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Florida. Texas. Louisiana. Public land to private ranches.

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6+ Game Species
4 Military Base Programs
365 Days Hog Season (FL Private)

Species Directory

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Whitetail Deer

FL Β· TX Β· LA

Season: Oct–Feb (varies by zone)

The crown jewel of American hunting. Florida's Osceola subspecies and Texas trophy whitetails draw hunters from across the nation. Archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons available.

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Wild Hog

FL Β· TX Β· LA

Year-round (no license on FL private land)

Florida and Texas are hog hunting paradises. No closed season on private land in Florida β€” no hunting license required. Night hunting permitted with thermal optics. Action guaranteed.

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Wild Turkey

FL Β· TX Β· LA

Spring: Mar–Apr | Fall limited zones

Florida's Osceola turkey is one of the Grand Slam's rarest subspecies. Eastern turkeys dominate Texas and Louisiana timber country. Spring gobbler season is a Southern tradition.

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Duck & Waterfowl

FL Β· LA Β· TX Coast

Season: Nov–Jan (federal framework)

Louisiana is the duck hunting capital of America β€” the Mississippi Flyway funnels millions of birds through its marshes. Florida's freshwater lakes and coastal flats offer incredible teal and pintail hunting.

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Dove

FL Β· TX Β· LA

Season: Sept–Oct (early) | Dec–Jan (late)

Dove season opener is a Southern tradition β€” family, friends, and fields. Texas sunflower fields and Florida agricultural zones produce outstanding mourning dove and white-winged dove shoots.

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Exotic Game

TX Β· FL Central

Year-round (most exotics)

Texas leads the world in exotic game ranches β€” axis deer, blackbuck antelope, nilgai, fallow deer, and aoudad sheep. No state tags required. Year-round access on high-fence ranches statewide.

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Florida Hunting Hub

Florida offers some of the most diverse hunting in the Southeast β€” from vast WMAs to private ranches, and year-round hog hunting unlike anywhere else.

🌲 Wildlife Management Areas

  • Ocala National Forest β€” 383,000 acres of public land. Whitetail, turkey, hog, and small game. Florida's premier public hunting destination.
  • Big Cypress National Preserve β€” South Florida's wilderness. Deer, hog, turkey, and exotic birds. Swamp buggy access permitted.
  • Apalachicola National Forest β€” North Florida's timber and wetlands. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. 632,000 acres of public land.

🏑 Private Ranch Hunting

  • Central Florida β€” Citrus, Polk, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties host world-class private ranches. Trophy Osceola deer and hog available year-round.
  • North Florida β€” Alachua, Columbia, and Madison counties. Piney woods hunting with excellent whitetail and turkey populations on leased land.
  • Lease Programs β€” Many landowners offer seasonal or annual leases. Expect $500–$3,000+ per season depending on acreage and game quality.

πŸ— Florida Hog Hunting

  • Year-Round Season β€” No closed season on feral hogs in Florida on public or private land.
  • No License Required β€” On private land, no Florida hunting license is needed to hunt hogs. Bring a friend β€” this is entry-level hunting at its best.
  • Night Hunting Legal β€” Thermal and night vision legal for hogs on private land. No bag limit.
  • Best Areas β€” Hardee, DeSoto, Glades, and Highlands counties for high-density hog populations.

⭐ Military Base Access

  • Camp Blanding (Starke, FL) β€” Florida Army National Guard installation. Hunting permitted for authorized personnel. Contact Range Control for current access.
  • Eglin AFB (Valparaiso, FL) β€” Largest Air Force base in the world. Exceptional hunting programs for active duty, veterans, retirees, and dependents. Deer, turkey, and small game available.
  • Application Process β€” Most bases require safety courses and annual permits. Check each base's Natural Resources office for details.
πŸ’‘ Florida Pro Tip: Florida's hog population exceeds 500,000 animals β€” landowners often welcome hunters at no charge just to manage populations. Ask permission at cattle ranches in central and south Florida for some of the most accessible hunting in America.

Texas & Louisiana

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Texas

The Lone Star State of Hunting

  • World's largest concentration of exotic game ranches β€” over 125 species including axis deer, blackbuck, nilgai, oryx, and fallow deer.
  • Whitetail deer country β€” South Texas brush country produces Boone & Crockett bucks. Hill Country ranches offer managed deer hunts.
  • Dove hunting β€” Texas dove season opener is a cultural institution. Fields of sunflowers and milo attract millions of mourning and white-winged doves.
  • Hog hunting β€” Year-round, no bag limit, night hunting permitted. Helicopter hog hunts available from multiple operators.
  • Fort Cavazos (Killeen, TX) β€” Military hunting access for active duty and authorized personnel. Whitetail deer, hog, and dove programs.
  • Public land β€” Texas has limited public hunting land, but the TPWD Managed Lands Deer Program and WMAs offer access statewide.
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Louisiana

Duck Hunting Capital of America

  • Mississippi Flyway β€” Louisiana sits at the southern terminus of the most productive waterfowl flyway in North America. Millions of ducks funnel through every fall.
  • Coastal marshes β€” Cameron Parish and the Atchafalaya Basin offer some of the best public duck hunting in the country. Teal, pintail, and mallards abound.
  • Whitetail deer β€” Central Louisiana timber country produces outstanding deer. Season runs October through January. Both archery and rifle seasons available.
  • Squirrel & small game β€” Louisiana's culture of small game hunting is deep. Squirrel season opens August β€” a great family hunt.
  • Hog hunting β€” Year-round on private land. No closed season. Popular in central and north Louisiana.
  • Guide services β€” Hundreds of licensed outfitters offer guided duck and deer hunts throughout the state. Cajun hospitality included.

Military Hunting Programs

Many military installations across America offer hunting access to active duty service members, veterans, retirees, and their dependents β€” honoring their sacrifice with the heritage of the outdoors. Contact each installation's Natural Resources or MWR office for current permits, safety requirements, and season information.
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Eglin AFB

Florida β€” Valparaiso

Largest USAF base in the world. Outstanding hunting programs covering 463,000 acres. Whitetail deer, turkey, hog, and small game. Open to active duty, retirees, veterans, and dependents.

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Camp Blanding

Florida β€” Starke

Florida Army National Guard training center. Managed hunting programs for authorized military personnel. North Florida pine flatwoods with excellent deer and turkey populations.

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Fort Liberty

North Carolina

Home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces. Hunting programs available through the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Whitetail deer and small game.

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Fort Cavazos

Texas β€” Killeen

Home of III Corps. Central Texas hunting programs featuring whitetail deer, dove, and wild hog. Available to active duty, retirees, and authorized dependents. Contact MWR for permits.

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These programs exist because hunting is part of American identity β€” and those who defend that identity deserve access to its traditions. We honor every service member who hunts these lands.

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