On Saturday, Nov. 3, Florida’s Zone C general gun deer season on private land begins. Zone C is Florida’s largest hunting zone, encompassing the central and northern part of the state. The general gun deer season runs Nov. 3 – Jan. 20, giving hunters the chance to go afield and even introduce someone else to deer hunting. The FWC has developed online resources to make it easier for mentors and new hunters to get started deer hunting, including a list of wildlife management areas that allow public land hunting without a quota permit.

To take part in the Zone C general gun season for deer, hunters need a Florida hunting license and a deer permit. In addition, those planning to hunt one of Florida’s many wildlife management areaswill need a management area permit. Get more information about Florida hunting licenses and permits, hunting season dates and information about deer management units.

Don’t forget that beginning this year, WMA regulations brochures are available online only. Before heading afield, print, take a screen shot, or download WMA regulations brochures and maps to a mobile device.