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Hunting outfitters and guides in Florida: coming soon
No outfitters or guides are listed in Florida yet. Listings are added only after a person confirms the license or permit with the agency that issues it.
Be the first listed in Florida
Sun Up Hunts is launching. We list a hunting outfitter or guide only after checking its license or permit with the issuing agency, so this page stays out of search results until Florida has at least 2 verified listings to compare. If you run an outfit in Florida, you can ask to be listed for free; there is also an optional upgraded listing, always labelled Sponsored, that is free for life for the first Founding outfitters.
What you can hunt in Florida
Looking for hunting outfitters in Florida? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Florida to hog and turkey hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- White-tailed deer
- Wild hog
- Black bearDraw/permit only
- American alligatorDraw/permit only
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
- Bobwhite quail
- Dove
- Woodcock, snipe
Small game and furbearers
- Gray squirrel
- Rabbit
- Raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, skunk
- Bobcat and otter
Sources (checked Oct 2026): FWC - Species Season Dates and Bag Limits; FWC - Hunting Regulations; FWC - Florida black bear (hunting); FWC - Bear Harvest Permits; FWC - Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations.
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Florida
No state hunting-guide or outfitter license found on the pages we read
Licensing body: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- FWC's Outfitters & Guides page says: "Florida does not license or permit guides nor have minimum requirements for them." The page lists vendors as a convenience only. Clients still need their own licenses and permits. Source (read October 23, 2026)
Not a legal conclusion: finding no license on the pages we read does not mean none exists. Ask the agency what applies to paid hunting guides.
State wildlife agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (link checked October 23, 2026). Florida rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Before you book any Florida hunt
- Ask for the outfitter's license, registration or permit number and confirm it with the agency before you pay a deposit.
- Get the hunt terms in a written contract: dates, guide-to-hunter ratio, services, what is and is not included, and the refund and cancellation terms.
- Ask which land the hunt is on (private, public, or both) and what permit or access arrangement covers it.
- Ask for recent client references you can phone, and what happens to your meat and trophy.
- Check the state's own hunter-license, tag, draw and hunter-education requirements well ahead of the application dates.
- Ask what happens if conditions or game numbers are poor: no outfitter can guarantee a harvest, and we do not list any that promise one.
Draws and lotteries: Florida draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Florida is in the South region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
See also all 50 states and their wildlife agencies, how we verify and the paid-placement disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there outfitters listed in Florida yet?
Not yet. Sun Up Hunts is launching, and an outfitter or guide is added only after a person confirms its license or permit with the agency that issues it. When Florida has enough verified listings this page becomes a full comparison.
Who is the authority on hunting in Florida?
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sets seasons, licenses and rules. Confirm every requirement with the agency before you book or pay a deposit.
I run an outfit in Florida. How do I get listed?
Send a request through the contact form with the topic "Claim or add a listing". A free basic listing and the optional upgraded listing (free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters) both go through the same license check. Founding outfitters pay nothing.