Talquin Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with
Florida Forest Service

Talquin WMA consists of more than 3,000 acres and is one of nine major tracts in the 19,347-acre Lake Talquin State Forest. Four miles west of Tallahassee, the wildlife management area is bordered to the north by the Ochlockonee River and Lake Talquin. Most of the area is dominated by pinelands, although outstanding examples of slope and ravine forests are found on the western portion of the tract. The area is popular with squirrel and deer hunters. Service roads are available for horseback riding, biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.  Children under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet when horseback riding on public lands.  For more detailed information go to Nicole's Law .  All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. Wildlife on the area includes red-shouldered hawks, bobcats, gopher tortoise, coyotes, osprey, wild turkey, and bald eagles. Camping is prohibited.

Rules Regarding Dogs

• For purposes other than hunting, dogs are allowed, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. Dogs are prohibited in areas posted as "Closed to Public Access" by FWC administrative action. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
• Hunting dogs may be taken onto the WMA after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of a season and shall be removed by 6 p.m. one day after the end of the season. Hunting with dogs, other than bird dogs or retrievers, is prohibited. Dogs are prohibited in areas posted as "Closed to Public Access" by FWC administrative action. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game.

• Visit Florida Forest Service's information on Lake Talquin State Forest.

• View FWC's Regulations Summary for Talquin for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.