photo of sunset
Linda King

In the fall, hunting pressure on Corbett is intense. Hunters can camp at a number of sites and enjoy fishing in semi-circular, stocked manmade ponds. The Hungryland Slough Boardwalk and Trail is located far from the hunting area and is open year-round. Hiking along the 1.2-mile trail is most pleasant in the fall, winter, and spring. In the spring and fall, oak hammocks and cypress swamps along the trail are alive with songs of migratory warblers. During fall and winter, you may see pairs of sandhill cranes that nest on the area. In the summer, the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp External Website offers a host of programs for youth and families. The cooler, drier months of the year are good for camping and wading bird observation.

Hunters must comply with all hunting regulations
Hunting Regulations and Maps 

J.W. Corbett Hunt Calendar - Year-at-a-Glance PDF
(Calendar does not reflect  migratory game bird hunting seasons.)

Seasons SummaryDates (range July 2012 through June 2013)
Archery August 25 through September 16
Muzzleloading Gun September 29 through October 14
General Gun November 3 through January 1
Small Game January 2 through February 10
Spring Turkey - Youth February 23-24 (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)
Spring Turkey March 2 through April 7 (Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays only) (Legal shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.)


FWC Facts:
Whooping cranes, the tallest of North American birds, stand nearly 5 feet tall. Their wingspan measures between 7 and 8 feet.

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