Hilochee - When to Visit

Hilochee has good habitat for butterflies whose numbers peak in the fall. The best time to observe butterflies is between around 10:30 in the morning and 3:00 in the afternoon. Hiking, biking and horseback riding is best on non-hunting days in the fall through the spring. Three turkey hunts, including one youth turkey hunt, are held in the spring. On the main unit, fishing is by permit only and is restricted to daylight hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Fishing permits are free and may be obtained by calling the Southwest Regional Office at (863) 648-3200. No permits are required for the Osprey Unit; fishing is allowed year-round.

Hunters must comply with all hunting regulations

Hilochee

Hunting Regulations and Maps | Hunt Calendar - Year-at-a-Glance *

Seasons Summary	Dates (range July 2012 through June 2013)
Raccoon	August 2 through September 23 (1 1/2 hours before sunset on Thursdays until 1 1/2 hours after sunrise on Sundays only)
Small Game	January 25 through February 3
Wild Hog-Still	November 30 through December 2, January 11-13 and 18-20
Archery	February 8-10
Muzzleloading Gun	February 15-17
Spring Turkey - Youth	March 9-10 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)
Spring Turkey	March 22-24 and April 5-7 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)

Osprey Unit

Hunting Regulations and Maps | Hunt Calendar -Year-at-a-Glance *

Seasons Summary	Dates (range July 2012 through June 2013)
Archery	October 6-7 and 13-14
Family Hunt	November 10-11
Wild Hog-Still	November 24-25
Wild Hog-Dog	January 5-6 and 26-27
Small Game	January 31 through February 11
Spring Turkey - Youth	March 9-10 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)
Spring Turkey	April 12-13 and 19-20 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)

(*Calendar does not reflect migratory game bird hunting seasons.)