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Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge - Arbuckle Unit Hunting

Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge - Arbuckle Unit

Florida

393 acresManaged by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Hunting regulations

Official regulations ↗

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

Regulations for

Species & Seasons

DeerMultiple seasonsArchery · Muzzleloader

Archery Season

October 17–November 6

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

Muzzleloading Gun Season

December 12–20

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

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 23–25 , April 6–8Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 23–25 , April 6–8

Other Hunt Periods1 period

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

January 9–10 , 30

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel, and migratory birds) and non-protected birds may be hunted with any dog. 2. Hunting wild hog with dogs is prohibited. 3. Hunting with centerfire rifles is prohibited.

General Restrictions3 items

Archery Season: 1. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds) and non-protected birds may be hunted with bird dogs and retrievers. 2. Hunting deer or wild hog with dogs is prohibited. 3. 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).
Muzzleloading Gun Season: 1. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds) and non-protected bird s may be hunted with bird dogs and retrievers . 2. Hunting deer or wild hog with dogs is prohibited. 3. Hunting with archery equipment or guns, other than muzzleloading guns, is prohibited, except that centerfire and muzzleloading 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 and muzzleloading shotguns using a #2 or smaller shot size may be used for hunting. 4. During 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.

Additional Information1 item