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Steinhatchee Springs Wildlife Management Area Hunting

Steinhatchee Springs Wildlife Management Area

Florida

21,113 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 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

September 26–October 25

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

General Gun Season

November 7–15 , November 16–December 4 , January 11–24

Muzzleloading Gun Season

October 30–November 1

TurkeyYouth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–23 , 24 - 28 , March 29–April 11Spring

Spring Turkey Season

Youth Turkey: March 12–15 Spring Turkey: March 20–23 , 24 - 28 , March 29–April 11

Wild HogSee details

Wild Hog-Dog Season

Details & restrictions

2026 hunt dates: January 30–February 1 , February 13–15 , 20 - 22 , April 24–26 , June 26–28 2027 hunt dates: February 5–7 , 19 - 21 , 26 - 28 , April 30–May 2 , June 25–27

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

December 5–January 10

Details & restrictions

1. Hunting with centerfire rifles is allowed. 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. 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. 5. 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. 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, except that centerfire and muzzleloading shotguns are allowed for hunting migratory birds and non-protected birds.
Raccoon Season: 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-gauge centerfire or muzzleloading 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.
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.

Additional Information1 item