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Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area

Florida

2,775 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

DeerDecember 11–13 , January 15–17 , 29 - 31 , February 12–14

Family Hunt

December 11–13 , January 15–17 , 29 - 31 , February 12–14

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

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 26–28 , April 9–11Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 26–28 , April 9–11

Other Hunt Periods1 period

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

Family Small Game: February 19–21 , March 5–7

Details & restrictions

1. Up to 2 youths (under 16 years of age but not younger than 8 years of age) per quota permit may hunt only under the direct supervision of the quota permit holder (at least 18 years of age) who must be present for the youth to hunt. 2. The quota permit holder may hunt, but only in the presence of at least 1 youth.

General Restrictions2 items

Family Hunt: 1. Up to 2 youths (under 16 years of age but not younger than 8 years of age) per quota permit may hunt only under the direct supervision of the quota permit holder (at least 18 years of age) who must be present for the youth to hunt. 2. The quota permit holder may hunt, but only in the presence of at least 1 youth.
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.

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