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T. M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area-- Explore by: Location : Activity : Name -- What are WMAs? -- Publications -- Additional Resources -- | |
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T. M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area is a nearly 6,300-acre restoration project in the upper St. Johns Basin in southwest Brevard County. The project comprises 3,000 acres of intensively managed impoundments, with the remaining acres being maintained as open marsh habitat. The project is designed to create high-quality wetland habitat for wintering, migrating, and resident waterfowl, and other wetland life, and to provide recreational opportunities to the public. Hunting of ducks, coots, and snipe is permitted in season. Two loop trails offer opportunities for horseback riding on the levees. 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 For updated information regarding public access to Broadmoor please call the T.M. Goodwin WMA office at (321) 726-2862.
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. All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. There are also hiking, biking and fishing opportunities on the area. Paddling opportunities exist in Goodwin Lake year-round and in the impoundments on Goodwin and Broadmoor in the fall and winter when they are flooded. Vehicle access for Goodwin is on Mondays and Thursdays, and vehicle access for Broadmoor is on Thursdays only. Camping is not permitted. The T. M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area is part of the Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
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