Updated as of 2/12/2020 - "Muzzleloading guns firing single bullets must be at least .30-caliber or larger. Muzzleloading guns firing two or more balls must be 20-gauge or larger."
"Muzzleloading gun season — Only muzzleloaders fired by wheel lock, flintlock, percussion cap or centerfire primer (including 209 primers) and crossbows and bows may be used. Firearms that can be loaded from the breech are not legal during muzzleloading gun season."
FLORIDA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| A | Sept 7th - Sept 20th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| B | Nov 23rd - Dec 6th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| C | Oct 19th - Nov 1st | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| D | Dec 7th - Dec 13th & Feb 24th - March 1st | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| C | Oct 19th - Oct 20th | Antlerless Deer - Any antlerless deer expect spotted fawns or a deer with antlers less than 5 inches in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | DMU C5 |
| D | Dec 7th - Dec 8th | Antlerless Deer - Any antlerless deer expect spotted fawns or a deer with antlers less than 5 inches in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | DMU D2 |
Muzzleloader Turkey Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| A | Sept 7th - Sept 20th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| B | Nov 23rd - Dec 6th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| C | Oct 19th - Nov 1st | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| D | Dec 7th - Dec 13th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 |
Muzzleloader Quail Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| Statewide | Nov 9th - March 1st | N/A | Daily: 12 - Possession: 24 |
Muzzleloader Bobcat & Otter Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| Statewide | Dec 1st - March 31st | N/A | No Limit |
FLORIDA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloaders must be .30 caliber or larger firing a single projectile
- Muzzleloaders must be 20-gauge or larger firing two or more projectiles
- Muzzleloaders must load from the muzzle
- Sabots are legal
- Telescopic sights are legal
- Pelletized powders are legal
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
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