Beaverdam Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Beaverdam Creek WMA sets 5 deer seasons (archery, family hunt, muzzleloading gun, general gun and archery/muzzleloading gun); archery is on October 24-November 22. The area is 1,312 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.
Beaverdam Creek WMAOther FWC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,312 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Liberty |
| Deer management unit | DMU D1 |
| Deer seasons | Archery, family hunt, muzzleloading gun, general gun and archery/muzzleloading gun |
| Archery | October 24-November 22 |
| General gun | December 12-February 3 |
| Spring turkey | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-23, March 31-April 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, family hunts and night raccoon hunting |
| Nearest towns | Bristol (3 mi), Blountstown (3 mi) and Altha (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Beaverdam Creek WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 24-November 22 |
| Family Hunt | November 26-29 |
| Muzzleloading Gun Season | December 5-7 |
| General Gun Season | December 12-February 3 |
| Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season | February 4-14 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-23, March 31-April 4 |
| Wild Hog-Dog Season | 2026 hunt dates: May 8-10, June 12-14, July 10-12, August 14-16, September 11-13 2027 hunt dates: May 14-16, June 11-13 |
| Raccoon Season | July 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, July 30-August 2, August 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 |
| Small Game Season | November 14-March 7 |
| 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 Beaverdam Creek 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 Beaverdam Creek WMA need?
- Family Hunt - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Muzzleloading Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts.
What rules apply on Beaverdam Creek WMA?
34 of the area's rules on dogs, guns, check stations, access, camping and bag limits are word for word the same as on Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit), and are listed there. The rules below are the ones that differ.
Dogs
- Hunting deer or wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except dogs may be used to hunt wild hog during the wild hog-dog hunts.
Guns
- Hunting turkey with airguns is prohibited, except PCP airguns propelling a bolt or arrow are allowed.
Access and vehicles
- Vehicles may be operated on Harry Donar Road year round. On the area road extending from the boat ramp south to the pipeline parking area, vehicles are allowed only during the period October 1 through April 30 and during each wild hog-dog hunt. Operation of vehicles on any other road is prohibited.
- Boats may be launched and loaded at the designated boat ramp only.
- Horses are allowed on named roads and designated horse trails only.
Bag limits
- Deer - No person shall exceed statewide bag limits. A. Area limits - See statewide limits below. Family hunt - 1 antlerless deer may be taken per person per day. Muzzleloading gun season - 1 antlerless deer may be taken per day. 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.
- Turkey - No person shall exceed statewide bag limits. A. Area limits - Daily limit 1. Youth Turkey Hunt - 1 per quota permit. Spring season - 2 per quota permit, but only 1 per person (the second bird must be harvested by a guest hunter). B. Statewide limits - All fall seasons combined limit 2, spring season limit 2, daily limit 2, possession limit 2.
From FWC Beaverdam Creek regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Beaverdam Creek WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Beaverdam Creek WMA 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 Beaverdam Creek WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Liberty County | 1,312 |
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 Beaverdam Creek WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 69, FL 20, FL 12 and FL 71. Nearest towns: Bristol (3 miles), Blountstown (3 miles), Altha (9 miles) and Grand Ridge (13 miles). FWC's page for the area: Beaverdam Creek.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Telogia Creek WMA (4.6 miles), Apalachicola WMA (11.8 miles), Juniper Creek WMA (15.2 miles) and Apalachee WMA (15.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Beaverdam Creek WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 24-November 22; Family Hunt: November 26-29; Muzzleloading Gun Season: December 5-7; General Gun Season: December 12-February 3; Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season: February 4-14. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Beaverdam Creek 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 Beaverdam Creek WMA?
Hunting deer or wild hog with dogs is prohibited, except dogs may be used to hunt wild hog during the wild hog-dog hunts.
Do you need a quota permit for Beaverdam Creek WMA?
Family Hunt - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Muzzleloading Gun - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts.
What county is Beaverdam Creek WMA in?
Liberty County, measured on FWC's boundary.
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