Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

CREW
WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
1999-2000
REGULATIONS SUMMARY AND AREA MAP
A COOPERATIVE PUBLIC WILDLIFE AND RECREATIONAL AREA
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Equal Opportunity Agencies

This brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of regulations pertaining to the Crew Wildlife and Environmental Area. To make it easier to learn about regulation changes on this area, regulations that are new or differ substantially from last year are shown in bold. For the exact wording of fish and wildlife laws and regulations, see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Code on file with the Secretary of State and state libraries. This brochure and quota hunt application should provide the information necessary for you to plan your recreational activities.
For additional information pertaining to hunting, trapping and fishing, consult the Florida Hunting Handbook, and the Florida Freshwater Sport Fishing Guide. These publications are available from any Commission office as well as county tax collectors and their subagents.

PERMITS, STAMP AND LICENSE INFORMATION:
Persons utilizing the wildlife and environmental area are required to have appropriate licenses, stamps and permit for hunting or fishing. Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older, and residents certified totally and permanently disabled as determined by a licensed Florida physician, Armed Forces or Veterans Administration, may obtain exemption certificates for most licenses, stamps and permits from county tax collectors. Hunters under age 16 and Florida residents in the U.S. Armed Forces, not stationed in Florida and home on leave with orders in possession are exempt from most permit, stamp and license requirements on this area.
Hunting License, Fishing License, Trapping License, and Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Wildlife Management Area, Wild Turkey and State Waterfowl permits may be purchased from county tax collectors, their subagents, or by telephone.
Unless exempted, all hunters on this wildlife and environmental area must have the following in their possession and display them upon request of any Commission employee.
1. Hunting license: Information on the categories and costs of hunting licenses is available in the Florida Hunting Handbook.
2. Wildlife Management Area permit: This $25 permit is required to hunt on this area.
3. Quota permits: A no-cost special quota hunt permit is required to hunt on this area, there are no exemptions. There are 25 special quota hunt permits available for each of the 9-day archery and the 9-day muzzleloading gun hunts. Special quota hunt permit applications are available from county tax collectors or their subagents on or about June 1. To apply for a permit, obtain a special quota hunt application and follow the printed instructions.
Transfer of Permits--Quota hunt permits are transferable. The sale or purchase of any quota permit is prohibited.
4. Archery Permit: This $5 permit is required when hunting during the archery season.
5. Muzzleloading Gun Permit: This $5 permit is required when hunting during the muzzleloading gun season.
6. Fishing License: Information on the categories and costs of fishing licenses is available in the Florida Freshwater Fishing and Area Regulation pamphlet.

OPEN SEASONS:
1. Archery--September 11 through 19, Corkscrew Marsh Unit only.
2. Muzzleloading Gun--October 16 through 24, Corkscrew Marsh Unit only.
3. Fishing--Permitted throughout the year.
4. Frogging­Permitted throughout the year.

LEGAL TO TAKE:
Only those species listed below are legal to take.
Wild Hogs--Wild hogs may be taken only during archery and muzzleloading gun hunts and only in the Corkscrew Marsh Unit.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS:
Wild hog--No size or bag limit.

GENERAL AREA REGULATIONS:
In addition to the regulations which follow, all general laws and regulations relating to wild animal life or freshwater aquatic life shall apply unless specifically excepted for this wildlife and environmental area. Hunting or the taking of wildlife or fish on this area shall be allowed only during the open seasons and in the manner set forth.

1. Constructing or erecting a permanent or semi-permanent structure is prohibited.
2. Fires other than campfires at approved campsites are prohibited.
3. It is unlawful to set fire to any forest, grass or woodlands or for any individual or group of individuals to build a warming fire or campfire and leave same unextinguished (Chapter 590, Florida Statutes).
4. It is unlawful for any person to leave any garbage or refuse or in any way litter.
5. It is unlawful to damage, destroy or possess any live or dead tree or other vegetation.
6. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited.
7. Planting of trees, shrubs or other vegetation is prohibited.
8. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area.
9. No person shall release any wildlife on this area.
10. Public access is prohibited in areas posted as "Restricted" for the protection of endangered or threatened species or enviromentally sensitive areas.
11. It is illegal to disturb or remove any manmade, cultural, or natural materials or features, including fences.

GUNS OR DOGS:
12. The possession or discharge of guns is prohibited except during periods in which their use for hunting is allowed.
13. Dogs are prohibited, except that dogs not normally used for hunting and kept under restraint may be possessed.
14. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest wildlife.
15. No person shall have any gun under his control while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. The possession of any firearm containing shells or cartridges, or any capped or primed muzzleloading gun is prohibited on any public campground or check station area.
17. The discharge of firearms is prohibited on, from or across any campsite or check station area.

VEHICLES:
18. Any vehicle used on the area must have a current license tag or an off-road vehicle registration decal and validation sticker.
19. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to obstruct roads, gates or firelanes.
20. Vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads.
21. No motor vehicle shall be operated or parked on any part of the wildlife area designated and posted as "CLOSED" because of inclement weather, poor road conditions, construction, management activities or wildlife surveys.
22. The use of tracked vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) or vessels, except canoes or kayaks, is prohibited.
23. The use or possession of horses is restricted to designated equestrian trails.

CAMPING:
24. The use of trailers or recreational vehicles for camping is prohibited.
25. Primitive camping is allowed at designated sites with written authorization from the South Florida Water Management District.

CHECK STATIONS:
26. Persons may enter and exit the area only at designated access points (see map). Foot access is allowed along the entire boundary of Flint Pen Strand Unit. For current information on access call the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission at (941) 643-4220 or (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
27. Hunters are required to check in and check out at a designated check station.
28. Persons may enter and exit the Corkscrew Marsh Unit only between sunrise and sunset.

SEARCH:
29. A wildlife officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat when he or she reasonably believes a violation has been committed.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. This land was purchased by the Save Our Rivers (SOR) program and other acquisition projects. The purpose of a wildlife and environmental area is to conserve and protect unique and irreplaceable wildlife habitats, restore areas to their original condition as much as possible, and allow controlled multiple recreational and educational uses consistent with this purpose.
2. Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975 must have passed a Commission-approved safety course prior to being issued a hunting license.
3. If you have any questions about this material, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (561) 625-5122 {(800) 955-8771 (TDD)}

COOPERATION REQUESTED:
Please do not discharge firearms at anything other than legal game while in this area. Target practice and the random discharge of firearms have become increasing threats to the quality of the hunting experience.
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER. TAKE TRASH OUT WITH YOU.
Since you have the privilege to use this wildlife and environmental area, go the extra mile to exercise great caution and care while fishing, hunting, hiking, sightseeing or using the area in any way--leave the area better than you found it. People, wildlife, the environment and conservation in general can only benefit.
The U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: The Office for Human Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.
The project described in this publication is part of a program funded by federal dollars under the Wildlife Restoration Act. Federal funds pay $1,827,066 or 31 percent of the cost of the program.

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