Wildlife Management Area · FL

Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Florida

51,950 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

Applies to all listed opportunities

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

Archery Season

October 30–November 29 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, and Thanksgiving Day)

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

General Gun Season

December 5–January 31

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–April 25Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–April 25

Wild HogOctober 1–4 , 8

Wild Hog-Dog Season

October 1–4 , 8

Details & restrictions

Other Hunt Periods1 period

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

February 6–March 7 (Saturdays and Sundays only)

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed. 2. Any dog may be used to hunt small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel, and migratory birds) and non-protected birds.

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, airbows, or bows equipped with a draw-lock device 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.

Additional Information1 item