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.
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Karla Brandt
Feral Hogs
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Hunting is limited to high quality hunts with a limited number of
hunters during seasons that run from September to March. A
hunting
license, Wildlife
Management Area Permit and a
quota hunt permit are required to hunt here. Check the
Spirit of the Wild Hunt Brochure for the type of quota permit
required for each season. This area offers excellent hog hunting
as well as good opportunities for turkey and small game. Dove hunting
opportunities may be added in the future.
Fishing is permitted throughout the area but opportunities are
limited to bank fishing along canals and in scattered wetlands. Water
levels fluctuate with seasonal rainfall. Appropriate
licenses and permits
are required.
Spirit-of-the-Wild WMA is an excellent place to view wildlife
year-round. Wading birds of all types - ibis, herons, egrets, wood
storks, roseate spoonbills - as well as Florida sandhill cranes, crested
caracaras, kestrels, shrikes, wild turkey and white-tailed deer are regularly
spotted. This area is part of the Great
Florida Birding Trail. You may request
a copy or download or print the
Spirit of the Wild Bird List -
pdf file. Visit the Wildlife page
for more information about the area's wildlife.
Unpaved Road
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Hikes are pleasant along several miles of unpaved roads from fall
through spring.
Bikes may be used on the network of unpaved roads. The roads are
generally in good condition, but off-road bikes are recommended.
Horses are prohibited during periods open to hunting. At other times,
horses are permitted on named and numbered roads and designated
equestrian trails only.
Well-maintained, unpaved roads pass through a variety of natural
communities and offer opportunities to observe wildlife, wildflowers,
butterflies and much more.
Vehicle
use regulations.
