Northern Bobwhite

FL Northern Bobwhite Hunting Guide

FLUpland
Colinus virginianusFloridaUpland

Also known as: Bobwhite quail, Virginia quail

Quail enhancement areas provide hunt opportunities at specified wildlife management areas that feature land management activities benefitting bobwhites. See below for 2026 hunt dates and links to each WMA's regulation brochure. January 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, and February 7, 11, 14, 2026 January 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 24, 28, 31, and February 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, and 25, 2026 January 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, and February 4, 7, 11, 14, 2026

Hunting Season

Statewide Nov 14 - March 7

Bag Limit: 12 per day

Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations for hunting Northern Bobwhite in Florida

Northern bobwhite hunting season runs November 14 through March 7 statewide. Daily bag limit: 12 quail. Possession limit: 24 quail. All legal hunting methods allowed.

Where can I hunt quail in Florida?

Quail can be hunted on private lands with permission and on many Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) throughout Florida. The statewide season runs November 14 through March 7 with a 12-bird daily limit.

When is Northern Bobwhite hunting season in Florida?

Statewide Nov 14 - March 7

What is the bag limit for Northern Bobwhite in Florida?

12 per day

What's another name for Northern Bobwhite?

Northern Bobwhite is also known as Bobwhite quail, Virginia quail in Florida.

References

State Category Directory Subcategory Content Source
Florida Hunting Regulations Season Dates Statewide Nov 14 - March 7 Link
Florida Hunting Regulations Regulations Northern bobwhite hunting season runs November 14 through March 7 statewide. Daily bag limit: 12 quail. Possession limit Link