FL · Small Game
Squirrel (Gray / Fox) in Florida hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Squirrel (Gray / Fox) is general season in Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Gray and fox squirrels are the two huntable tree squirrel species across most of the Eastern and Central US. Gray squirrels favor mature hardwoods; fox squirrels prefer more open woodland with scattered nut trees. Both species are healthy in most of their range and represent excellent introductory game for young hunters.
Most range states run long, generous squirrel seasons with daily bag limits of 4-6 squirrels. Methods include still-hunting with .22 rifles, dog hunting (squirrel dogs run in the Southern hill country), and stand hunting near productive nut trees. The hunt is excellent training in woodsmanship.
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Pattern squirrel (gray / fox) in Florida.
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