Wildlife Management Area · FL

CREW Wildlife and Environmental Area Hunting

CREW Wildlife and Environmental Area

Florida

24,267 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

Antlered deer having at least one antler with three or more points (each point being one inch or more in length) OR a main beam of 10 inches or more in length

Archery Season

August 8–16 (Flint Pen Strand/Western Bird Rookery Swamp Unit only)

General Gun Season

November 21–29 (Flint Pen Strand/Western Bird Rookery Swamp Unit only.)

Muzzleloading Gun Season

September 5–7 (Flint Pen Strand/Western Bird Rookery Unit only.)

TurkeyYouth Turkey: February 26–March 1 Spring Turkey: March 6–9 , 10 - 14Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: February 26–March 1 Spring Turkey: March 6–9 , 10 - 14

BearDec 5–27

Details & restrictions

Taking bear with the aid of dogs is prohibited.

Season

Dec 5–27

Wild HogMultiple seasonsArchery · General Gun · Muzzleloader

Wild Hog-Still Archery

August 8–16 (Corkscrew Marsh Unit/Caracara Prairie Preserve only)

Wild Hog-Still General Gun

November 21–29 (Corkscrew Marsh Unit only/Caracara Prairie Preserve.)

Wild Hog-Still Muzzleloading Gun

September 5–7 (Corkscrew Marsh Unit/Caracara Prairie Preserve only.)

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Non-Native Reptiles

Allowed year round.

Details & restrictions

native reptiles - 1. Non-native reptiles may be taken by methods other than firearms year-round. 2. Firearms (as allowed by season) may be used to take non-native reptiles only during open hunting seasons summarized in this brochure. 3. Conditional and Prohibited reptiles shall not be removed from the area alive. 4. Shooting hours are ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. 5. Please report take and sightings of non-native reptiles at 888-IVE-GOT1 (888-483-4681) or online at IveGot1.org . 6. Taking non-native reptiles with dogs is prohibited.

Small Game Season

December 5–January 3

Details & restrictions

1. Dogs may be used to hunt gray squirrel, migratory birds in season, non-protected birds, quail, and rabbits only. 2. Hunting with centerfire or rimfire rifles is prohibited. 3. Taking bear with the aid of dogs is prohibited.

General Restrictions7 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).
General Gun Season: 1. Hunting gray squirrel, migratory birds in season, non-protected birds, quail, and rabbits with bird dogs or retrievers is allowed. 2. Hunting with centerfire or rimfire rifles is prohibited.
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 airguns propelling a bolt or arrow, and centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns using #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. An annual hunting license is required for nonresidents to hunt wild turkey.
Wild Hog-Still Archery: 1. 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 is prohibited (except by disabled crossbow permit). 2. Hunting deer is prohibited in the Corkscrew Marsh Unit.
Wild Hog-Still General Gun: Still General Gun Season - 1. Hunting gray squirrel, quail, rabbits, migratory birds in season, and non-protected birds with bird dogs or retrievers is allowed. 2. Hunting with centerfire or rimfire rifles is prohibited. 3. Hunting deer is prohibited.
Wild Hog-Still Muzzleloading Gun: Still Muzzleloading Gun Season - 1. 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. 2. Hunting deer is prohibited in the Corkscrew Marsh Unit/Caracara Prairie Preserve.

Official Sources2 sources