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CREW WEA consists of three units—Corkscrew Marsh, Flint Pen
Strand, and Bird Rookery Swamp—totaling greater than 28,000 acres and
is part of the 60,000-acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem
Watershed land acquisition project. CREW straddles fast growing
Lee and Collier counties. The landscape is a blend of marshes,
pinelands, oak hammocks, and cypress swamps. CREW provides
critical habitat for the
swallow-tailed kite,
black bear and
Florida panther. On the Corkscrew Marsh Unit are three hiking
loops varying in length from one to two miles through three of
the area’s distinctive natural communities: marsh, hammocks, and
pinelands. The marsh trail leads to an observation deck
overlooking the expansive marsh, an excellent spot for viewing
birds. Hunting is allowed on CREW during the established
archery, muzzleloading gun, and general gun seasons. There is
also spring turkey season. Quota hunt permits are required to
hunt on the area. Hunting is prohibited in the Corkscrew Marsh
hiking trail area and the Bird Rookery Swamp logging trams.
Fishing is permitted year round. Camping is allowed, with a permit, at the designated primitive
campsite in the Corkscrew Marsh Unit. Contact CREW Land & Water
Trust for camping permit (239) 657-2253. Kayaks and canoes are the only types of boats
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