Wakulla WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for Wakulla WMA sets 2 deer seasons (archery and archery/muzzleloading gun); archery is on October 17-19, 23-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15. The area is 4,171 acres of public hunting land in Wakulla County, a wildlife management area in FWC's northwest region. Around it, FWC estimates 14,293 deer were taken in DMU C3 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.
Wakulla WMAOther FWC WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,171 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Wakulla |
| Deer management unit | DMU C3 |
| Deer seasons | Archery and archery/muzzleloading gun |
| Archery | October 17-19, 23-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15 |
| 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 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 and horseback riding |
| Nearest towns | St. Marks (6 mi), Tallahassee (11 mi) and Sopchoppy (16 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Wakulla WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 17-19, 23-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15 |
| Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season | November 27-29, December 11-13, 25-27, January 8-10, 22-24 |
| Spring Turkey Season | Youth Turkey: March 12-15; Spring Turkey: March 20-21, 27-28, April 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 |
| Small Game Season | January 25-March 7 |
| Trapping | Prohibited. |
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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla WMA need?
- Archery - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 5 hunts. Archery/Muzzleloading Gun - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 5 hunts. Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 6 hunts.
What rules apply on Wakulla 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 Ochlockonee River WMA, and are listed there. The rules below are the ones that differ.
Hunters, harvest reporting and other area rules
- Hunters must enter and exit at a designated entrance.
Guns
- Hunting with a firearm is prohibited on or from the right-of-way of Chattin Road within ¼ mile of its intersection with McBride Slough Road.
Access and vehicles
- Motor vehicles shall be operated only on roads shown on the brochure map, except for individuals who qualify for SUV permits. For more information visit the ADA for Hunters web page.
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 - 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 youth turkey quota permit. B. Statewide limits - All fall seasons combined limit 2, spring season limit 2, daily limit 2, possession limit 2.
From FWC Wakulla regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around Wakulla WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. Wakulla WMA lies in DMU C3. FWC estimates 14,293 deer (9,798 bucks, 4,495 does) in DMU C3 in the 2023-24 season, 2,268 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 Wakulla WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Wakulla County | 4,171 |
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 Wakulla WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 267, FL 260, FL 363 and US 319. Nearest towns: St. Marks (6 miles), Tallahassee (11 miles), Sopchoppy (16 miles) and Midway (18 miles). FWC's page for the area: Wakulla.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Apalachicola WMA (2.8 miles), Plank Road WMA (6.3 miles), L. Kirk Edwards WEA (12.2 miles) and Aucilla WMA (12.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Wakulla WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 17-19, 23-25, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, 13-15; Archery/Muzzleloading Gun Season: November 27-29, December 11-13, 25-27, January 8-10, 22-24. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on Wakulla 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 Wakulla 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 small game season. The take of deer, furbearers, and wild hog with dogs is prohibited.
Do you need a quota permit for Wakulla WMA?
Archery - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 5 hunts. Archery/Muzzleloading Gun - 25, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 5 hunts. Youth Turkey - 5, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions). Spring Turkey - 10, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 6 hunts.
What county is Wakulla WMA in?
Wakulla County, measured on FWC's boundary.
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