2011–2012 Feral Hog Hunts
Learn about obtaining permits for the 2011–2012 hog hunts on District lands. Registration starts October 10.
2011–2012 Hunting Season Dates
For complete hunting season information, please check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website. You can also view a list of District properties with limited access during the 2011–2012 hunting season.
Hunt Evaluation 2010–2011
The District is currently evaluating criteria to apply to District lands to determine if there are hunting opportunities on District properties that are not currently hunted. Follow this process...
Potts Preserve Public Hunt Area
Potts Preserve is divided into two hunting parcels. The east portion of the tract falls under the jurisdiction of the FWC. The west portion is regulated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District as the Potts Preserve Public Hunt Area. All hunters must have in their possession a signed District permit, a State of Florida hunting license, and appropriate licenses, permits and stamps while hunting in this parcel.
← Download the required permit, maps and rules of the Potts Preserve Public Hunt Area.
FWC Wildlife Management Areas
More than 132,000 acres of District lands are available for hunting as wildlife management areas. These areas are cooperatively managed by the District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), with the District serving as the lead manager. The following brochures contain information on hunting seasons and regulations as provided by the FWC.
Other District Lands Within Your Sights
Special District-managed hunts of various types are also periodically offered on lands that are not wildlife management areas. Many District lands provide quality habitat for game species and contain abundant populations of deer, turkey and small game. A variety of hunting opportunities are available to the public.
From regular quota, small game and special opportunity hunts to hunts for the mobility-impaired, almost everyone can enjoy hunting on District lands. All lands open for hunting are listed in the right hand column of this page. Information on hunting seasons and regulations can be obtained from the FWC web site or through its regional offices.
How to contact us:
Land Use and Protection Section (LND)
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899
Telephone: 1-800-423-1476 (toll-free, FL only) or (352) 796-7211,
ext. 4470
Fax: (352) 754-6877
Email: Recreation@WaterMatters.org
