deer management unit · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DMU C4
Florida, United States
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About DMU C4
DMU C4 is a deer management unit in Florida, United States, set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It covers about 17,762 km² (6,858 mi²). Towns inside it include Gainesville, Deltona, Daytona Beach, Ocala, Sanford and Port Orange.
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
- C4
- Area
- 17,762 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,858 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,193 km² of public or protected land inside it, 24% 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 | 1,557 | 9% |
| St. Johns River Water Management District | 710 | 4% |
| FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service | 633 | 4% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Recreation and Parks | 412 | 2% |
| Southwest Florida Water Management District | 183 | 1% |
| Volusia County | 169 | under 1% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 84 | under 1% |
| LAKE WOODRUFF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 78 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 479 | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, firearm 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 DMU C4
- 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 DMU C4 (deer management unit)?
About 17,762 km² (6,858 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU C4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,193 km² of public or protected land, 24% 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 DMU C4?
This page lists 1 season 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 DMU C4?
In the same unit system: DMU B1, DMU C1, DMU C2, DMU C3, DMU C5 and DMU C6.
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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.