Wildlife Management Area · FL

Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife and Environmental Area Hunting

Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife and Environmental Area

Florida

5,580 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 3 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more

Details & restrictions

Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season: 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 25–October 23

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

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 24–26

TurkeySpring Turkey: March 20–April 25Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Spring Turkey: March 20–April 25

BearDec 5–27

Season

Dec 5–27

only

Other Hunt Periods2 periods

Area-wide hunt periods not tied to one species.

Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season

November 7–January 3

Only archery equipment, crossbows, airbows, and muzzleloading guns may be used for hunting.

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 or airbows is prohibited (except by Persons With Disabilities Crossbow Permit).
Muzzleloading Gun Season: Hunting with archery equipment or guns, other than muzzleloading guns, 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, PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow, muzzleloading rifles and muzzleloading shotguns using a #2 or smaller shot size, and shotguns using a #2 or smaller shot size may be used for hunting.

Additional Information1 item