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Beth Bartos |
Flying Eagle WMA is a mosaic of lakes, marshes, and swamps along five
miles of the Withlacoochee River in southeastern Citrus County. More
than 10,000 acres provide recreation opportunities and help recharge the
Floridan aquifer. Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and primitive
camping are some of the recreational opportunities available. There are 13 miles of trails for bicycling, and 16
miles of wooded trails for hiking. Wildlife on the area include
feral
hog,
white-tailed deer,
gray squirrel,
gopher
tortoise,
American
alligator,
swallow-tailed kites and
wild turkey. Roads are scenic and pass through either
dry, sandy, wooded hammocks or improved pasture. Horseback riding is
allowed on nine miles of trails. Paddling is permitted in the creeks
and marshes but you need a permit from the Southwest Florida Water
Management District to use a vehicle to transport your boat to the
closest water entry. This area is a site on the
Great Florida Birding Trail.
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