2013 Florida Hunting and Fishing Guide: Raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, skunk, nutria

( Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel / February 11, 2013 )

All weapon categories: Year-round, statewide. No daily bag or possession limit. Hunting raccoons or opossums at night is allowed, but only .22-caliber rimfire firearms (other than .22-mag-nums) or single-shot .410-gauge shotguns (using shot not larger than size 6) may be used. Hunting raccoons or opossums by displaying or using lights from moving vehicles, vessels or animals is prohibited. It is illegal to transport wild-trapped live raccoons within, into or from the state, except by FWC permit or authorization.