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Where are the biggest bucks in Florida?

The official state record for Florida is a 1999 buck, a 26-point velvet-racked buck killed at Green Swamp West Wildlife Management Area in Pasco County, just west of Orlando. That buck tallied 206 inches even.

Is there whitetail deer hunting in Florida?

All Florida whitetail deer hunts are free range and are non guaranteed. Whitetail does are reserved for harvest during archery season only. All state of Florida license, permits, rules and regulations do apply to our whitetail deer hunts.

What part of Florida has the most deer?

As a region, the Panhandle has the highest-scoring deer. But, the counties that comprise the spine of the state, from Alachua and Marion and into Polk and Osceola, offer a shot at a whopper, too.

Is Florida deer hunting any good?

Oh well – deer hunting in Florida is a genuine adventure. And, it would be a mistake to discount the quality of deer here. As a region, the Panhandle has the highest-scoring deer. But, the counties that comprise the spine of the state, from Alachua and Marion and into Polk and Osceola, offer a shot at a whopper, too.

Where can I hunt deer in Florida without a quota permit?

No-quota permit WMAs to hunt Osceola wild turkeys

  • Big Bend WMA – Jena Unit.
  • Big Cypress WMA.
  • Green Swamp WMA.
  • Herky Huffman/Bull Creek WMA.
  • W. Corbett WMA.
  • Jumper Creek WMA.
  • Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area.
  • Kissimmee River Public Use Area.

How many whitetail deer are in Florida?

Reintroduction of white-tailed deer by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) also has helped increase deer populations. By 1985, 100,000 individuals were recorded and today an estimated stable population of 700,000 exists in Florida.

What is considered a big buck in Florida?

Every year Florida hunters bag bucks scoring over 130 inches all the way up to 170. The Florida Buck Registry keeps track of the biggest bucks taken in Florida each season. In the 2010-11 season, there were 48 bucks taken that scored over 130 inches, with five scoring over 150.

How good is deer hunting in Florida?

Does Florida have good deer hunting?