Special Use Vehicle Summary 2012-2013
Area specific stipulations for
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wildlife Environmental Areas (WEAs), and Public Small Game Hunting Areas (PSGHAs)
For information on additional areas, call (386) 758-0525 or go to SUV Summary of WMAs.
Revised June 18, 2012 (next update June 2013)
Alligator Lake PSGHA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Andrews WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Bayard WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Bell Ridge WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Belmore WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Big Bend WMA
Hickory Mound Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed.
Big Bend WMA
Jena Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed.
Big Bend WMA
Snipe Island Unit
In addition to named or numbered roads, vehicles may be operated on roads highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map available by calling the regional office or online. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Big Bend WMA
Spring Creek Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed.
Big Bend WMA
Tide Swamp Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Big Shoals WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Camp Blanding WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cary WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cedar Key Scrub WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Citrus WMA
In addition to named or numbered roads, vehicles may be operated on roads highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map available by calling the regional office or online. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. User must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Withlacoochee Forestry Center Recreation Office (352-754-6896) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cypress Creek WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Devil’s Hammock WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Flying Eagle WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Fort White WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Four Creeks WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Goethe WMA
User must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Goethe Headquarters after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. Operate a vehicle on service roads or well defined roads (not on firebreaks) only in the area open to hunting north of SR 121, south of CR 326 and west of CR 337. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Grove Park WMA
A Recreational Use Permit is required. Operate vehicles (including ATVs) only on roads and old logging roads. Do not drive over, through or between planted pines. All vehicles are prohibited in the walk-in areas north of CR 2082, adjacent to Orange Lake and along Camps Canal.
Gulf Hammock WMA
A Recreational Use Permit is required. Operate vehicles (including ATVs) only on roads and old logging roads. Do not drive over, through or between planted pines. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Hatchet Creek WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Holton Creek WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Homosassa WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Jennings Forest WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Lafayette Forest WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Little River WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Lochloosa WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Log Landing WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Lower Econfina River WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Mallory Swamp WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Middle Aucilla WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Nassau WMA
Operate vehicles on old logging roads. Do not drive over, through or between planted pines. A Recreational Use Permit is required. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. ATVs are allowed.
Osceola WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
PotashCorp - White Springs WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Potts WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Raiford WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Ralph E. Simmons Memorial WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Santa Fe Swamp WEA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Steinhatchee Springs WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Suwannee Ridge WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Thomas Creek WMA
Kings Road Unit
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Troy Springs WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Twin Rivers WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Twin Rivers WMA
Blue Springs Unit
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Watermelon Pond WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
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