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Jerry Pitts |
Apalachee consists of nearly 8,000 acres along
the Chattahoochee River and Lake Seminole in Jackson County
three miles north of Sneads. The area is divided into three
zones. The largest, Zone A, has approximately 520 acres of
agricultural fields and encompasses many types of habitat:
wetlands and ponds, rich bottomlands, and open stands of stately
longleaf pines that tower over the wiregrass on upland areas. Zones B and C are primarily floodplain forests. Scenic
River Road (CR 271) bisects much of the WMA and provides easy
access for wildlife viewing year round. Wildlife you might see
includes
alligators,
bald eagles, herons,
gopher tortoise,
fox
squirrels, and
beavers. Deer
and duck hunting are good on the area. Some
of the biggest deer in the state have come from Apalachee. The
WMA also offers the best public land prospects for quail hunters
in northwest Florida. Fishing is popular on Lake Seminole. The
lake is nationally known for its largemouth, hybrid, striped,
and white bass. Three boat landings, one on Lake Seminole and
two on the Chattahoochee River, are located on this area.
Camping is prohibited.
Three Rivers State Park is located 1 mile south of Apalachee
WMA. |
