William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
FWC's 2026-27 brochure for William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA sets 3 deer seasons (archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun); archery is on October 8-11, 15-18. The area is 28,798 acres of public hunting land in Orange County, a wildlife management area in FWC's northeast region. Around it, FWC estimates 2,859 deer were taken in DMU C2 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.
William Beardall Tosohatchee WMAOther FWC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 28,798 acres, measured on FWC's boundary |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| Deer management unit | DMU C2 |
| Deer seasons | Archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun |
| Archery | October 8-11, 15-18 |
| General gun | November 19-22, 27-29 |
| Spring turkey | March 20-22, April 2-4, 16-18 |
| Legal deer | Deer with at least 1 antler with 3 or more points (each point 1-inch in length or more) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 1 inch in length, but not spotted fawn) |
| Deer dogs | No deer dog season on FWC's summary |
| Also on the area | Hog hunting, hog dogs, camping, horseback riding, hiking trails and fishing |
| Nearest towns | Titusville (6 mi), Cocoa (6 mi) and Rockledge (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Archery Season | October 8-11, 15-18 |
| Muzzleloading Gun Season | October 29-November 1, November 5-8 |
| General Gun Season | November 19-22, 27-29 |
| Spring Turkey Season | March 20-22, April 2-4, 16-18 |
| Wild Hog-Dog Season | January 15-17, 18-21, February 12-14, 15-18 |
| Trapping | Prohibited. |
| Fishing and Frogging | Allowed year round. |
Legal deer: Deer with at least 1 antler with 3 or more points (each point 1-inch in length or more) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 1 inch in length, but not spotted fawn).
Source: FWC William Beardall Tosohatchee 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 William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA need?
- Archery - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Dog (Fridays through Sundays) - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Dog (Mondays through Thursdays) - 150, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day. Spring Turkey - 35, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts.
What rules apply on William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
Dogs
- Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except dogs may be used during the wild hog-dog 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.
- The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, fox or coyote with dogs (only as allowed during area seasons) is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior correction.
Hunters, harvest reporting and other area rules
- When the check station is staffed, hunters must check in at a check station upon entering and check out upon leaving the area and check all wildlife harvested.
- Check station hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time and 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Eastern Standard Time on designated hunt days.
- In addition to checking all harvested wildlife at the check station when staffed, hunters must log each harvested deer or turkey prior to moving it from the point of recovery and report any deer or turkey they harvest within 24 hours of recovery. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook or MyFWC.com for deer and turkey harvest reporting instructions.
Guns
- Hunting with a gun on or from the rights-of-way of all paved roads is prohibited.
- 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.
Access and vehicles
- Vehicles may be operated only on named roads, except for individuals who qualify for AMP or SUV permits. For more information visit the ADA for Hunters webpage.
- Vehicles must be parked only at designated parking areas, except during the hunting seasons on the area.
- Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane.
- Airboats, all-terrain vehicles, tracked vehicles and unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles are prohibited.
- Horses are prohibited during hunting seasons.
Camping
- During hunting periods, camping is allowed only by through hikers and only at the designated through-trail campsites along the Florida Trail.
- During non-hunting periods, tent camping is also allowed at designated campsites, but by permit only, which can be obtained at https://myfwc.com/recreation/lead/tosohatchee/things-to-do/camping. If you need any further assistance, please call 407-568-5893. Please see Daily-Use Permit Information section for information on fees.
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 - 1 antlered and 1 antlerless deer per quota permit. NOTE: Antlerless deer on this area includes does and bucks with antlers less than 1 inch in length, but not spotted fawn. 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 William Beardall Tosohatchee regulations summary, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
How many deer are taken around William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
FWC does not estimate harvest for each WMA in its statewide survey; it does for each deer management unit. William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA lies in DMU C2. FWC estimates 2,859 deer (1,984 bucks, 875 does) in DMU C2 in the 2023-24 season, 1,174 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 William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 28,780 |
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 William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: FL 520, I-95, FL 50 and FL 528. Nearest towns: Titusville (6 miles), Cocoa (6 miles), Rockledge (8 miles) and Cocoa Beach (14 miles). FWC's page for the area: William Beardall Tosohatchee.
The closest other Florida WMAs with a page here: Seminole Ranch WMA (next to it), Salt Lake WMA (2.8 miles), Charles H. Bronson WMA (3.3 miles) and Upper St. Johns River Marsh WMA (3.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA in 2026-27?
Archery Season: October 8-11, 15-18; Muzzleloading Gun Season: October 29-November 1, November 5-8; General Gun Season: November 19-22, 27-29. From FWC's 2026-27 brochure for the area.
What deer are legal on William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
Deer with at least 1 antler with 3 or more points (each point 1-inch in length or more) OR a main beam length of 10 inches or more, antlerless deer (which includes does and bucks with antlers less than 1 inch 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 William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, fox or coyote with dogs (only as allowed during area seasons) is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior correction.
Do you need a quota permit for William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA?
Archery - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Muzzleloading Gun - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. General Gun - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Dog (Fridays through Sundays) - 150, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 2 hunts. Wild Hog-Dog (Mondays through Thursdays) - 150, no-cost, daily quota permits (no exemptions) are available first-come, first-served at the check station each day. Spring Turkey - 35, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 3 hunts.
What county is William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA in?
Orange County, measured on FWC's boundary.
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