Recreation (updated
yearly)
In support of the resource management goals and objectives for the
area and to provide a quality experience for all area users, the following
recreation activities are allowed.
Betsy Purdum
Wildlife biologists check pregnancy rates of does harvested during 2001-2002 season.
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Good small game, turkey, and hog hunting and excellent deer hunting opportunities are available. Approximately 200 acres of wildlife openings exist, and food plots or dove fields are planned for previously disturbed sites.
Hunting with dogs is prohibited except bird dogs and dogs with a shoulder height of 15 inches or less during the small game season.
Half Moon provides habitat to a very stable deer population with an estimated
density of about 60 deer per square mile.
Nancy Dwyer
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Fish for largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish in one of the 15 ponds
on the area. These ponds were dug when the area was privately owned
to provide water for cattle. A viewing
deck/fishing dock can be accessed 2.5 miles inside area on main road.
Fishing
license information.
The interspersion of vegetation types on Half Moon attracts species
that use two or more natural communities, resulting in a rich diversity
of terrestrial vertebrates. Migratory warblers are abundant in March
and April and also during fall migration. A
viewing deck/fishing dock can be accessed 2.5 miles inside area on main
road. You may also
request a copy or download or print the
Half Moon Bird List -
pdf file. Visit the Wildlife
page for more information about the area's wildlife.
A multiple-use trail system exists on the tract; maps are available
at the front gate. Foot traffic only is allowed south of Mill Creek
on the portion of property owned by
Southwest
Florida Water Management District.
Nancy Dwyer
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A multiple-use trail system exists on the tract; map brochures are
available at the front gate. For much of its length, the trail follows
the remains of an old logging tram through shady forest and swamp.
Horses are prohibited during archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun,
and spring turkey seasons.
Opportunities are available on the Withlachochee River and Gum Slough.
No access available from the management area.
