Charles H. Bronson WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Charles H. Bronson WMA sets 3 deer seasons (archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun); archery is on October 2-8, 9-15, 16-24. The area is 11,798 acres of public hunting land in Seminole and Orange counties, a wildlife management area in FWC's northeast region. Around it, FWC estimates 7,079 deer were taken in DMU C4 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.
Charles H. Bronson WMAOther FWC WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 11,798 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Seminole, Orange |
| Deer management unit | DMU C4 |
| Deer seasons | Archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun |
| Archery | October 2-8, 9-15, 16-24 |
| General gun | November 13-15, 20-22, December 4-6 |
| Spring turkey | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-23, 26-29, April 2-5 |
| Legal deer | Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, 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, camping, horseback riding and fishing |
| Nearest towns | Oviedo (8 mi), Titusville (10 mi) and Winter Springs (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Charles H. Bronson WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 2-8, 9-15, 16-24 |
| Muzzleloading Gun Season | October 30-November 1, November 6-8 |
| General Gun Season | November 13-15, 20-22, December 4-6 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-23, 26-29, April 2-5 |
| Small Game Season | December 12-20, January 9-15 |
| Trapping | Prohibited. |
| Fishing and Frogging | Allowed year round. |
Legal deer: Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn).
Source: FWC Charles H. Bronson 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 Charles H. Bronson WMA need?
- Archery - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Youth Turkey - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 15, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts.
What rules apply on Charles H. Bronson WMA?
Dogs
- Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except that bird dogs and retrievers are allowed for quail, migratory birds and non-protected birds and dogs may be used for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds) and non-protected birds during the small game season.
- 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
- The gate lock combination for quota hunts will be listed only on the quota permits.
- Hunters shall enter and exit the area at designated entrances, except access is also allowed from the St. Johns River if hunting ducks, geese, coot or snipe during non-quota periods.
- Hunters must log each harvested deer or turkey prior to moving it from the point of recovery and report any or deer they harvest within 24 hours of recovery. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook or MyFWC.com for deer and turkey harvest reporting instructions.
Guns
- The discharge of a firearm outside of periods open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s. 790.15 FS.
- 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 non-expanding, full metal jacket (military ball) ammunition is prohibited.
Access and vehicles
- Open to public access year round.
- Vehicle access is prohibited, except persons participating in a hunt are allowed vehicle access from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset during archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, small game and spring turkey seasons and 1 day prior to and 1 day after each of these seasons.
- During periods when the area is closed to hunting, public access is regulated by the Florida Forest Service. Please see the Florida Forest Service Rules and Information section of this brochure.
- Persons shall enter and exit the area at designated entrances.
- Motor vehicles shall be operated only on roads shown on the brochure map and must be parked within 25 feet of a named or numbered road, except for individuals who qualify for AMP or SUV permits. For more information visit the ADA for Hunters webpage.
Camping
- Prohibited unless authorized by the Florida Forest Service.
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 - 2 deer per quota permit, only one of which may be antlerless. Muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons - 2 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 Charles H. Bronson regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Charles H. Bronson WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Charles H. Bronson WMA lies in DMU C4. FWC estimates 7,079 deer (4,969 bucks, 2,110 does) in DMU C4 in the 2023-24 season, 2,046 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 Charles H. Bronson WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Seminole County | 7,206 |
| Orange County | 4,580 |
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 Charles H. Bronson WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 50, FL 46 and FL 520. Nearest towns: Oviedo (8 miles), Titusville (10 miles), Winter Springs (13 miles) and Sanford (16 miles). FWC's page for the area: Charles H. Bronson.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Seminole Ranch WMA (next to it), Buck Lake WMA (1.7 miles), Little Big Econ WMA (1.7 miles) and Salt Lake WMA (2.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Charles H. Bronson WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 2-8, 9-15, 16-24; Muzzleloading Gun Season: October 30-November 1, November 6-8; General Gun Season: November 13-15, 20-22, December 4-6. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Charles H. Bronson WMA?
Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1-inch or more in length) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, 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 Charles H. Bronson WMA?
FWC's summary lists no deer dog season for Charles H. Bronson WMA.
Do you need a quota permit for Charles H. Bronson WMA?
Archery - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 30, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Youth Turkey - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 15, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts.
What county is Charles H. Bronson WMA in?
Seminole County (7,206 acres) and Orange County (4,580 acres), measured on FWC's boundary.
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