Hunting

While hunting in the Osceola Wildlife Management Area, you are required to purchase and possess appropriate hunting licenses, permits and*NOTE: Anyone born on or after June

stamps. Exemptions can include Florida residents who are 65 years or older; children under 16 years of age*; hunters who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting certificate; and active members of the Armed Forces who are not stationed in Florida. Once a licensed hunter receives a quota permit, they are considered to be a "Host" and may bring one (1) guest hunter during hunting season to include:1,1975 must also pass an approved hunter safety course prior to being issued a license, or must hunt under the supervision of a licensed hunter 21 years of age or older.
Hunting equipment may not be taken onto the WMA until after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of a season and shall be removed by 6 p.m. 1 day after the end of the season. If you have any questions about hunting in the National Forest or need to identify which wildlife is protected under endangered species laws, contact the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (386) 758-0525 (TDD 800-955-8771).