Hunting Season Limited Access

2026-2027 Hunting Season

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.
Property will be closed 1 day prior to hunt for Scout Day.

Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open to the public:

September 18 -23, 2026 (Wood & Teal Duck Hunt)
October 2-6, 2026 (Archery Hunt)
October 8-13, 2026 (Archery Hunt)
October 23-26, 2026 (Muzzle Loading Hunt)
November 6-10, 2026 (General Gun)
November 12-17, 2026 (General Gun)
November 26-29, 2026 (Small Game)
December 17-20, 2026 (Small Game)
February 4-7, 2027 (Small Game)
March 19-23, 2027 (Spring Turkey)
April 1-6, 2027 (Spring Turkey)

The above dates include scout days.

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 30 -Nov 1, 2026 (FWC Youth Hunt) and November 13-15, 2026 (FWC Youth Hunt)
November 17-19, 2026 (Phase I Hog Hunt)
March 11-15, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)
January 12-15, 2027 (Phase II Hog Hunt)

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 1-4, 2026 (Wild Hog ‘Dog Hunt”)
October 8-11, 2026 (Wild Hog ‘Dog Hunt”)
October 29 -November 1, 2026(Archery Season)
November 5-8, 2026 (Archery Season)
November 12-15, 2026 (Archery Season)
November 19-22, 2026 (Archery Season)
November 26-29, 2026 (Archery Season)
December 5-Jan 31, 2027 (General Gun)

The above dates include scout days.

February 6-7, 2027 (Small Game)
February 13-14, 2027 (Small Game)
February 20-21, 2027 (Small Game)
February 27-28, 2026 (Small Game)
March 6-7, 2027 (Small Game)
March 11-15, 2027(Youth Spring Turkey)
March 19-April 25, 2027(Spring Turkey)

The above dates include scout days.

May 1-2, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
May 8-9, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
May 15-16, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
May 22-23, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
May 29 -30, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
June 5 -9, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)
June 12-13, 2027 (Fishing/Frogging)

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 17-19, 2026 (Phase I Hog Hunt)
January 7-10, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)
January 23-25, 2026 (ADA Hunt)
January 26-28, 2027 (Phase II Hog Hunt)
March 10-15, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)
April 15-18, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)

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.
Property will be closed 2 days prior for Special Opportunity Hunt.
Property will be closed 1 day prior for Wild Hog Still Season, Family Small Game, Small Game.

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 3-8, 2026 (Sp Opp. Archery)
December 15-20, 2026 (Sp Opp. Archery)
January 5-10, 2027 (Sp Opp. Gun)
January 19-24, 2027 (Sp Opp. Gun)
February 2-7, 2027 (Sp Opp. Gun)
March 18-23, 2027 (Sp Opp. Spring Turkey)
March 27-April 6, 2027 (Sp Opp. Spring Turkey)
April 10-20, 2027 (Sp Opp. Spring Turkey)

Hunt dates when property is closed to horseback riding only:

October 20-23, 2026 (Wild Hog Dog Hunt)
Hunting taking place but open to the public:
October 9-12, 2026 (Wild Hog Still Season)
November 13-16, 2026 (Family Small Game)
February 18-21, 2027 (Small Game)
February 25-28, 2027 (Small Game Hunt)

The above dates include scout days.

Gilley Creek Preserve

(District-managed Hunts) No camping Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:

November 3-5, 2026 (Phase I Hog Hunt)
January 12-15, 2027 (Phase II Hog Hunt)

Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve

(District-managed Hunts) No camping
Property will be closed for day use due to public hunt opportunity:

November 3-5, 2026 (Phase I Hog Hunt)
December 4-6, 2026 (FWC Youth Hunt)
April 2-4, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)
January 26-28, 2027 (Phase II Hog Hunt)

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.
Property will be closed 2 days prior to Special Opportunity Hunt.
Property will be closed 1 day prior to Wild Hog Dog Hunt and Small Game.

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 22-27, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
October 4-9, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
October 13-18, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
October 25-30, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
November 3-8, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
November 15-20, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
December 6-11, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
December 15-20, 2026 (Sp. Opp. Archery)
March 23-28, 2027 (Sp. Opp. Spring Turkey)
April 4-9, 2027 (Sp. Opp. Spring Turkey)
April 20-25, 2027 (Sp. Opp. Spring Turkey)

Hunt dates when property is closed to horseback riding only:

February 11-14, 2027 (Wild Hog Dog Hunt)
February 24-28, 2027 (Wild Hog Dog Hunt)

Hunting taking place but open to the public:

January 14-17, 2027 (Small Game)
January 28-31, 2027 (Small Game)
February 4-7, 2027 (Small Game)
March 4-7, 2027 (Small Game)

The above dates include scout days.

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 22-24, 2027 (Small Game)
January 29-31, 2027 (Small Game)
February 5-7, 2027 (Small Game)
February 12-14, 2027 (Small Game)
February 19-21, 2027 (Small Game)
February 26-28, 2027 (Small Game)
March 5-7, 2027 (Small Game)

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.
Property will be closed 1 day prior to hunt for Scout Day.

Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use.

December 10-13, 2026 (Family Hunt)
January 14-17, 2027 (Family Hunt)
January 29-31, 2027 (Family Hunt)
February 11-14, 2027 (Family Hunt)
February 18-21, 2027 (Family Small Game Hunt)
March 4-7, 2027 (Family Small Game Hunt)
March 25-28, 2027(Youth Spring Turkey)
April 8-11, 2027 (Youth Spring Turkey)

The above dates include scout days.

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.
Property will be closed 1 day prior to hunt for Scout Day.

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 19-22, 2026 (Wild Hog Dog Hunt)

Wildlife Management Area hunts take place on the dates indicated below, but the property remains open for day use.

October 7-11, 2026 (Archery)
October 13-18, 2026 (Archery)
October 29-November 1, 2026 (Muzzle Loading)
February 4-7, 2027 (Small Game)
February 18-21, 2027 (Small Game)
March 4-7, 2027 (Small Game)
March 19-23, 2027 (Spring Turkey)
April 1-6, 2027 (Spring Turkey)

The above dates include scout days.

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 26-29, 2026 (FWC Youth Hunt)
March 10–15, 2027 (FWC Youth Hunt)

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:

October 27-29, 2026 (Phase I Hog Hunt)
January 5-7, 2027(Phase II Hog Hunt)
February 20-22, 2027 (ADA Hunt)

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 17-22, 2026 (Archery)
November 14-19, 2026 (Archery)
December 12-1, 2026 (Archery)
January 16-21, 2027 (Archery)
February 13-18, 2027 (Archery)

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.
Property will be closed 1 day prior to hunt for Scout Day.

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 9-12, 2026 (Wild Hog Dog Hunt)
December 4-6, 2026 (Archery Season)
December 11-13, 2026 (Archery Season)
January 1-3, 2027 (Archery Season)
January 8-10, 2027(Archery Season)
January 15-17, 2027 (Muzzle Loading)
January 22-24, 2027 (Muzzle Loading)
January 29- 31, 2027 (Muzzle Loading)
February 5-7, 2027 (Muzzle Loading)
February 12–14, 2027 (Small Game Hunting)
February 19-21, 2027 (Small Game)
February 26-28, 2027 (Small Game)
March 5-7, 2027 (Small Game)
March 23-25, 2027(Spring Turkey)
March 30-April 1, 2027 (Spring Turkey)
April 6-8, 2027(Spring Turkey)
April 13-15, 2027 (Spring Turkey)
April20-22, 2027(Spring Turkey)

The above dates include scout days.