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 6th - Sept 19th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| B | Nov 22nd - Dec 5th | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| C | Oct 19t8h - Oct 31st | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| D | Dec 6th - Dec 12th & Feb 23th - March 1st | Antlered Deer - Must have at least one antler 5 inches or more in length | Daily: 2 - Possession: 4 - Annual: 5 | |
| A | Closed | Closed | Closed | |
| B | Nov 22nd - Dec 5th | 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 | |
| C | Oct 18th - Oct 31st | 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 | |
| D | Dec 6th - Dec 12th & Feb 23rd - March 1st | 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 |
Muzzleloader Turkey Season
| Zone | Season Dates | Restrictions | Bag Limit | Notes |
| A | Sept 6th - Sept 19th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| B | Nov 22nd - Dec 5th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| C | Oct 18th - Oct 31st | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| D | Nov 27th - Nov 30th, Dec 13th - Jan 18th | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| North of State Road 70 | Mar 21 - Apr 26 | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 | |
| South of State Road 70 | Mar 7 - Apr 12 | Gobblers & bearded turkeys only | Daily: 2 - Fall Season Possession: 2 |
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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