Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
HOLEY LAND
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
1999-2000
REGULATIONS SUMMARY AND AREA MAP
A COOPERATIVE PUBLIC WILDLIFE AND RECREATIONAL AREA
STATE OF FLORIDA
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
An Equal Opportunity Agency
This brochure is designed to provide the public with
information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting
and other recreational use on the Holey Land Wildlife Management
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 print. For the exact
wording of the 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 the
quota hunt application forms should provide the information
necessary for you to plan your hunting activities.
For information pertaining to hunting on private lands and
trapping, consult the current Florida Hunting Handbook. This
publication is available from any Commission office as well as
county tax collectors and their subagents.
PERMIT, STAMP AND LICENSE INFORMATION:
Persons utilizing the wildlife management areas are required to
have appropriate licenses, stamps and permits. 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
the county tax collector. 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, Trapping License, Fishing 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 management 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,except during the special-opportunity
alligator hunt.
3. General Gun-Vehicle Quota Permit: General gun-vehicle quota
permits are available at no charge, are required of vehicle
operators during the general gun-vehicle season. General
gun-vehicle quota permit applications are available at regional
offices of the Commission on or about June 28.
To apply for this permit, obtain a general gun-vehicle quota
permit application and follow the printed instructions.
4. Special-opportunity Alligator Hunt Permit: A no-cost
special-opportunity permit is required to hunt alligators on this
area during the special-opportunity alligator hunt (no
exemptions). There are 10 permits available for the
special-opportunity alligator hunt. Applications are available at
the regional offices of the Commission on or about May 1.
Transfer of Permits: Holey Land general gun-vehicle quota permits
and deer tags are not transferable. The sale or purchase of any
quota hunt permit is prohibited. Special-opportunity
alligator permits are not transferable.
5. Archery Permit: This $5 permit is required when hunting during
the archery hunt.
6. Muzzleloading Gun Permit: This $5 permit is required when
hunting during the muzzleloading gun hunt.
7. State Waterfowl Permit: This $3 permit is required while
hunting ducks.
8. Federal Duck Stamp: Any hunter 16 years of age or older must
possess a federal duck stamp while hunting ducks. This $15 stamp
is available at post offices.
9. Migratory Bird Permit: This free permit is required when
hunting migratory game birds.
10. Off-road Vehicle Registration: Any vehicle used on the area
must have a current license plate or off-road vehicle
registration decal and validation sticker. Applications for an
off-road vehicle registration decal are available at regional
offices of the Commission. The registration decal costs $10 and
must be renewed annually.
11. Alligator Trapping License: This license is required
of special-opportunity alligator hunt permit holders. An
alligator trapping license can be obtained by submitting the fee
payment of ($250 for residents and $1000 for non-residents) along
with the completed application to the Commission's Tallahassee
office.
BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS:
1. Deer--1 during archery hunt, 1 during muzzleloading gun hunt
and 1 during the general-gun walk hunt. One per tag during the
general gun-vehicle season.
2. Hog--Daily limit 1, yearly limit 2 (all seasons combined).
Only one hog per day per vehicle may be taken during the general
gun-vehicle season.
3. Gray squirrel, quail, rabbit--Daily limit 12, possession limit
24 for each game species.
4 Raccoon, opossum, armadillo, beaver, coyote, skunk, nutria--No
bag limits.
5. Migratory game birds--See Migratory Game Bird Hunting
Regulations pamphlet.
6. Alligator-1 per special-opportunity alligator hunt
permit.
GENERAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 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
management 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 herein.
1. Driving a metal object into any tree or hunting from a tree
into which a metal object has been driven is prohibited.
2. No person shall cut or destroy any tree or remove any tree,
shrub or protected plant (as listed in F.S. 581.185) from any
wildlife management area without written permission from the
landowner or primary land manager.
3. Wild hogs may not be transported alive.
4. It is unlawful for any person to leave any garbage or refuse
or in any way litter in the management area. This includes
dumping refuse or wastes from any trailer or vehicle.
5. The wanton or willful waste of wildlife is prohibited.
6. Fires other than camp fires are prohibited.
7. Non-migratory game may be hunted from one-half hour before
sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
8. The head and evidence of sex may not be removed from the
carcass of any deer on the area. Portions of the carcass may be
removed immediately prior to cooking.
9. No person shall release any wildlife on this wildlife
management area.
10. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other
food for wildlife on this wildlife management area.
11. Killing swimming deer is prohibited.
12. Taking of fox is prohibited.
13. The use of live decoys, traps, snares, nets or recorded game
calls is prohibited.
14. Hunting, fishing, trapping or the possession of dogs is
prohibited in areas posted as "CLOSED."
15. Persons shall enter and exit the area from the L-5 or Miami
Canal levees only.
16. Any person hunting deer or accompanying another person
hunting deer shall wear at least 500 square inches of daylight
fluorescent-orange material above the waistline as an outer
garment. This is not required when hunting during an archery-only
season.
17. Deer may be dismembered in the field or camp, but each
portion shall have a tag affixed to it identifying the name,
address and hunting license number of the person who killed it;
the date and location at which it was taken; and shall be readily
traceable to the portion of the animal bearing the sex
identification.
GUNS OR DOGS:
18. Hunting with a gun and light is prohibited.
19. Hunting with dogs is permitted only during the general
gun-vehicle season, except retrievers may be used during
waterfowl season.
20. The possession or use of rifles or pistols is prohibited
after the end of the general gun-vehicle season.
21. For taking non-migratory game, only shotguns, rifles,
pistols, longbows (including compound and recurved bows),
crossbows (during the general gun hunt only) or birds of prey may
be used.
22. For hunting deer, muzzleloading guns firing a single bullet
must be at least .40 caliber; those firing two or more balls must
be 20 gauge or larger.
23. Hunting deer with full-jacketed bullets or any rimfire
cartridge is prohibited.
24. Fully automatic firearms, silencer-equipped firearms,
centerfire semi-automatic rifles having a magazine capable of
holding more than five rounds, explosive or drug-injecting
devices, and setguns are prohibited.
25. No person shall have a gun in manual possession while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
26. Children under the age of 16 may not be in possession of a
firearm unless in the presence of a supervising adult.
27. The display or use of a gun on or upon the L-5 or Miami Canal
levees in a manner capable of taking wildlife is prohibited.
28. The possession of any firearm containing shells or cartridges
or any capped or primed muzzleloading gun is prohibited at check
stations or public campsites. The discharge of guns is prohibited
on, from or across any campsite, check station, levee or improved
road.
29. Guns or dogs are prohibited on areas posted as
"CLOSED."
30. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest wildlife
during any period in which hunting with dogs is prohibited.
31. No person shall possess any dog during any period in which
hunting with dogs is prohibited, unless the dog is a non-hunting
breed and kept restrained.
32. Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game.
33. Authorized hunting equipment or dogs may be taken onto the
area after 8 a.m. one day before the opening of the hunt and
shall be removed from the area before 6 p.m. one day after the
hunt.
VEHICLES:
34. Any vehicle used in the area must have a current license tag
or an off-road vehicle registration decal and validation sticker.
35. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to obstruct
roads, gates or trails.
36. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle,
aircraft or boat while under power is prohibited.
37. The use or presence of vehicles on wildlife islands, tree
islands or tree strands is prohibited.
38. All vehicles are prohibited from the end of the established
duck and coot season through April 30. Airboats are allowed
during this time period.
39. Vehicles are prohibited on all levees except L-5 and Miami
Canal levees.
40. All vessels including airboats operated outside of Water
Management District Canals must display an orange flag at least
10 inches wide by 12 inches long at least 10 feet above the
bottom of the vessel.
41. No motor vehicle shall be operated on any part of the
wildlife management area posted as "CLOSED" by
administrative action because of inclement weather, poor road
conditions, construction, management activities or wildlife
surveys.
CAMPING:
42. Camping is permitted only on the L-5 and Miami Canal levees.
43. Only tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles may
be used for camping. Camps may not be set up in the area prior to
seven days before archery season and all vehicles, camps, tents
and other camping equipment and litter must be removed no later
than 6 p.m. seven days after the close of the general gun season.
The erection of any permanent structure is prohibited.
44. Camping during the period from 8 days following the close of
the general gun season to 8 days prior to the archery season is
permitted but only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Camps may
not be left unattended for more than 24 hours during this period.
45. The construction of docks of any type is prohibited.
CHECK STATIONS:
46. All hunters except special-opportunity alligator hunt
participants when taking alligators, shall check out at a check
station and record their game harvest. Please refer to map for
location of self-check station boxes.
SEARCH:
47. A wildlife officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat when
he or she reasonably believes a violation has been committed.
ARCHERY:
August 28 through September 19.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Hunting license, wildlife
management area permit, archery permit, state waterfowl permit
and federal waterfowl stamp (if hunting ducks), migratory bird
permit (if hunting migratory game birds).
Legal to Take--Deer with one or more antlers at least five inches
in length visible above the hairline, wild hogs with a shoulder
height of 15 inches or more, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit,
opossum, raccoon, beaver, coyote, armadillo, skunk, nutria and
migratory game birds (except crows) in season.
Regulations Unique to the Archery Hunt--In addition to these
regulations, all General Wildlife Management Area Regulations
shall apply.
1. Possession or use of firearms or crossbows while archery
hunting is prohibited.
2. All vehicles and airboats are prohibited except on levees,
although airboats are allowed for hunting ducks and coots when
these species are legal to take.
3. Hunting with dogs is prohibited except that waterfowl
retrievers are permitted during the early duck season.
4. Centerfire shotguns are permitted on the area for hunting
migratory game birds when one or more of these species are legal
to take (see Migratory Game Bird section and the current
Migratory Game Bird Regulations pamphlet).
SPECIAL-OPPORTUNITY ALLIGATOR:
September 1 through 15.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Alligator
trapping license and special-opportunity alligator hunt permit.
Legal to Take--Only non-hatchling alligators may be
taken.
Regulations Unique to the Special Opportunity Alligator
Hunt--In addition to these regulations, all General Wildlife
Management Area Regulations shall apply and alligators may only
be taken in accordance with the provisions of the
special-opportunity alligator hunt permit.
1. Alligators may be taken only by the use of baited,
wooden pegs less than 2 inches in length attached to a hand-held
restraining line and hand-held snares, harpoons, gigs, snatch
hooks, and manually operated spears, spearguns, crossbows, and
bows with projectiles attached to a restraining line.
2. Bang sticks are permitted for taking alligators
attached to a restraining line.
3. Alligators shall be killed immediately upon capture
and a CITES tag and alligator harvest tag shall be locked through
the skin of the carcass within 6 inches of the tip of the tail.
4. Alligators may only be taken in the area and during
the dates specified in the special-opportunity alligator hunt
permit.
5. Alligator hunters may operate airboats throughout the
area when taking alligators. Guns may be transported by airboat
for the purpose of taking alligators.
6. Alligators may be taken from ½ hour before sunset to
½ hour after sunrise unless otherwise provided by permit.
7. Meat from harvested alligators may not be sold for
human consumption.
MUZZLELOADING GUN:
October 2 through 17.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Hunting license, wildlife
management area permit, muzzleloading gun permit, migratory bird
permit (if hunting migratory game birds).
Legal to Take--Deer with one or more antlers at least five inches
in length visible above the hairline, wild hogs with a shoulder
height of 15 inches or more, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit,
raccoon, opossum, beaver, coyote, armadillo, skunk, nutria and
migratory game birds (except crows) in season.
Regulations Unique to the Muzzleloading Gun Hunt--In addition to
these regulations, all General Wildlife Management Area
Regulations shall apply.
1. Only muzzleloading guns are allowed.
2. All vehicles and airboats are prohibited except on levees,
although airboats are allowed for hunting ducks and coots when
these species are legal to take.
3. Hunting with dogs is prohibited.
4. Centerfire shotguns are permitted on the area for hunting
migratory game birds when one or more of these species are legal
to take (see Migratory Game Bird section and the current
Migratory Game Bird Regulations pamphlet).
GENERAL GUN-WALK:
October 23 through 31.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Hunting license, wildlife
management area permit, state waterfowl permit and federal
waterfowl stamp (if hunting ducks), migratory bird permit (if
hunting migratory game birds).
Legal to Take--Deer with one or more antlers at least five inches
in length visible above the hairline, wild hogs with a shoulder
height of 15 inches or more, gray squirrel, quail, rabbit,
raccoon, opossum, beaver, coyote, armadillo, skunk, nutria and
migratory game birds (except crows) in season.
Regulations Unique to the General Gun-Walk Hunt--In addition to
these regulations, all General Wildlife Management Area
Regulations shall apply.
1. Only ATVs with an engine displacement not exceeding 450 cc are
permitted for hunting. No person shall hunt from or occupy any
ATV in motion with handlebars, platform or structure more than 4
feet above the lowest bottom surface of the ATV. Other vehicles
including airboats are prohibited except on levees, although
airboats are allowed for hunting ducks and coots when these
species are legal to take.
2. Hunting with dogs is prohibited except that waterfowl
retrievers are permitted during the waterfowl season.
GENERAL GUN-VEHICLE:
November 6 through 21 under
permit only.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Hunting license, wildlife
management area permit, state waterfowl permit and federal
waterfowl stamp (if hunting ducks), migratory bird permit (if
hunting migratory game birds). Vehicle operators must have a
general gun-vehicle permit.
Legal to Take--Deer with one or more antlers at least five inches
in length visible above the hairline under permit only, wild hogs
with a shoulder height of 15 inches or more, gray squirrel,
quail, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, coyote, armadillo, skunk
and nutria, migratory game birds (except crows) when in season.
Regulations Unique to the General Gun-Vehicle Hunt--In addition
to these regulations, all General Wildlife Management Area
Regulations shall apply:
1. All deer shall be tagged immediately with a non-reusable game
tag provided by the Commission.
2. The area is closed to all vehicles including airboats except
those authorized by Holey Land general gun-vehicle permits or
those airboats used for hunting ducks and coots when these
species are legal to take.
3. The area is closed to walk hunting.
4. Hunting with dogs is permitted.
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS:
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Hunting license, wildlife
management area permit, state waterfowl permit and federal
waterfowl stamp (if hunting ducks), migratory bird permit.
Legal to Take--Duck, coot, common moorhen, rail, doves and snipe
during the open season established by the Commission for these
species.
Regulations Unique to Migratory Game Birds--See Migratory Game
Bird Hunting Regulations pamphlet. In addition to these
regulations, all General Wildlife Management Area Regulations
shall apply:
1. The use of lead shot for taking ducks and coots is prohibited.
2. Retrievers are allowed during the waterfowl season.
3. Airboats are allowed for hunting during the duck and coot
seasons.
FISHING AND FROGGING:
Permitted throughout the year.
Permit, Stamp and License Requirements--Fishing license (required
for fishing only).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975 must have passed a
Commission-approved hunter safety course prior to being issued a
hunting license.
2. 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 a wildlife management area. Target practice and
random discharge of firearms have become increasing threats to
the quality of the hunting experience.
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER. TAKE TRASH OUT WITH YOU.
In recent years, unauthorized and uncontrolled fires have
caused severe damage to area wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Controlled fires are beneficial only when they are of the proper
size and location and when area conditions are suitable.
UNCONTROLLED FIRES DO NOT BENEFIT WILDLIFE. Please use caution
with campfires, smoking materials and vehicles to prevent damage
to wildlife habitats.
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.