Andrews WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map

FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Andrews WMA sets 4 deer seasons (archery, family hunt, muzzleloading gun and general gun); archery is on September 25-27, October 2-4. The area is 3,511 acres of public hunting land in Levy County, a wildlife management area in FWC's north central region. Around it, FWC estimates 14,293 deer were taken in DMU C3 in the 2023-24 season.

Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: FWC's 2026-27 regulations summary for the area. Harvest: FWC's statewide deer harvest survey by DMU, 2023-24.

When are the 2026-27 seasons on Andrews WMA?

Legal deer: Deer with at least 1 antler having 2 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) and having at least 1 antler 5-inches or more in length, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn).

Source: FWC Andrews regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, read October 2026. The brochure and FWC's rules are the final word.

What quota permits does Andrews WMA need?

• Archery - 45, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of the 2 hunts. Family Hunt - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Small Game - 40, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day. Youth Turkey - 20, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Still 25, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day.

What rules apply on Andrews WMA?

Dogs

• Hunting with dogs is prohibited.
• No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
• Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game.
• Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting with dogs, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.

Hunters, harvest reporting and other area rules

• During periods when the check station is staffed, hunters must check in at a check station upon entering and check out upon leaving the area and check all game harvested.
• In addition to checking all game at an area check station, hunters must log each harvested deer or turkey prior to moving it from the point of recovery and report any deer or turkey they harvest within 24 hours of recovery. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook or MyFWC.com for deer and turkey harvesting reporting instructions.
• During periods open to hunting, access is allowed only from 1½ hours before sunrise until 1½ hours after sunset.
• During periods open to hunting, all persons must enter and exit at the designated entrance.

Guns

• Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited.
• Muzzleloading guns used for taking deer must be .30 caliber or larger, if firing a single bullet, or be 20 gauge or larger if firing 2 or more balls.
• Hunting deer with rimfire or nonexpanding, full metal jacket (military ball) ammunition is prohibited.
• Hunting wildlife (other than migratory birds) with air guns is allowed. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook for details.

Access and vehicles

• Open to public access year round, except during periods open to hunting, when only persons participating in the hunts are allowed. During non-hunting periods, a daily-use permit or management area permit is required to access the area.
• During periods when the area is closed to hunting, persons may enter the area no earlier than ½ hour before sunrise and must exit no later than ½ hour after sunset.
• Vehicles may be operated only on improved portions of named or numbered roads, except for individuals who qualify for AMP or SUV permits. For more information visit the ADA for Hunters web page.
• All-terrain vehicles and horses are prohibited.
• Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane.

Camping

• Prohibited.

Bag limits

• A guest hunter must share the host’s bag limit for deer, turkey, and quail, except when these bag limits are specified as per person. The host is responsible for violations that exceed the bag limit.
• Deer - No person shall exceed statewide bag limits. A. Area limits – Archery season - 1 antlered or 1 antlerless deer per quota permit. Family hunt - 1 antlered or 1 antlerless deer (by antlerless deer permit only) per quota permit. Muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons - 1 antlered deer per quota permit. B. Statewide limits - Annual limit - 5 deer (only 2 of which may be antlerless), daily limit 2, possession limit 4. C. As part of the statewide annual deer limit, youth less than 16 years of age may harvest 1 deer annually not meeting antler point requirements but having at least 1 antler 5 inches or more in length.
• Wild hog - No size or bag limit.

From FWC Andrews regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

How many deer are taken around Andrews WMA?

FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Andrews WMA lies in DMU C3. FWC estimates 14,293 deer (9,798 bucks, 4,495 does) in DMU C3 in the 2023-24 season, 2,268 of them on public land.

Source: FWC 2023-24 Harvest Survey Results. FWC's per-area harvest figures are in its WMA harvest reports tool.

Which county is Andrews WMA in?

Measured by FilledTag on FWC Wildlife Management Areas Florida (open data) and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries.

How do you get to Andrews WMA?

Highways within 5 miles: US 19, US 98, FL 55 and FL 320. Nearest towns: Fanning Springs (next to it), Chiefland (4 miles), Trenton (7 miles) and Cross City (11 miles). FWC's page for the area: Andrews.

The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Log Landing WMA (9.4 miles), Devil's Hammock WMA (13.4 miles), Big Bend WMA (Jena Unit) (16.1 miles) and Watermelon Pond WEA (17.2 miles).

Questions hunters ask

When is deer season on Andrews WMA in 2026-27?

Archery Season: September 25-27, October 2-4; Family Hunt: October 24-25, October 31-November 1; Muzzleloading Gun Season: November 6-8, 13-15; General Gun Season: November 20-22. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.

What deer are legal on Andrews WMA?

Deer with at least 1 antler having 2 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) and having at least 1 antler 5-inches or more in length, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn), by FWC's brochure. Antlerless deer only where and when a season says so.

Can you hunt deer with dogs on Andrews WMA?

FWC's summary lists no deer dog season for Andrews WMA.

Do you need a quota permit for Andrews WMA?

Archery - 45, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of the 2 hunts. Family Hunt - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Small Game - 40, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day. Youth Turkey - 20, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Still 25, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day.

What county is Andrews WMA in?

Levy County, measured on FWC's boundary.

You need a hunting license, a management area permit and any quota permit the area lists, plus deer and turkey permits as FWC requires. Statewide WMA basics. FilledTag is not part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; seasons and rules are copied from FWC's brochure, maps from FWC's WMA layer, each with its source above.

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