Wildlife Management Area · FL

Ralph E Simmons Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Ralph E Simmons Wildlife Management Area

Florida

3,634 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 · 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

September 19–27

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

Family Hunt

November 7–8

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

General Gun Mobility-Impaired Season

October 10–13

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

General Gun Season

November 21–29

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 24–November 1

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–22 , April 2–4 , 16 - 18Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–22 , April 2–4 , 16 - 18

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Small Game Season

December 14–27 , January 30–February 7

Details & restrictions

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

Trapping

Prohibited.

General Restrictions5 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).
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.
General Gun Mobility-Impaired Season: Impaired Season - 1. A non-hunting assistant may accompany the quota permit holder (no license required) but may not harvest wildlife. This assistant is in addition to the guest hunter described in the Quota Permit Information section. 2. Only certified mobility-impaired hunters may use tracked vehicles, ATVs and horses throughout the area. 3. Only certified mobility-impaired hunters may take antlerless deer.
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.
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 Information3 items