Permits/License for Hunting WMA?

July 24, 2011, QUESTION: Do I need a special permit/license to hunt deer in a wildlife management area (WMA)? If yes, what permit/license?

ANSWER: If you want to hunt deer in a Florida wildlife management area, you will need a Florida hunting license, a deer permit, and a management area permit. You can obtain a hunting license and permits at www1.fl.wildlifelicense.com, or tax collectors' offices, or license agents, or by calling toll-free 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356).

NOTE: In addition to a hunting license, management area permit and any other related permits, additional permits or tags may be required for all or parts of a season when hunting on a wildlife management area. These requirements vary by area. For specific details on permit requirements and exemptions, consult the WMA brochure for each area you wish to hunt. You can find the public hunting land in Florida and the individual wildlife management areas at this link:
Wildlife Management Area brochures.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Good hunting!

Kenny Presnell
www.Hunting-with-Kenny.com