PINELANDS reserve FALL HUNTing 2026 (DEER AND HOG)
After successful Feral Hog Hunting programs in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, The Sarasota Sportsmen's Association is proud to partner again with The Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Solid Waste Departments, to provide a White-tailed Deer hunting opportunity on County Land for Sarasota County Residents. Hunting for feral hogs without limit will be permitted.
All hunts will be ARCHERY ONLY, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSBOWS. Since space will be limited, a no-cost lottery system will be utilized to determine participants and generate a waiting list. ALL FLORIDA STATE HUNTING REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY. The Sarasota Sportsmen's Association and Sarasota County may apply additional regulations when necessary.
The Sarasota Sportsmen's Association wishes to thank the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration and County Staff for their continued
support and assistance for this program.
FALL 2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 17, 2026: Youth Hunt (16 and under)
24 Hunters
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Youth Hunt ( 16 and under)
24 Hunters
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Veterans/First Responders/County Employees
24 Hunters
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Veterans/First Responders/County Employees
24 Hunters
Saturday, December 12, 2026: Sarasota County Residents
24 Hunters
Sunday, December 13, 2026: Sarasota County Residents
24 Hunters
THIS SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Registration for the lottery will begin Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM and end Thursday October 8, 2026 at 7:00PM. Hunters whose names are drawn will be notified by email.
ALL MUST PARTICIPANTS MUST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. SARASOTA COUNTY RESIDENT
2. SARASOTA COUNTY EMPLOYEE
3. ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF US MILITARY OR VETERAN
PLEASE REVIEW ALL RULES REGULATIONS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
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