Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
SOUTHERN GLADES
WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
1999-2000
REGULATIONS SUMMARY AND AREA MAP
A COOPERATIVE PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL AREA
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FLORIDA
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
This brochure is designed to provide the public with
information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting
and other recreational use on the Southern Glades 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 print.
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.
For additional information pertaining to hunting, trapping and
fishing, consult current editions of 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 or their subagents.
PERMIT, STAMP AND LICENSE INFORMATION:
Persons utilizing the wildlife and environmental areas are
required to have appropriate licenses, stamps and permits for
hunting and/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 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 all 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.
3. Archery Permit: This $5 permit is required when hunting during
the archery hunt.
4. Muzzleloading Gun Permit: This $5 permit is required when
hunting during the muzzleloading gun hunt.
5. State Waterfowl Permit: This $3 permit is required while
hunting ducks.
6. 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.
7. Migratory Bird Permit: This free permit is required when
hunting migratory game birds.
8. Fishing License: Information on the categories and costs of
fishing licenses is available in the Florida Freshwater Fishing
and Area Regulations pamphlet.
OPEN SEASONS:
1. Fishing--Permitted throughout the year.
2. Frogging--December 6 through March 4.
3. Archery--September 11 through October 10.
4. Muzzleloading Gun--October 15 through 17.
5. General Gun--October 30 through December 5.
6. Duck, Coot and Snipe--May be hunted during seasons established
by the Commission for these species (see Migratory Game Bird
Hunting Regulations pamphlets).
LEGAL TO TAKE:
Only those species listed below are legal to take.
1. White-tailed Deer--Deer with one or more antlers at least five
inches in length visible above the hairline may be taken during
the archery, muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons.
2. Wild Hogs--Wild hogs with a shoulder height of 15 inches or
more may be taken during the archery, muzzleloading gun and
general gun seasons.
3. Migratory game birds--Ducks, coots and snipe may be taken
during seasons established by the Commission for these species.
See Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations pamphlet for
information on species of ducks legal to take.
BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS:
1. Deer--Daily limit 2, possession limit 4.
2. Wild Hog--Daily limit 1, possession limit 2.
3. Duck, Coot and Snipe--See Migratory Game Bird Hunting
Regulations pamphlets.
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 herein.
1. Leaving litter or any visible man-made objects in the area is
prohibited and a violation of F.S. 403.413.
2. Driving a metal object into any tree or hunting from a tree
into which a metal object has been driven is prohibited.
3. Killing swimming deer is prohibited.
4. It is unlawful to damage, destroy or remove any trees or other
vegetation from state lands.
5. Fires are prohibited.
6. Building materials, permanent household goods and the erection
of permanent structures are prohibited.
7. No person shall release any wildlife on this wildlife and
environmental area, nor shall they plant any vegetation on this
area, without landowner or Commission authorization.
8. Taking fox is prohibited.
9. Hawks, owls, ospreys, kites, eagles and other birds of prey
are protected by federal and state laws.
10. The use of live decoys, traps, snares, nets or recorded game
calls is prohibited.
11. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other
food for wildlife on this area.
12. Non-migratory game may be hunted from one-half hour before
sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. The disturbance or removal of any manmade or cultural or
natural materials or features, or non renewable resources is
prohibited
16. Public access is prohibited in areas posted as
"Restricted" for protection of threatened or endangered
species or environmentally sensitive areas.
GUNS OR DOGS:
17. Dogs are prohibited except waterfowl retrievers may be used
during the duck, coot and snipe seasons.
18. 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.
19. The possession of firearms is prohibited during periods when
the area is not open to hunting by the use of firearms.
20. Only muzzleloading guns are permitted on the area during
muzzleloading gun season.
21. 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.
22. 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, or setguns are prohibited.
23. Hunting deer with full-jacketed bullets or any rimfire
cartridge is prohibited.
24. Children under the age of 16 may not be in possession of a
firearm unless in the presence of a supervising adult.
25. Hunting with gun and light is prohibited.
26. The possession of any firearm containing shells or cartridges
or capped or primed muzzleloading guns is prohibited on levees,
improved roads and at check stations. The discharge of guns is
prohibited on, from or across any check station, levee or
improved road.
27. Hunting or the discharge of any firearm east of C-109, within
500 yards of the Dade Work Camp or any building is prohibited.
28. The use or possession of a loaded firearm while under the
influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances or
controlled substances is prohibited (F.S. 790.151).
29. The possession of firearms or crossbows during the archery
season is prohibited.
VEHICLES:
30. Motorized vehicles and boats (including tracked vehicles,
ATVs and airboats) are prohibited in the area except that
airboats may be used in Units 1 and 4 from December 1
through March 1, and outboard motor boats may be
used within canals.
31. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to obstruct
roads, gates or trails.
CAMPING:
32. Camping is prohibited.
SEARCH:
33. 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 acquired under the Save Our Rivers (SOR)
program. 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 provide 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 hunter 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 random discharge of
firearms have become increasingly threatening to the quality of
the hunting and the general outdoor experience.
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER. TAKE TRASH OUT WITH YOU.
Since you have the privilege of using this wildlife and
environmental area, go the extra mile to exercise great caution
and care while fishing, hunting, 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.