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Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area

Florida

28,633 acresManaged by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Hunting regulations

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Current season: 2026-2027. Verify current regulations and closures before hunting.

Species & Seasons

DeerMultiple seasonsArchery · General Gun · Muzzleloader

Applies to all listed opportunities

Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more

Archery Season

September 26–October 4

antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length

Family Hunt

October 9–11 (South Unit Only)

antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length

General Gun Season

November 11–15 , 18

Details & restrictions

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 30–November 1

TurkeySee detailsSpring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 (South of the Cross Florida Barge Canal only) Spring Turkey: March 24–28 , March 31–April 4

BearDec 5–27

Details & restrictions

Taking bear with the aid of dogs is prohibited.

Season

Dec 5–27

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only

DoveOctober 3 , 17 , November 28 , December 26 , January 9 , 23

Dove Season

October 3 , 17 , November 28 , December 26 , January 9 , 23

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

November 26–January 10 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only)

Saturdays and Sundays Only).

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed. 2. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by centerfire or muzzleloading shotgun provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily released quail permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhites were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state (no exemptions). See Quail | FWC for more information. 3. Northern bobwhite may only be released in that portion of the area that is bounded by Loop Road. 4. Taking bear with the aid of dogs is prohibited.

Supervised Small Game Season

October 13–18

1. Only persons under 16 years of age and their adult supervisor may hunt. 2. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed.

General Restrictions5 items

Archery Season: Only archery equipment may be used for hunting, except that centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns are allowed for hunting migratory birds and non-protected birds. Hunting with crossbows, airbows, or bows equipped with a draw-lock device is prohibited (except by persons with Disabilities Crossbow Permit).
Dove Season: All Migratory Bird Regulations shall apply. 1. Hunting with dogs is allowed on the posted dove fields. 2. Hunting with firearms other than centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns is prohibited. 3. Shooting hours are from noon to sunset. 4. Hunters may enter the posted dove fields no earlier than 11 a.m. and shall exit the fields by 1 hour after sunset. 5. During dove season, hunting is prohibited on the posted dove fields, except during the hunt dates listed above. 6. Only authorized participants may access the dove field during the established dove season. 7. During periods when the check station is staffed , check station hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 hour after sunset.
Family Hunt: 1. Up to 2 youths (under 16 years of age but not younger than 8 years of age) per quota permit may hunt only under the direct supervision of the quota permit holder (at least 18 years of age), who must be present for the youth to hunt. 2. Supervising adults with required licenses and permits may participate when in the presence of a youth but may not harvest any wildlife with a gun. 3. All legal methods of take for game may be used for hunting deer during the established family hunt.
Muzzleloading Gun Season: Hunting with archery equipment or guns, other than muzzleloading guns, is prohibited, except that centerfire shotguns are allowed for hunting migratory birds and non-protected birds.
Spring Turkey Season: 1. Legal shooting hours are ½ hour before sunrise until sunset. 2. Hunting other animals is prohibited. 3. Only bows, crossbows, PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow and centerfire or muzzleloading shotguns using a #2 or smaller shot size may be used for hunting. 4. During the youth turkey hunt, only youth under 16 years of age may hunt and must be under the supervision and in the presence of an adult not younger than 18 years of age. Adults with required licenses and permits may participate when in the presence of a youth but may not harvest a wild turkey. 5. During the youth turkey hunt, public access is limited to individuals participating in the hunt.

Additional Information3 items

Archery Season: but not spotted fawn)
Dove Season: Mourning and white-winged dove s
Family Hunt: but not spotted fawns)

Official Sources2 sources

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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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