The Aucilla Wildlife Management Area offers abundant days in the fall for hunting deer and feral hog. The nearly two-month small game season in the winter usually yields excellent results. Canoeing or kayaking on the Wacissa or hiking on the Aucilla sinks trail is generally best in the spring, winter, and fall when temperatures are pleasant and bugs less abundant.

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Ann F. Johnson - rosa palustris

In the spring, the hardwood hammock islands along the Wacissa are covered with zephyr lilies and wild irises.  Even in the summer, paddling on the Wacissa is enjoyable as one may cool off in one of the abundant springs that feed the river. In the fall, enjoy the colorful foliage of the sweetgums and red maples and the songs of migratory warblers along the Aucilla Sinks Trail.

 

Hunters must comply with all hunting regulations
Hunting Regulations and Maps 

Aucilla Hunt Calendar - Year-at-a-Glance PDF
(Calendar does not reflect  migratory game bird hunting seasons.PDF)

 

Seasons SummaryDates (range July 2012 through June 2013)
Archery

September 15 through October 14 (except in the Pinhook still hunt area); September 15-23 and October 6-14 (Pinhook still hunt area)

Muzzleloading Gun October 20-22
Family Still October 27-28 (only in the Pinhook still hunt area)
General Gun

November 3 through December 30 (except in the Pinhook still hunt area); November 3-25 (Pinhook still hunt area)

Wild Hog-Still December 15-30 (only in the Pinhook still hunt area)
Small Game December 31 through March 3
Trapping December 31 through March 1
Spring Turkey - Youth March 9-10 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)
Spring Turkey March 16 through April 21 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)


FWC Facts:
Spring and summer are the best times to listen for the elusive 5-inch Bachman's sparrow. Their song begins with a loud, clear whistle followed by an extended trill.

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