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Ross Prairie Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with
Florida Division of Forestry

photo of hardwood forest
Andrea Boliek

Ross Prairie WMA consists of well over 3,000 acres and contains longleaf pine forests, as well as oak hammocks and wet prairie. The area is located in southwestern Marion County 12 miles from Ocala. This is a Supervised Small Game Hunt Area, and only persons under 16 years of age and their adult supervisor may hunt here. Bird dogs may be trained here, as well. This walk-in area is lightly used, and is a great place to introduce young people to the sport of hunting. Horseback riding, biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing are also permitted.

View FWC's Regulations Summary for Ross Prairie (pdf file) for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.

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