Wildlife Management Area · FL

Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area

Florida

18,406 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.

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 21–23 , 28

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

Details & restrictions

30 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

General Gun Season

October 2–4 October 16–18 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

Muzzleloading Gun Season

September 11–13 , 18

Details & restrictions

20 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

TurkeyMultiple seasonsSpring

Special-Opportunity Spring Turkey Season

March 6–12 , 20

Details & restrictions

26 ( in the Special-opportunity Spring Turkey Area only)

Spring Turkey Season

Details & restrictions

Youth Turkey: February 26–March 1 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only) Spring Turkey: March 6–9 , 12 - 15 , 19 - 22 , 26 - 29 , April 2–5 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

Wild HogNovember 21–22 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

Wild Hog-Still Season

November 21–22 (west of U.S. Highway 27 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, airguns, bows, and crossbows year-round (west of U.S. Highway 27 only). East of U.S. Highway 27, non-native reptiles may only be taken during the Special-opportunity Spring Turkey Season, by individuals who possess a valid Special-opportunity Spring Turkey Permit, with methods of take as allowed during this season. 2. Firearms, airguns, bows, and crossbows (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–February 21 (west of U.S. Highway 27 only)

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).
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.
Special-Opportunity Spring Turkey Season: Opportunity 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 airguns propelling a bolt or arrow, and centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns using #2 or smaller shot size may be used for hunting.
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 direct physical supervision of an adult not younger than 18 years of age. Adults with required licenses and permits for taking wild turkeys may participate when in the presence of a youth, but may not harvest a wild turkey.
Wild Hog-Still Season: Hunting other animals is prohibited.

Additional Information2 items