deer management unit · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DMU C5
Florida, United States
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About DMU C5
DMU C5 is a deer management unit in Florida, United States, set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It covers about 7,479 km² (2,888 mi²). Towns inside it include Tallahassee, Live Oak, Madison and Monticello.
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
- C5
- Area
- 7,479 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,888 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 273 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River Water Management District | 101 | 1% |
| FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service | 62 | under 1% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Recreation and Parks | 59 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 16 | under 1% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 13 | under 1% |
| Leon County | 9.4 | under 1% |
| Tallahassee, City of | 7.4 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 1.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 3.7 | under 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Dec 6, 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 C5
- 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 C5 (deer management unit)?
About 7,479 km² (2,888 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU C5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 273 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Suwannee River Water Management District. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for DMU C5?
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 C5?
In the same unit system: DMU C3, DMU C4, DMU C6, DMU D1 and DMU D2.
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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.