Pine Log WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Pine Log WMA sets 5 deer seasons (archery, general gun, muzzleloading gun, family hunt and archery/muzzleloading gun); archery is on October 24-November 15. The area is 7,134 acres of public hunting land in Bay and Washington counties, 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.
Pine Log WMAOther FWC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,134 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Bay, Washington |
| Deer management unit | DMU D1 |
| Deer seasons | Archery, general gun, muzzleloading gun, family hunt and archery/muzzleloading gun |
| Archery | October 24-November 15 |
| General gun | November 26-29, January 23-26, 27-31 |
| Spring turkey | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-April 11 |
| Legal deer | Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1 inch or more in length), antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn) from October 24 - November 15 only |
| Deer dogs | No deer dog season on FWC's summary |
| Also on the area | Small game, released quail, camping, horseback riding, hiking trails, fishing, night raccoon hunting and family hunts |
| Nearest towns | Ebro (next to it), Panama City Beach (10 mi) and Vernon (14 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Pine Log WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 24-November 15 (throughout the area) November 26-29, December 5-7, January 23-26, 27-31 (Archery-only Area) |
| General Gun Season | November 26-29, January 23-26, 27-31 (except in the Archery-only Area) |
| Muzzleloading Gun Season | December 5-7 (except in the Archery-only Area) |
| Family Hunt | December 26-27 |
| Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season | February 13-15 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-April 11 |
| Raccoon Season | November 14-March 7 |
| Small Game Season | November 14-25, November 30-January 22, February 1-March 7 |
| 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), antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn) from October 24 - November 15 only.
Source: FWC Pine Log 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 Pine Log WMA need?
- General Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Family Hunt - 20, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Archery/Muzzleloading Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey (first 9 days) - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions).
What rules apply on Pine Log WMA?
32 of the area's rules on dogs, guns, check stations, access, camping and bag limits are word for word the same as on Aucilla WMA, and are listed there. The rules below are the ones that differ.
Dogs
- Hunting with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used for hunting small game (quail, rabbits, gray squirrel, and migratory birds in season) and non-protected birds during the small game and general gun seasons and to hunt raccoon and opossum during the raccoon season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited. Taking furbearers with dogs is prohibited, except during the raccoon season.
- Bird dogs may be trained throughout the year except during the spring turkey season. A quota permit is required if training during any hunting period in which a quota permit is required.
Guns
- Hunting with a gun or archery equipment on or from the rights-of-way of State Road 79 or County Road 2296 (Pine Log Road) is prohibited.
- Hunting with firearms, airguns, or crossbows (except by Persons with Disabilities Crossbow Permit) is prohibited in the Archery-only Area (see map).
- Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited (see exception for raccoon season).
Access and vehicles
- Motor vehicles shall be operated only on roads shown on the brochure map and may only enter and exit at designated entrances.
- No motor vehicle shall be operated in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic.
- Florida traffic laws relating to vehicles and vehicle operators apply on this area. The use of an unregistered or unlicensed vehicle is prohibited.
- The use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited.
- For information on hiking and biking trails not shown on the brochure map, please visit the Pine Log State Forest webpage.
Camping
- Camping is allowed at designated campsites only.
Bag limits
- Deer - No person shall exceed statewide bag limits. A. Area limits - During the family hunt, the bag limit for antlerless deer is one per quota permit. Otherwise, see statewide limits below. 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 - 1 per quota permit. Spring turkey - 1 per quota permit. B. Statewide limits - All fall seasons combined limit 2, spring season limit 2, daily limit 2, possession limit 2.
From FWC Pine Log regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Pine Log WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Pine Log 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 Pine Log WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Bay County | 5,579 |
| Washington County | 1,555 |
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 Pine Log WMA?
Highways through the area: FL 79. Nearest towns: Ebro (next to it), Panama City Beach (10 miles), Vernon (14 miles) and Freeport (15 miles). FWC's page for the area: Pine Log.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Choctawhatchee River WMA (next to it), Lafayette Creek WMA (8.9 miles), Econfina Creek WMA (Fitzhugh Carter Tract) (9 miles) and Econfina Creek WMA (10 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Pine Log WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 24-November 15 (throughout the area) November 26-29, December 5-7, January 23-26, 27-31 (Archery-only Area); General Gun Season: November 26-29, January 23-26, 27-31 (except in the Archery-only Area); Muzzleloading Gun Season: December 5-7 (except in the Archery-only Area); Family Hunt: December 26-27; Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season: February 13-15. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Pine Log WMA?
Deer with at least 1 antler having 3 or more points (each point 1 inch or more in length), antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 5 inches in length, but not spotted fawn) from October 24 - November 15 only, by FWC's brochure. Antlerless deer only where and when a season says so.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Pine Log WMA?
Hunting with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited, except any dog may be used for hunting small game (quail, rabbits, gray squirrel, and migratory birds in season) and non-protected birds during the small game and general gun seasons and to hunt raccoon and opossum during the raccoon season. The take of deer and wild hog with dogs is prohibited. Taking furbearers with dogs is prohibited, except during the raccoon season.
Do you need a quota permit for Pine Log WMA?
General Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Family Hunt - 20, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Archery/Muzzleloading Gun - 40, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey (first 9 days) - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions).
What county is Pine Log WMA in?
Bay County (5,579 acres) and Washington County (1,555 acres), measured on FWC's boundary.
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