Wildlife Management Area · FL

Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area Hunting

Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area

Florida

1,654 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

DeerOctober 24–28 , October 31–November 4 , November 14–18Archery

Archery Season

October 24–28 , October 31–November 4 , November 14–18

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

Details & restrictions

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

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–24 , 27 - 31Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–24 , 27 - 31

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

November 19–March 7

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with centerfire rifles is prohibited. 2. Hunting wild hog with dogs is prohibited. 3. Dogs may be used to hunt quail, rabbit, squirrel, migratory birds, and non-protected birds.

Trapping

Prohibited.

General Restrictions2 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).
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 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, one non-hunting guest per quota permit may also accompany the quota permit holder.

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