Managed in cooperation with
South Florida Water Management District |
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Frog Pond WMA consists of nearly 500 acres and is part of a
5,385-acre former agricultural area purchased by the state in
1994 as part of Everglades restoration. The South Florida Water
Management District is working to restore freshwater flow to
Taylor Slough, which originates in the western part of Frog Pond
and continues into the Everglades. Frog Pond is south of SR
9336, eight miles west of Homestead, and north of the Southern
Glades Wildlife Environmental Area. Eight
Special Opportunity Dove Hunts are scheduled
each year and on these days access to the area is restricted to
individuals who possess a Special Opportunity Dove Hunt Permit.
An annual special opportunity dove field permit is also
available. The Frog Pond dove field is located just outside the
entrance of Everglades National Park. Other recreational
opportunities on the area include fishing, wildlife viewing,
hiking, biking, and paddling. A multi-use trail borders Frog
Pond on the east and two canals on the east and west sides of
the area provide fishing opportunities. Lucky Hammock, located
beside Arrow Jet Road, is an excellent birding spot. During
migration, this area is a "jump off" site for the Atlantic
Flyway, giving birders viewing access to migrating raptors, such
as the
peregrine falcon, and Neotropical migrants, including
painted buntings and numerous warblers. This area is part of
the Great
Florida Birding Trail. The
Florida panther has been seen on the area and it is not
uncommon to view
white-tailed
deer. |
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