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Hunting in Florida. White-tailed Deer Management Program. Get Started Deer Hunting. Deer hunting is a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors and spend time with friends and family. And, when knowledge, skills and luck come together for a successful hunt, there’s a healthy and delicious wild game meal to enjoy. It’s also affordable.
The northern white-tailed deer (O. v. borealis), Dakota white-tailed deer (O. v. dacotensis), and northwest white-tailed deer (O. v. ochrourus) are some of the largest animals, with large antlers. The smallest deer occur in the Florida Keys and in partially wooded lowlands in the Neotropics.
If you're planning to hunt outside of Florida, be aware of rules that prohibit importing or possessing whole carcasses or high-risk parts of deer, elk, moose, caribou and all other species of the deer family originating from any place outside of Florida.
About White-tailed Deer in Florida. White-tailed deer are the most popular game species in Florida. In addition to being valued by hunters, deer are appreciated by hikers, wildlife photographers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
When alerted to danger, white-tailed deer earn their name by lifting their tails like a flag while bounding away. Deer are important resources for many Florida predators, including the critically endangered Florida panther and the Florida black bear.
Successful white-tailed deer hunting in Florida requires knowledge of the deer’s behavior and habitat. Are you ready for the ultimate hunting experience in the sunshine state? Imagine stalking through the vibrant Florida wilderness, searching for the elusive and majestic white-tailed deer.
8 lip 2014 · By Tony Young. What Florida hunters can learn from the take of a jaw-dropping, 200-pound whitetail. Jack Levine poses with a Leon County,FL, buck whose weight and amazing rack raised the bar...
