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Talquin WMA

Managed in cooperation with
Florida Division of Forestry

Talquin WMA consists of more than 3,000 acres and is one of nine major tracts in the 17,491-acre Lake Talquin State Forest. Four miles west of Tallahassee, the wildlife management area is bordered to the north by the Ochlockonee River and Lake Talquin. Most of the area is dominated by pinelands, although outstanding examples of slope and ravine forests are found on the western portion of the tract. The area is popular with squirrel and deer hunters. Service roads are available for horseback riding, biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.  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 .  All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. Wildlife on the area includes red-shouldered hawks , bobcats, gopher tortoise, coyotes, osprey, wild turkey, and bald eagles. This area is a site on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Camping is prohibited.

• Visit Florida Division of Forestry's information on Lake Talquin State Forest.

• View FWC's Regulations Summary for Talquin for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.