Florida's Archery season ends only 11 days from the prescribed contest ending date, except in 2 zones...
If the rut is in February for any of these states, would you legally be able to take them anyway?
Absolutely!
Florida's rut does not start until late Jan, peaks mid February and continues into March. Our deer season does not start until Mid October and does not end until February 26th. That's 37 days after the contests end date.