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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Fort Drum WMA consists of nearly 21,000 acres
in southwestern Indian River County. This area is a mosaic of
wetland and upland communities, including dry prairie, pine
flatwoods, hardwood swamps, and floodplain marsh. These diverse
habitats support
Florida sandhill crane,
wood stork,
crested caracara,
bald eagles,
white-tailed
deer,
wild turkey, and a large population of
feral hogs. A boardwalk through a hardwood swamp leads to Hog
Island, where trails and primitive camping sites have been
developed by the
Florida
Trail Association. A picnic pavilion and tables are adjacent
to Horseshoe Lake. Vehicle access to Horseshoe Lake during
non-hunting periods requires a permit from the St. John's Water
Management District. Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback
riding, hiking, biking, paddling, and camping are permitted on
the area. A special-opportunity permit is required to hunt
on this area during deer season, spring turkey season, and hog
hunts. For additional information, a
recreation guide is available from the St. Johns River Water Management
District. |
