Species guide

Hunting

Deer (dog training season)

Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.

Where these rules apply

Zone D

Santa Rosa Beach is in Zone D, deer management unit D1. Wildlife management areas and military land set their own seasons: see Where to go.

Antler rule, DMU-D1

An antlered deer must have at least 2 points on one antler, each at least 1 inch long. Hunters 15 and under may take one deer a year that does not meet this rule.

Source: FWC, Antler rules, DMUs D1-D2 · last checked Oct 4, 2026

Dog training season

Zone D

Season
Opens Sat, Oct 31
Open dates
Oct 31–Nov 19
Bag
No number given

Source: FWC, Game and furbearer season dates and bag limits · last checked Oct 4, 2026

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