bear harvest zone · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone
Florida, United States
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About East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone
East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone is a bear harvest zone in Florida, United States, set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It covers about 14,541 km² (5,614 mi²). Towns inside it include Tallahassee, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway and Springfield.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- East Panhandle
- Area
- 14,541 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,614 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,821 km² of public or protected land inside it, 33% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 2,332 | 16% |
| FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service | 939 | 6% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 509 | 3% |
| St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge | 346 | 2% |
| ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 335 | 2% |
| Northwest Florida Water Management District | 334 | 2% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Recreation and Parks | 139 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 69 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 226 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone?
About 14,541 km² (5,614 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,821 km² of public or protected land, 33% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for East Panhandle Bear Harvest Zone?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line); FWC WMA boundaries (acknowledge FWC as the source). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.