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Devils Hammock Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Devils Hammock Wildlife Management Area

Florida

7,491 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 2 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) and having at least 1 antler 5-inches or more in length

Archery Season

September 19–22 , 23 - 27 , September 28–October 2

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

General Gun Season

November 7–10 , 11

Details & restrictions

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 24–26

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 13–14 Spring Turkey: March 20–23 , 24 - 28Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 13–14 Spring Turkey: March 20–23 , 24 - 28

Wild HogJanuary 18–February 14

Wild Hog-Still Season

January 18–February 14

RaccoonSee details

Details & restrictions (3)

raccoon or opossum at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .
raccoon or opossum by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
raccoon or opossum only at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .

Raccoon Season

Details & restrictions

2026 hunt dates: June 18–August 30 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only) 2027 hunt dates: June 17–August 29 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only)

OpossumRelated rules in 3 area-wide periods

Details & restrictions (3)

raccoon or opossum at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .
raccoon or opossum by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited.
raccoon or opossum only at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .

Other Hunt Periods3 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Family Hunt

October 10–11 , 17

Details & restrictions

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. The quota permit holder may hunt, but only in the presence of at least 1 youth.

Small Game Season

November 16–January 17

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed. 2. Hunting wild hog with dogs is prohibited. 3. Dogs may be used to hunt quail, rabbit, squirrel, migratory birds, and non-protected birds. 4. Persons in possession of a Special Use Authorization from the SRWMD (386-362-1001) may hunt raccoon or opossum only at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .22 rimfire firearms other than .22 magnum, or with a single-shot .410 shotgun using shot no larger than No. 6. Hunting raccoon or opossum by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited. 5. Taking wildlife at night with a gun equipped with a thermal or night-vision device is prohibited.

Trapping

Prohibited.

General Restrictions4 items

Archery Season: 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 or airbows is prohibited (except by Persons With Disabilities Crossbow Permit).
Muzzleloading Gun Season: 1. Hunting with archery equipment or guns, other than muzzleloading gun, is prohibited, except that centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns are allowed for hunting migratory birds and non-protected birds.
Raccoon Season: 1. Persons in possession of a Special Use Authorization from the SRWMD (386-362-1001) may hunt raccoon or opossum at night only with the aid of a light and dogs, with .22 rimfire firearms other than .22 magnum, or with a single-shot .410-gauge centerfire or muzzleloading shotgun using shot no larger than No. 6. Hunting raccoon or opossum by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat or animal is prohibited. 2. Taking wildlife at night with a gun equipped with a thermal or night-vision device is prohibited.
Spring Turkey Season: 1. Legal shooting hours are ½ hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. 2. Hunting other animals is prohibited. 3. Only bows, crossbows, PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow and centerfire and 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.

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