Recreation (updated
yearly)
In support of the resource management goals and objectives for the
area and to provide a quality experience for all area users, the following
recreation activities are allowed. The Apalachicola
River WEA Recreation Guide is a useful resource when visiting this
area.
Bill Murdick
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Alan Hallman
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In the fall, the area is very popular with squirrel hunters, many of
whom set up primitive campsites and enjoy fishing as well as hunting.
An 40-acre dove field is planted annually with brown-top millet, Japanese
millet, and other agronomic grain crops and is open during the
dove
season. For information about the dove fields, read FWC's
General Information on WMA Dove Fields for the 2007-2008 season. More current
dove field conditions can be obtained on the Field
Update page. The deer and turkey populations on the area are fairly
low.
Florida Photo Archives
Bass Fishing on Saul Creek, 1947
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Fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, and bream is excellent.
Numerous creeks and tributaries to the Apalachicola flow through the
property, offering nearly unlimited recreational potential for anglers
as well as paddlers. Reference the
map
of Apalachicola River WEA (pdf file) for
boat ramp locations. Fishing
license information.
The area's outstanding wildlife habitats, including floodplain forest,
sawgrass marshes, and pine flatwoods, support significant populations
of both rare and common wildlife. This area is part of the
Great
Florida Birding Trail. Visit the Wildlife
page for more information about the area's wildlife. You may also
request a copy or download or print the
Apalachicola River Bird List -
pdf file.
Interpretive trail at Sand Beach through cabbage palm hammock.
Biking is permitted on roads or along trams. A network of roads in
excess of 50 miles is available for biking.
Geoff Brown
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Excellent opportunities for canoeing and kayaking on the Apalachicola
and its tributaries. The best times to paddle are fall and spring when
temperatures are pleasant and bugs are few. April and October are great
months to view swamp lilies, swamp roses, and asters. The Apalachicola
River WEA Paddling Trail system was awarded the American Canoe
Association (ACA) "Recommended Water Trail for 2006." Learn about some
of the paddling opportunities. Reference
the map of Apalachicola
River WEA (pdf file) for boat ramp locations.
Roads pass through a variety of natural
communities and offer the exploring driver opportunities to observe
wildlife, wild flowers and much more
on Florida's wild lands. Vehicle
use regulations.
Liz Sparks
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Camping is permitted throughout the area, except where posted as no
camping. Camping is limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping
vehicles. No permit is required.
