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District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Oct. 28-30

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Oct. 28-30.

Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 10 permits for these hunts have been sold.

Chito Branch Reserve is located at 11254 Browning Road in Lithia.

This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District lands to control the damage being caused to the natural habitats.

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District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Oct. 28-30

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve in Pasco County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Oct. 28-30

Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 11 permits for these hunts have been sold.

Alston Tract is located at 42144 Deems Road in Zephyrhills.

This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District lands to control the damage being caused to the natural habitats.

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Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Sebring Watershed in Highlands County

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County.

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