Quail
Quail Enhancement Areas
See the list below for January and February 2022 hunt dates for the FWC's quail enhancement areas. QEAs are located in specified wildlife management areas and feature land management activities that benefit bobwhites.
January 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
February 2, 5, and 9
For more information about Apalachicola WMA.
January 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
February 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, and 23
For more information about Blackwater WMA.
January 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
February 2, 5, and 9
For more information about Jennings Forest WMA.
January 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
February 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, and 23
For more information about Three Lakes WMA
Links to Hunting Information
2021-2022 Hunting Season Information
Outside of the Wildlife Management Area System
Statewide Nov. 13 – March 6
Daily bag limit: 12
Possession limit: 24
Rifles, shotguns, pistols, muzzleloaders, air guns, crossbows and bows may be used. Quail also may be taken during archery, crossbow and muzzleloading gun seasons using the respective methods of take allowed during those seasons.
Wildlife Management Areas
If planning to hunt a wildlife management area (WMA), please consult the WMA regulations brochure for the area you wish to hunt as seasons, dates, and bag limits may differ from the statewide season.
Management Information
- Northern Bobwhite Species Information
- Report your Quail Sightings
- Strategic Plan for Northen Bobwhite Restoration
- Bringing Back the Bobwhites with Teamwork
- Southeast Quail Study Group
- National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative
- Wildlife and Habitat Assistance
- Fire Science Information for the Southeastern U.S.