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.
Hunting of waterfowl and white-tailed deer occurs in the fall and winter. Water levels play an important role in deer population dynamics and have a major influence on deer hunting opportunities each year. The Commission conducts annual deer recruitment and population index surveys, and manages the deer population on a sustained-yield basis by recommending annual harvests based on the population index.
The sloughs in the northeast portions of the area are popular with waterfowl
hunters.
The canals surrounding the area support many species of game fish including
largemouth bass, bluegill and other species of sunfish, as well as catfish
and several species of exotic fishes. In addition, the canal system
serves as refuge for smaller fish species during periods of severe drought.
These forage fish are an important part of the prey base for many species
of wading birds. Reference the
map
of Holey Land WMA (pdf file) to locate boat ramp(s). Fishing
license information.
Levees are good places to view wildlife. You may encounter white-tailed
deer, raccoons, common opossums, armadillos, river otter, bobcats, rabbits,
and rats. This area is part of the Great
Florida Birding Trail. Visit the Wildlife page
for more information about the area's wildlife.
Hiking can be done on most levees.
Biking can be done on most levees.
Camping is permitted only on the L-5 and Miami Canal levees. Camps
may be set up seven days before archery season,
and must be removed six days after the close of general
gun season. At other times, camping is permitted only on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays. Map
of Holey Land WMA - pdf file
