hunting zone · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Zone D
Florida, United States
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About Zone D
Zone D is a hunting zone in Florida, United States, set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It covers about 27,736 km² (10,709 mi²). Towns inside it include Pensacola, Panama City, Crestview, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- D
- Area
- 27,736 km²
- Area (miles)
- 10,709 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,080 km² of public or protected land inside it, 22% 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 | 2,313 | 8% |
| FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service | 1,831 | 7% |
| Northwest Florida Water Management District | 878 | 3% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 336 | 1% |
| St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge | 166 | under 1% |
| ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 166 | under 1% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Recreation and Parks | 164 | under 1% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas | 78 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 366 | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | crossbow source |
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | crossbow source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | bearded, archery source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | bearded, crossbow source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | firearm source |
| Wild turkey | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | bearded source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026 | crossbow source |
| Wild turkey | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026 | bearded, crossbow source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| Wild turkey | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026 | bearded, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Feb 21, 2027 | firearm source |
| Wild turkey | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | bearded source |
| White-tailed deer | Feb 22, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone D
- 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 Zone D (hunting zone)?
About 27,736 km² (10,709 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone D?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,080 km² of public or protected land, 22% 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 Zone D?
This page lists 16 seasons a person has checked against Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone D?
In the same unit system: Zone C.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Licence: FWC open data (acknowledge FWC as the source; no warranty). 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.