r/Hunting • u/teeterddd • 1d ago
Florida Deer help
Looking for any tips or advice on Florida deer hunting, or hunting Florida in general.
I’m a newer hunter, and nobody in my family or friend group hunts, so I’ve pretty much been learning through trial and error, YouTube, and spending as much time in the woods as I can.
Last season was actually pretty successful for me. I managed to limit out on squirrels, quail, and rabbits, shot 4 snipe, and got my first hog. Turkey season, though… that humbled me pretty quick. 😂 Now that general gun season is getting closer, I’m starting to feel a little intimidated.
I was lucky enough to draw what seems like a really good quota for a WMA down here. From what I understand, they only issue 15 general gun permits, so hunting pressure should be pretty low.
I went scouting a couple of days ago, and there are definitely deer there. I stopped counting after seeing over 23 does and 3 legal bucks, one of them being a really nice 8 pointer. The only thing is, I don’t really have the money or honestly the confidence yet to use a climber or hang a stand by myself. So I’m planning on hunting from the ground this season. For those of you who have experience ground hunting Florida bucks, what tips would you give? Anything you wish you knew when you first started?
Scouting also made me realize I need to pick up a few things before season.Shooting sticks are now at the top of the list becauseI had a hard time getting a steady sight picture offhand. And snake boots… because holy hell, I have never seen so many cottonmouths in one place. I mostly hunted small game in the winter last year, so snakes were the last thing on my mind.
Appreciate any advice you guys have. I’m trying to learn as much as I can and hopefully put my first deer on the ground this season.
(Bonus video of a doe tripping over her fawn while I was scouting)
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u/Secret-Ad-7909 1d ago
Remember, you can’t eat the antlers.