Recreation

A wealth of opportunities

In Florida, residents and visitors have a multitude of choices for outdoor recreation.  Fish for marlin or trophy largemouth bass.  Hunt for Osceola turkey or white-tailed deer.  Paddle a kayak down a secluded stream or head for the open water in your motorboat.  Train your binoculars on any of the 500+ species of birds that live in or migrate through Florida.

Consider this page your gateway to the safe enjoyment of outdoor recreation activities available to you and your family year-round. 

What's your pleasure?

Boating - Surrounded on 3 sides by the Gulf and Atlantic; over 50,000 miles of flowing water.  No wonder so many people enjoy boating in the Sunshine State. 

Hunting - Season dates, bag limits, regulations and more information.  Florida's Wildlife Management Area system gives you hunting access to over 5.8 million acres. 

Fishing - Over 2,200 miles of tidal shoreline, 3 million acres of lakes and 12,000 miles of rivers and streams.  Whether you fish from shore, pier, riverbank or boat - it's easy to see why Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World.

Outfitters and Guides - As a public service, we allow outfitters and guides to list their businesses publish this directory to help you plan your next outing.

Wildlife Management Areas - On Florida's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), you can enjoy a number of outdoor experiences.

Wildlife Viewing - After visiting this section, you'll understand why 4.2 million people enjoy some form of wildlife viewing in Florida.