2024-2025 Hunting Season
Chito Branch Reserve (District-managed Hunts) No camping
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:
November 5-7, 2024
January 7-9, 2025
Flying Eagle Preserve (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping at District-managed campgrounds is prohibited during wildlife management area hunt dates. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information on hunting.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. 1 day prior to each archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun and spring turkey hunts.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open to the public:
September 21-25 and 28-October 1, 2024
October 4-8 and 19-21, 2024
November 1-5, 8-12 and 22-24, 2024
December 13-15, 2024
January 31-February 2, 2025
March 15-18 and 21-25, 2025
Flying Eagle Preserve — Flying Eagle McGregor Smith Scout Reservation (District-managed Hunts) No camping
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:
October 25-27, 29-31, 2024
November 8-10, 2024
January 3-5 and 14-16, 2025
March 7-9, 2025
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve — East Tract (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only for hunters. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information on hunting.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 1 day prior to each archery, general gun and spring turkey hunts.
- Campsites (vehicle access) – is allowed after 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 1 day prior to archery, general gun and spring turkey.
- Camping reservations for the backcountry campsites on the Florida Trail may be requested at the District’s recreation webpage.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open to the public for day use:
October 3-6 and 10-13, 2024
November 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 28-December 1, 2024
December 7, 2024 –February 2, 2025
February 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, 2025
March 1-2, 2025
March 15–April 20, 2025
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve — Hampton Tract (District-managed Hunts) No camping during hog hunts
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:
November 12-14, 2024
December 13-15, 2024
January 3-5, 10-12, 21-23, 2025
February 14-16, 2025
March 7-9, 2025
April 18-20, 2025
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve — West Tract (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only for hunters. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information on hunting.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 1 day prior to each special-opportunity and hog dog hunts. Vehicle access is not allowed the day prior to small game hunts.
- Camping at District-managed campgrounds is prohibited during hunt dates.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below. The property is closed to day use other than the Florida National Scenic Trail during these Special-Opportunity hunts.
December 6-10 and 18-22, 2024
January 1-5 and 15-19, 2025
February 5-9, 2025
March 14-18, 23-27 and 28-April 1, 2025
April 6-10 and 11-15, 2025
Hunt dates when property is closed to horseback riding only:
October 23-25, 2024
Hunting taking place but open to the public:
October 12-14, 2024
November 9-11, 2024
February 21-23 and 28-March 2, 2025
Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve (District-managed Hunts) No camping
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:
November 12-14, 2024
December 6-8, 2024
January 21-23, 2025
April 4-6, 2025
Lake Panasoffkee (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only for hunters. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 1 day prior to each special opportunity and hog dog hunts. Vehicle access is not allowed the day prior to small game hunts.
- Camping at District-managed campgrounds is prohibited during hunt dates.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below. The property is closed to for day use during these Special-Opportunity hunts.
September 18-22 and 30-October 4, 2024
October 9-13, 21-25 and 30-November 3, 2024
November 11-15, 2024
December 2-6 and 11-15, 2024
March 19-23 and 31-April 4, 2025
April 16-20, 2025
Hunt dates when property is closed to horseback riding only:
February 7-9 and 21-23, 2025
Hunting taking place but open to the public:
January 10-12, 24-26 and 31-February 2, 2025
February 7-9, 21-23 and 28-March 2, 2025
Lake Panasoffkee (Wildlife Management Area) – Public Small Game Hunting Area
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open to the public.
January 17-19, 24-26 and 31-February 2, 2025
February 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-March 2, 2025
Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and permitted campers may access the camping area as authorized by their permit. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information.
- No scout day with vehicle access.
- Camping at District-managed campgrounds is prohibited during FWC hunt dates.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use.
December 13-15, 2024
January 17-19 and 31-February 2, 2025
February 14-16 and 21-23, 2025
March 7-9 and 21-23, 2025
April 4-6, 2025
Potts Preserve (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during FWC hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only for hunters. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. 1 day prior to each archery, muzzleloading gun, hog dog and spring turkey hunts.
- Camping at District-managed campgrounds is prohibited during FWC hunt dates.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use with the exception of horseback riding.
November 15-17, 2024
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use.
October 3-6, 9-13 and 25-27, 2024
November 15-17, 2024
January 31-February 2, 2025
February 14-16 and 28-March 2, 2025
March 15-18 and 21-25, 2025
Potts Preserve (Non-Wildlife Management Area Public Use Area)
- Non-WMA public use area hunting open year-round in accordance with applicable state regulations and state zonal seasons.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Hunting takes place year-round on non-wildlife management public use area but is open for day use.
Starkey Wilderness Preserve — Serenova Tract (District-managed Hunts)
Hunt dates when property is closed for day use:
November 29-December 1, 2024
January 17-19, 2025
March 7-9, 2025
Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract (District-managed Hunts) No camping during hog hunts.
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:
November 5-7, 2024
January 7-9, 2025
January 31-February 2, 2025
Upper Hillsborough Preserve (Wildlife Management Area)
- Camping during hunting dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only for hunters. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information.
- Scout day – From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 1 day prior to each archery, muzzleloading gun and spring turkey hunts.
- Please refer to the individual property page for available recreation.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use with the exception of horseback riding.
November 12-14, 2024
December 7-8 and 14-15, 2024
January 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2025
February 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, 2025
March 1-2, 8-9, 19-20 and 26-27, 2025
April 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17, 2025
Weekiwachee Preserve (Wildlife Management Area)
- No camping or scout days. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information.
Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use.
October 12-17, 2024
November 9-14, 2024
December 7-12, 2024
January 11-16, 2025
February 8-13, 2025