Updated as of 10/1/2025 - 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). 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 5th - Sept 18th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | See page 18 | |
| B | Nov 22st - Dec 4th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | See page 18 | |
| C | Oct 24th - Nov 6th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | See page 18 | |
| D | Dec. 5th-11th, Feb. 22nd-28th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | See page 18 | |
| A | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
| B | Oct. 24th - Nov. 6th | Antlerless Deer - Any antlerless deer expect spotted fawns or a deer with antlers less than 5 inches in length |
See page 18 |
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| C | Nov. 21st - Dec. 4th | Antlerless Deer - Any antlerless deer expect spotted fawns or a deer with antlers less than 5 inches in length | See page 18 | |
| D | Dec. 5th-11th, Feb. 22nd-28th | Antlerless Deer - Any antlerless deer expect spotted fawns or a deer with antlers less than 5 inches in length | See page 18 |
Muzzleloader Turkey Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| A | Sept. 5th - 18th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | See Page 19 | |
| B | Nov. 21st - Dev 4th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | See Page 19 | |
| C | Oct. 24th - Nov. 6th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | See Page 19 | |
| D | Dec. 5th - 11th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | See Page 19 | |
| North of State Road 70 | Mar 20th - Apr 25th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only |
See Page 19 |
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| South of State Road 70 | Mar 6th - Apr 11th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only |
See Page 19 |
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
HAVE FLORIDA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON QUESTIONS?
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