight of 35 pounds.
Fun Facts About Bow Hunting in Florida
Bowhunting in Florida is always going to be a joyful and rich experience as different archery, crossbow and muzzleloader seasons span the year and a huge land area means you’ve got choices when you’re out there. Bowhunting in Florida astonishingly accounts for about ten percent of the annual harvests!