Hunting and Fishing Information
Wildlife Management Areas at Withlacoochee State Forest
The majority of the land within Withlacoochee State Forest is included in Florida's Wildlife Management Area (WMA) program and offers seasonal hunting opportunities. Fishing is a popular activity on the Withlacoochee's waterways, where largemouth bass and panfish are frequently caught. Hunting and fishing on Withlacoochee State Forest are regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Hunt Camps
Hunt camps are open only during designated hunts for licensed hunters. Overnight and permit camping are allowed at designated areas only.
Seasonal Hunt Camp permits may be available after September 27, 2021 by contacting the Visitor Center at (352) 797-4140.
Hunting Dates
July 2021-June 2021 Hunting Schedule for WMAs on Withlacoochee State Forest
Citrus WMA
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | Nov. 6-14, 15-21, 22-28, 2021 |
Muzzleloading Gun | Dec. 3-5, 2021 |
General Gun | Dec.10-12, 2021 |
Small Game | Jan 03, 2021-Feb. 27, 2022 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | March 12-13, 2022 |
Spring Turkey | March 22-25, 2022 |
More Information
- Citrus Tract Recreation
- Citrus WMA (FWC website)
Croom WMA
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | N/A |
Muzzleloading Gun | Oct 23-25,2021 |
General Gun | Nov. 6-28, 2021 |
Small Game | Nov. 29, 2021–March 6, 2022 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | N/A |
Spring Turkey | March 22–24, 2022 |
Fox, Raccoon, Opossum & Bobcat | Dec. 16, 2021–March 13, 2022 |
More Information
- Croom Tract Recreation
- Croom WMA (FWC website)
Homosassa WMA
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | Oct. 14–17, 2021 |
Muzzleloading Gun | N/A |
General Gun | N/A |
Small Game | Nov. 12–Dec. 5, 2021 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | N/A |
Special Opportunity Spring Turkey | March 19–25, 2022 |
More Information
- Homosassa Tract Recreation
- Homosassa WMA (FWC website)
Jumper Creek WMA
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | Sept. 18–Oct. 17, 2021 |
Muzzleloading Gun | Oct. 23–25, 2021 |
General Gun | Nov. 6–14, 2021 |
Small Game | Jan. 3–March 6, 2022 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | March 12–13, 2022 |
Spring Turkey | March 19–April 24, 2022 |
More Information
- Jumper Creek Tract Recreation
- Jumper Creek WMA (FWC website)
Richloam WMA
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | Oct. 16, 2021–Nov. 14, 2021 |
Muzzleloading Gun | N/A |
General Gun | Nov. 20–28, 2021 |
Small Game | Jan. 17–March 6, 2022 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | March 12-13, 2022 |
Spring Turkey | March 19–27, 2022 |
Raccoon | Nov. 20, 2021–Jan. 16, 2022 |
Trapping | Jan. 17–March 1, 2022 |
Wild Hog — Dog | April 29, 2022–May 01, 2022 |
More Information
- Richloam Tract Recreation
- Richloam WMA (FWC website)
Richloam WMA, Baird Unit
Season | Dates |
|---|---|
Archery | Oct. 30–Nov. 2, 2021 |
Muzzleloading Gun | Nov. 20–22, 2021 |
General Gun | Jan. 16–19, 2022 |
Small Game | Jan. 30–Feb 27, 2022 |
Spring Turkey — Youth | March 12-13, 2022 |
Spring Turkey | March 19–21, 2022 |
Wild Hog — Still | Jan. 27–29, 2022 |
More Information
- Richloam Tract Recreation
- Richloam WMA, Baird Unit (FWC website)
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