deer management unit · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DMU D1
Florida, United States
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About DMU D1
DMU D1 is a deer management unit in Florida, United States, set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It covers about 18,250 km² (7,046 mi²). Towns inside it include Pensacola, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach and Niceville.
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
- D1
- Area
- 18,250 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,046 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,905 km² of public or protected land inside it, 27% 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 | 2,312 | 13% |
| FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service | 1,032 | 6% |
| Northwest Florida Water Management District | 620 | 3% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 334 | 2% |
| 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 | 156 | under 1% |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas | 78 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 258 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for DMU D1 are in Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
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 D1
- 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 D1 (deer management unit)?
About 18,250 km² (7,046 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU D1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,905 km² of public or protected land, 27% 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 D1?
In Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's official regulations: https://myfwc.com/hunting/deer/dmu/
Which units are next to DMU D1?
In the same unit system: DMU C3, DMU C5 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.