Wildlife Management Areas

Reel in a record bass on Lake Kissimmee. Catch a glimpse of a brilliant painted bunting in a hardwood hammock. Teach your child to hunt a spring gobbler. Paddle the pristine Big Bend coast. On Florida's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), you can enjoy these and many more outdoor experiences.

More than 5 million acres of mostly undeveloped land, the largest wildlife management area system in the country, offers remote getaways for outdoor lovers in every corner of the state.

If you know in general where you want to go, you can "Explore by Area" to locate a nearby WMA.

Otherwise, "Explore by Activity" to find a hunting location or paddling, bicycle, or hiking trail that suits your needs. You'll be quickly linked to the details of recreation on individual WMAs, including habitats, hunting seasons, fees, and history.

To increase your enjoyment and understanding of wildlife, wildlife habitat, and how the FWC works to sustain them, you can order recreation guides, bird lists and other interpretive products on-line.

You can also visit our geocaching Web page to learn about geocaching FWC lands and FWC geocache permits and guidelines.

Welcome to Florida's great, wild out-of-doors!