| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | General · Gray Squirrel — year-round | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Nutria | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Wild hog | General · Year-round on private land | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Crow | General · Segment 1 (weekends only) | Aug 8, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| American alligator | General · Statewide Alligator Harvest | Aug 15, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Canada Goose | Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery · Zone C | Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General · Dove (three phases) | Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks | Regular Season Period B - Phase I | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Ducks | Regular Season Period B - Phase II | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Ducks | Active Military and Veteran - Phase I | Nov 23, 2026 |
| Ducks | Regular Season Period C - Phase I | Nov 23, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | Spring Turkey Quota Phase I | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Ducks | Active Military and Veteran - Phase II | Dec 7, 2026 |
| Ducks | Regular Season Period C - Phase II | Dec 7, 2026 |
| Black bear | Phase I Applications | see agency portal |
| Deer | Fall Quota Hunts — Leftovers | see agency portal |
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