Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit): 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) sets 4 deer seasons (archery, general gun, muzzleloading gun and family hunt); archery is on October 24-30, November 1-9. The area is 1,431 acres of public hunting land in Liberty County, a wildlife management area in FWC's northwest region. Around it, FWC estimates 18,958 deer were taken in DMU D1 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.
Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)Other FWC WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,431 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Liberty |
| Deer management unit | DMU D1 |
| Deer seasons | Archery, general gun, muzzleloading gun and family hunt |
| Archery | October 24-30, November 1-9 |
| General gun | November 26-29, December 12-16 |
| Spring turkey | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-21, April 2-4 |
| 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) |
| Deer dogs | No deer dog season on FWC's summary |
| Also on the area | Small game, hog hunting, hog dogs, horseback riding, fishing and family hunts |
| Nearest towns | Greensboro (13 mi), Quincy (13 mi) and Gretna (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 24-30, November 1-9 |
| General Gun Season | November 26-29, December 12-16 |
| Muzzleloading Gun Season | December 5-7 |
| Family Hunt | December 22-24, January 16-18, February 13-15 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-21, April 2-4 |
| Wild Hog-Dog Season | 2026 hunt dates: May 1-3, June 5-7, July 10-12, August 7-9, September 4-6 2027 hunt dates: May 7-9, June 4-6 |
| Wild Hog-Still Season | 2026 hunt dates: May 15-17, June 19-21, July 17-19, August 21-23, September 18-20 2027 hunt dates: May 21-23, June 18-20 |
| Small Game Season | November 14-22, December 26-January 3, January 23-31, February 20-28 |
| Trapping | Prohibited. |
| Fishing and Frogging | Allowed year round. |
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 Apalachicola - Bradwell Unit 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 Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) need?
- Archery - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). General Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Family Hunt - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Youth Turkey - 3, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts.
What rules apply on Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
Dogs
- Hunting with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used during the wild hog-dog season and for hunting small game (quail, rabbits, gray squirrel, and migratory birds in season) and non-protected birds during the small game season.
- The take of deer and furbearers with dogs is prohibited.
- The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, fox, or coyote with dogs (only as allowed during area seasons) is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior correction.
- 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, including bear.
Hunters, harvest reporting and other area rules
- 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 harvest reporting instructions.
- Hunters must physically attach the provided bear harvest tag to their harvested bear prior to moving it from the point of recovery and report the bear they harvest within 24 hours of recovery. See the Florida Bear Hunting Guidebook or MyFWC.com for bear harvest reporting instructions.
Guns
- Hunting on or from the right-of-way of S.R. 20 is prohibited.
- Taking wildlife at night with a gun equipped with a thermal or night-vision device 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.
- Muzzleloading guns used for taking deer or bear must be .30 caliber or larger if firing a single bullet, or be 20 gauge or larger if firing 2 or more balls.
Access and vehicles
- Open to public access year round.
- Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane.
- Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and may be parked at designated parking areas only.
- All-terrain vehicles are prohibited.
- No motor vehicle shall be operated in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic.
Camping
- Prohibited.
Bag limits
- A guest hunter must share the host’s bag limit for deer, turkey, bear, 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 deer per quota permit. Family hunt - 1 antlered and 1 antlerless deer per quota permit. Muzzleloading and general gun seasons - 2 antlered deer per quota permit, but only 1 per person. 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 Apalachicola - Bradwell Unit regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) lies in DMU D1. FWC estimates 18,958 deer (12,789 bucks, 6,169 does) in DMU D1 in the 2023-24 season, 4,694 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 Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Liberty County | 1,431 |
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 Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 20 and FL 267. Nearest towns: Greensboro (13 miles), Quincy (13 miles), Gretna (13 miles) and Midway (14 miles). FWC's page for the area: Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit).
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Apalachicola WMA (next to it), Joe Budd WMA (7.3 miles), Telogia Creek WMA (10.5 miles) and Talquin WMA (11.7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 24-30, November 1-9; General Gun Season: November 26-29, December 12-16; Muzzleloading Gun Season: December 5-7; Family Hunt: December 22-24, January 16-18, February 13-15. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
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 Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
The take of deer and furbearers with dogs is prohibited.
Do you need a quota permit for Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit)?
Archery - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). General Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Family Hunt - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Youth Turkey - 3, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts.
What county is Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) in?
Liberty County, measured on FWC's boundary.
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