Talquin WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Talquin WMA sets 2 deer seasons (archery and general gun); archery is on October 24-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. The area is 3,288 acres of public hunting land in Leon 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.
Talquin WMAOther FWC WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 3,288 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Leon |
| Deer management unit | DMU D1 |
| Deer seasons | Archery and general gun |
| Archery | October 24-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 |
| General gun | November 27-29, December 12-13, 18-20, 25-27, January 1-3 |
| Spring turkey | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-21, 27-28, April 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 |
| 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, horseback riding and fishing |
| Nearest towns | Midway (3 mi), Tallahassee (9 mi) and Quincy (10 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Talquin WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 24-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 |
| General Gun Season | November 27-29, December 12-13, 18-20, 25-27, January 1-3 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-21, 27-28, April 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 |
| Wild Hog-Still Season | 2027 hunt dates: May 14-16, 28-30, June 11-13, 25-27 |
| Small Game Season | January 8-March 7 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) |
| Trapping | Prohibited. |
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 Talquin 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 Talquin WMA need?
- General Gun (first 5 days) - 45, no-cost, quota permits (exemptions allowed) for each of 2 hunts. Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 15, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 6 hunts.
What rules apply on Talquin WMA?
31 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 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 small game season.
- The take of deer, furbearers, and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
Hunters, harvest reporting and other area rules
- Hunters must enter and exit the area at the designated entrance.
Guns
- Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited.
- Hunting turkey with airguns is prohibited, except PCP airguns propelling a bolt or arrow are allowed.
Access and vehicles
- Open to public access year round but only from 1½ hours before sunrise until 1½ hours after sunset.
- Motor vehicles shall be operated only on roads shown on the brochure map, except for individuals who qualify for AMP or SUV permits. For more information visit the ADA for Hunters web page.
- Florida traffic laws relating to vehicles and vehicle operators apply on this area. The use of an unregistered or unlicensed vehicle is prohibited.
Bag limits
- Deer - No person shall exceed statewide bag limits. A. Area limits - 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 per person. Youth turkey - 1 per youth turkey quota permit. Spring turkey - 2 per spring turkey quota permit, but no more than one 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 Talquin regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Talquin WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Talquin 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 Talquin WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Leon County | 3,288 |
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 Talquin WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 8, I-10, FL 10 and US 90. Nearest towns: Midway (3 miles), Tallahassee (9 miles), Quincy (10 miles) and Havana (11 miles). FWC's page for the area: Talquin.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Joe Budd WMA (next to it), Apalachicola WMA (next to it), Ochlockonee River WMA (next to it) and Apalachicola WMA (Bradwell Unit) (11.7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Talquin WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 24-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22; General Gun Season: November 27-29, December 12-13, 18-20, 25-27, January 1-3. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Talquin 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 Talquin WMA?
The take of deer, furbearers, and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
Do you need a quota permit for Talquin WMA?
General Gun (first 5 days) - 45, no-cost, quota permits (exemptions allowed) for each of 2 hunts. Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 15, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 6 hunts.
What county is Talquin WMA in?
Leon County, measured on FWC's boundary.
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