https://www.alltrails.com/.../florida/green-swamp-wildlife-management-area Swamps will prevent about 95 percent of the people who hunt public land from scouting them to see if any deer movement is there. Camping reservations for the backcountry campsites on the Florida Trail may be requested from District's Recreation webpage. Now stats like these aren’t always the best manner of tracking such things – as I recall, it was a pretty warm fall and that probably kept folks out of the woods and the daylight deer movement slowed. One particular situation stands out while hunting a gobbler in the Green Swamp WMA. Green Swamp WMA - West Unit. Naturally, on such a topic, the Green Swamp is pretty relevant. For those who don’t know, the Green Swamp WMA is 50,692 acres of cypress swamp, pine and palmetto flats, hardwood hammocks, and a mosaic of other environs. The Green Swamp is a well-known – and often denigrated – piece of public land at the intersection of Polk, Lake, and Sumter Counties. Camping during non-hunting periods requires a permit from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville office, 352-796-7211. When asked when the rut is out there, Agee said it widely varies. Camping is permitted year round at designated campsites and along the Florida Trail. These rivers provide much of central Florida’s water supply. We look for places that will be out of the water during the fall and winter when rains flood the swamps. First the licenses: the lottery draw does not award you a tag, it awards you a permit to be on a given area for a given hunt period. Public information for Sensitive Species is restricted due to potential harmful impact to these birds. I can’t afford to go on hunts on private land or guided hunts often so I figure a WMA is a good alternative. So, I e-mailed Green Swamp biologist, Joshua Agee, for his take on the matter. Area users should familiarize themselves with all regulations. Portions of the trail are inundated in all but the driest years. He supplied me with a graph of harvest data over the last 14 years that demonstrated how harvest rates historically peak and deflate routinely every three to four years. Historically, Green Swamp WMA has been popular for hog hunting. Just a few thoughts and something to keep an eye out for. The brochure is designed to provide the public with a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on Green Swamp WMA. Four rivers impressively emerge from the Green Swamp. Now, the Green Swamp resides within Zone B. e.g. Spread across Lake, Polk and Sumter Counties, it has long been a popular public land destination, well-known in the Southeast for hog and Osceola hunting. Each wild hog-dog hunting group may have up to 3 free-running dogs. Use the Wildlife Management Area Mamma… I drew Green Swamp WMA for early december general gun hunting (deer/pigs). Most of the landscape is pine flatwoods, cypress domes, and hardwoods swamps. General information on animalsincludes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state. I called Green Swamp for some details. Lots of hog sign, lots of hunters too. Below are states with good hog-hunting possibilities, along with website information for the state’s wildlife agency. You can barely hunt Croom due to the mountain bikers. Ian Nance gets to hunt and then write about it. Visit Southwest Florida Water Management District's. Big Hammock WMA; Leave a Review. During non-hunting periods the possession of dogs shall only be as authorized by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Swamp itself – this is a large piece of land, and much of it is difficult to traverse. A map of all the WMA's is there & there are many. There is a big swamp area and up towards 471 you get into more of a scrub/black jack oak thicket. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. These rivers provide much of central Florida’s water supply. The largest parcel is located on Cornwall Hill Road (County Route 64), with parking available on the east side of the road about 1.5 miles south of NYS Route 311. Dogs are prohibited in areas posted as "Closed to Public Access" by FWC administrative action. Keep an eye on smaller local WMAs, though. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information. Top. The Green Swamp has ample hunting opportunities for Central Floridians. Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve — East Tract (Wildlife Management Area) Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only. I saw plenty of sign in the areas that i checked off the tanic road, but didnt see any deer. We look for places that will be out of the water during the fall and winter when rains flood the swamps. I mainly hunted central FL when i worked down there. Add your bird observations to the following Green Swamp WMA eBird Hotspots: Green Swamp WMA - Little Withlacoochee Tract. Hunting wild hogs with dogs is prohibited except during the wild hog-dog season. Discuss all your Wilderness Management Areas here. Wildlife that may be seen on the area include alligator, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, armadillo, gray squirrels, feral hogs and a variety of birds. Speak in an audible voice “hello” or “hey.” It’s better to end the hunt safely. 14 ... Hunted Green Swamp 12-06-09, and with the rain that has been around, it's wet. Speak in an audible voice “hello” or “hey.” It’s better to end the hunt safely. If you get drawn for the permit then you need to buy a hunting license ($46.50 for 10 days) and turkey permit ($125.00). Swamps will prevent about 95 percent of the people who hunt public land from scouting them to see if any deer movement is there. GREEN SWAMP WMA near Lakeland. Better Deer Hunting to come in Green Swamp. The number of people – after the quota period is over, they allow 750 folks in a day. I would like to talk to your Buddy, 437, or anyone else that has been there. Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc. I fell once, then dropped into a hole that … Over 20 miles of unpaved service roads are marked for bicycling. 620 S. Meridian St. • Tallahassee, FL • (850) 488-4676 Opening day of the 2019/2020 season here at Green Swamp WMA in central Florida. Freshwater fishing is good along this segment of the Withlacoochee River. I’ve been working on a project about the best WMA’s in Central FL for those without quota permits. Moderators: GoodOyster, Cr0ck1. Wildlife management areas within the Green Swamp maintain these populations through regulated seasonal hunting. The Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area is composed of 10 separate parcels ranging from less than one acre to 300 acres in size. Green Swamp WMA. Description: This product is an electronic version of the map associated with the Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) brochure. Citrus is full of horseback riders. Paddling on the Withlacoochee east of SR 471 is not recommended due to the poorly defined channel and numerous logjams. But if you’ll gaze back on my list of difficulties inherent to the Green Swamp, # 3 is the kicker. bgeorge gave you some great advice but in my opinion Green Swamp is a very hard place to hunt. A lot of the property was ranch at one time, so there are a lot of big pasture areas. Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of 50,692 acres in Lake, Polk and Sumter counties. Some trail camera footage from Green Swamp WMA. Florida Outdoors Hunting & Fishing Forums Florida Outdoors Hunting & Fishing Forums FLORIDA HUNTING & LAND FORUM WMA FORUM; Green Swamp. In 2017, 45 gobblers were harvested, up from 30 the year before, according to FWC check station data. Green swamp West is one of the prettiest places you will ever see in the state of Fl. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission • Farris Bryant Building I’ve spent more time than ever hunting the Green Swamp WMA this season. Kit has a couple of more tips added to it after I took the picture. I grew up hunting Green Swamp in the 60's to the 80's. I’ve never hunted there, had always before hunted NE Florida. Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve — East Tract (Wildlife Management Area) Camping during hunt dates is managed by FWC and allowed at designated campsites only. If you live close by follow bgeorge's advice. Regulations that are new or differ substantially from last year are shown in bold print. A week or two before Thanksgiving of 2004, Charles mentioned his desire to hunt in the Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area, which encompasses parts of Polk, Lake and Sumter counties. The best hunting is near the waterways or cyprus heads. Area users should familiarize themselves with all regulations. We scout a swamp by waiting until the area has had a drought and only go into the swamp when the water is shallow. Best bets are in large swamp bottoms, especially in Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe and Washington counties. © Copyright 2021 The Lakeland Ledger — All rights reserved. Re: Green Swamp WMA in Florida Post by timbrhuntr » July 1st, 2018, 2:03 pm Hey man the planning and anticipation of one of these hunts is more than half the fun for me anyway. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. When I heard that Florida’s Green Swamp WMA was going to take in another 38,000 acres of basically virgin territory that had not been hunted for 13 years, I put my name in the hat for one of the 54 permits to be granted for two different bowhunts. Camping during hunting periods requires a camping permit from the FWC; an … 2. Hard to access, lots and lots of pressure. Camping is permitted year round at designated campsites and along the Florida Trail. If you’re at Green Swamp West WMA, there are plenty of open woods, some swamps and also road systems running through the WMA. Fortunately, I was drawn. Camping during hunting periods requires a camping permit from the FWC; an application may be submitted at a license agent or county tax collector's office or online. Hunting with dogs is prohibited, except bird dogs are allowed during all seasons and any dog may be used during the wild hog-dog season. Who knows? Green Swamp WMA – 50,692 acres in Polk, Sumter, and Lake counties. Green Pond is a small area in Polk County, Florida, south of Clermont, Florida and north of Polk City, Florida, on the edge of the Green Swamp. Sharing this before deleting any of my old stuff. I don’t have big expectations. This map source includes coverage for all 145 wmas in Florida and is based on the official boundaries published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Great Dismal Swamp, now reduced by draining and development, is managed as a federal wildlife refuge. Mosquitos are worse than the snakes and gators. We scout a swamp by waiting until the area has had a drought and only go into the swamp when the water is shallow. Some allow dogs, some don't. Site-specific information is visible only to the observer and eBird reviewer(s) for the region. Always check local regulations before hunting. Deer, hog and turkey hunting are good, although high water makes hunting and other recreational activities difficult at times. For sure, there is plenty of access. 1. The hogs like to lay in the palmetto patches around the wet areas. It is a little over 25 miles from Crystal River so I'm going to check this place out regardless to whether I hunt or not. He said rutting activity has been observed in December, but he generally feels the rut takes place from the end of January to mid-March, with the peak coming some time in February. Hunters must have a quota permit to hunt the first weekend, but there are 200 no-cost, daily quota permits available at the check station on a first-come, first-served basis for the remainder of the season. Green Swamp WMA - Little Withlacoochee Tract. Camping during non-hunting periods requires a permit from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville office, 352-796-7211. The Nature Conservancy is tackling the root causes of some of the toughest problems facing people and nature today, replicating good ideas to save many places and improve people’s lives. 4 boxes PMC Bronze .223 FMJ, Red Dot ( Tasco ) and a cleaning kit. Situated in the heart of the Osceola subspecies' range, Green Swamp is a well-known and popular destination for Florida's public land turkey hunters. I even saw some type of lizard in there that was a good five feet long (not a gator). My hunting partner was behind the camera and we had … Checklists submitted within the last hour are not … Copyright 1999 - 2021 State of Florida. This brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on the Green Swamp West Unit Wildlife Management Area. Please visit MyFWC.com for more information. These habitats are replete with food and water resources that are fully capable of supporting populations of large game animals, including deer, hogs and bear. Managed in cooperation with Southwest Florida Water Management District. It was mainly a scouting/hunting trip because i just moved to the Tampa area. Green Swamp is a critical recharge area for the Floridian aquifer as well as the source of the Hillsborough, Withlacoochee, Ocklawaha and Peace rivers. Also known as Green Swamp East, this area is part of the approximately 110,000 acres purchased to protect the land and water resources of the Green Swamp Basin. Big Hammock WMA. I recently found a short cut though..and it only takes me 35 minutes..i'm 26 miles from the gate.. RE: green swamp wma in florida 471 is quite a ways from me and thus the reason I hunt Rockridge.I'm from Lakeland and drive up through Polk City. Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2019 Agency Regulatory Plan. It’s also called Green Swamp East. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. While analyzing the success rates – defined as the number of hunter-days/buck harvested – I discovered a pretty steep drop in both bucks harvested and hunter-days. Maybe we’ll be due for an uptick in the action in 2013/14. Hunting dogs may be taken onto the WMA after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of a season and shall be removed on the last day of each season. I recently hunted Green swamp wma on 12/4. Camping reservations for the backcountry campsites on the Florida Trail may be requested from District's Recreation webpage. The Green Swamp West Unit Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of more than 34,000 acres in Pasco County and is part of the approximately 110,000 acres purchased to protect the land and water resources of the Green Swamp Basin of Central Florida. This footage is from a single camera in the management area. ... bgeorge gave you some great advice but in my opinion Green Swamp is a very hard place to hunt. ... the guys that learn and are successful in Green Swamp are true wood-smiths. Green Pond is situated 5 miles southeast of Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area. 3. It seems I looked too closely at the short-term. If you are set up on a gobbler and actively working the bird, then have a hunter come in on your set up, never gain his attention with movement. Trophies abound in this region of dense woods, but they’re hard to come by. To enter the lottery you need to purchase a WMA permit each year that you enter, for $26.50. For purposes other than hunting, dogs are allowed during hunting periods, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. There are plenty of factors you just can’t account for. Spread across Lake, Polk and Sumter Counties, it has long been a popular public land destination, well-known in the Southeast for hog and Osceola hunting. NO FOOD PLOTs in the WMA. Alabama (www.outdooralabama.com) has feral hogs in almost every county. Restricted Use only. Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network, Southwest Florida Water Management District, See a full list of our Social Media accounts. Learn more about these rivers, and our other virtual watershed excursions. Contact FL game commission site. What makes deer hunting here difficult is threefold: 1. Still going through my older video footage. For those who don’t know, the Green Swamp WMA is 50,692 acres of cypress swamp, pine and palmetto flats, hardwood hammocks, and a mosaic of other environs. You’d think this corresponding decline would not drastically affect the success rate, but the hunter-days/buck harvested rose from 171.52 in 2010/11 to 246.05 in 2012/13. Man did I get wet though. Hunting with dogs other than bird dogs is prohibited, except dogs may be used for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds) during small game season and any dog may be used during the wild hog-dog season. GREEN SWAMP WMA. On the south end, try easing around Dry Creek. The National Wildlife Federation brings nature to life in the pages of our publications, inspiring people of all ages and reading levels to develop a deeper relationship with our natural world. FL WMAs. On my Florida trip this year, I only got wet once, and it was the last day. More than 20 miles of the Florida Trail, 13.1 miles of which are part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, traverse the area. The private land season within this zone runs through February. It was loaded with hogs. Green Swamp Camping Available for … Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game. Stop by Dublin's Visitors Center and we'll answer all … Another big one like that came off Di-Lane during the second October gun hunt that was also aged 2.5. But there are plenty of deer within these borders, too. I'm very interested in "Green Swamp WMA". Deer, turkeys, black bears, squirrels, and a host of songbirds frequent the area. 2. The rut occurs after hunting season. This brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on the Green Swamp West Unit Wildlife Management Area. Can anyone please provide general suggestions/tips for the area (practical experience, beyond what’s in the WMA brochure online)? Managed in cooperation with Southwest Florida Water Management District. I believe the state allows you to go in one day before your hunt to scout, and you usually can locate a turkey, but I still carry my GPS with me. Camping allowed only by special permit from the FWC. Learn more about these rivers, and our other virtual watershed excursions.
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