Wildlife Management Area · FL

Potts Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Potts Wildlife Management Area

Florida

7,715 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 · Muzzleloader

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 8–11 , 14

Details & restrictions

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 30–November 1

TurkeyMarch 20–23 , April 2–6Spring

Spring Turkey Season

March 20–23 , April 2–6

Wild HogNovember 20–22

Wild Hog-Dog Season

November 20–22

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

February 5–7 , 19 - 21 , March 5–7

Details & restrictions

1. Dogs may be used for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel, and migratory birds) and non-protected birds. 2. Hunting wild hogs with dogs is not allowed. 3. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed.

Trapping

Prohibited.

General Restrictions3 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 is prohibited (except by Persons With Disabilities Crossbow Permit).
Muzzleloading Gun Season: 1. 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.
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.

Official Sources1 source