Wildlife Management Area · FL

Lower Econfina River Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Lower Econfina River Wildlife Management Area

Florida

2,584 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 · 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

October 10–25 , November 2–15

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

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 30–November 1

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–28Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–28

RaccoonSee details

Details & restrictions (2)

raccoon or opossum at night 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 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 2 area-wide periods

Details & restrictions (2)

raccoon or opossum at night 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.

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

November 16–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 . 4. Northern bobwhite may be released and taken by shotgun provided each individual or group participating possesses a daily released quail permit and proof (including the name and address of the vendor and date of purchase) that the northern bobwhite were purchased within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state. See https://myfwc.com/hunting/quail/released-quail/ for more information. 5. Persons in possession of a SUA from the SRWMD may hunt raccoon or opossum at night 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. 6. 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. HHunting with crossbows or airbows is prohibited (except by Persons With Disabilities Crossbow Permit). 2. Hunting antlerless deer after October 25 is prohibited.
Muzzleloading Gun Season: 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 .
Raccoon Season: 1. Persons in possession of a SUA from the SRWMD may hunt raccoon or opossum at night 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. 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 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, public access is limited to individuals participating in the hunt or using a boat ramp or canoe launch to access the Suwannee River.

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