Archery License

Florida Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Florida - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Florida offers a statewide archery season in July and August preceding the general season. Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery season. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 35 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$17.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$151.50

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

35 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout archery season with no additional permit required.

License & Stamp Details

Florida Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$17.00
Nonresident License Fee	$151.50
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Florida Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Florida. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

35 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Florida.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 35 lb draw weight. Expandable broadheads permitted. Lighted nocks legal.

Crossbow Regulations

Florida Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Florida. Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout archery season with no additional permit required.

Season Dates

Florida Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Archery Deer Season

Jul 20

Through Aug 25

Important Notes

Florida-Specific Archery Rules

Florida's archery season opens in the heat of summer in July. South Florida sees year-round deer activity while panhandle deer follow more northern patterns. WMAs require separate quota hunt permits. The archery-only season precedes the general gun season significantly.

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (myfwc.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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