SUV Access for North Central Region
Special Use Vehicle Summary 2024-2025
Area-Specific Stipulations for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wildlife Environmental Areas (WEAs), and Public Small Game Hunting Areas (PSGHAs)
For information on additional areas, call (386) 758-0525 or view SUV Permit Summaries by Region.
Revised October 2024
Alligator Lake PSGHA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Andrews WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Bell Ridge WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Belmore WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Big Bend WMA
Hickory Mound Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed. If using another vehicle to transport your ATV, the International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee and ATV.
Jena Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed. If using another vehicle to transport your ATV, the International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee and ATV.
Snipe Island Unit
Snipe Island SUV Map
In addition to named or numbered roads, vehicles may be operated on roads posted as open to SUV permit holders (These roads are highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map available by calling the regional office (386) 758-0525 or viewing online). This permit does not allow the use of ATVs. The International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee.
Spring Creek Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. ATVs are allowed. If using another vehicle to transport your ATV, the International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee and ATV.
Tide Swamp Unit
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs. The International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee.
Big Shoals WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs. The International handicapped symbol hanger [provided for printing with this permit] shall be displayed on the vehicle used to transport the permittee.
Branan Field WEA
SUV permit is not valid on this area.
Camp Blanding WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cary WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cedar Key Scrub WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Citrus WMA
In addition to named or numbered roads, vehicles may be operated on roads highlighted by a solid red line on the SUV map available by calling the regional office (386) 758-0525 or viewing online. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed and one day prior to each season. User must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Withlacoochee Forestry Center Recreation Office (352-797-4140) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Cypress Creek WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Devil’s Hammock WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Flying Eagle WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Fort White WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Four Creeks WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Goethe PSGHA
User must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Goethe Headquarters after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. Operate a vehicle on service roads or well defined roads (not on firebreaks) only in the area open to hunting that lies north of SR 121 and west of CR 337. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Goethe WMA
User must obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Goethe Headquarters after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. Both permits must be kept on their person at all times. Operate a vehicle on service roads or well defined roads (not on firebreaks) only in the area open to hunting that lies north of SR 121 and west of CR 337. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Grove Park WMA
A Recreational Use Permit is required. Operate vehicles (including ATVs) only on roads and old logging roads. Do not drive over, through or between planted pines. All vehicles are prohibited in the walk-in areas north of CR 2082, adjacent to Orange Lake and along Camps Canal. Please note: The assistant allowed in this permit must be the non-hunting spouse of the permit holder, a dependent child of the permit holder who is under 16 years of age or another RUP holder for this WMA.
Gulf Hammock WMA
A Recreational Use Permit is required. Operate vehicles (including ATVs) only on roads and old logging roads. Do not drive over, through or between planted pines. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. Please note: The assistant allowed in this permit must be the non-hunting spouse of the permit holder, a dependent child of the permit holder who is under 16 years of age or another RUP holder for this WMA.
Hatchet Creek WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads and firebreaks. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Holton Creek WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Homosassa WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Jennings Forest WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks or well-defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
J.P. Hall Bayard Point WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads and firebreaks. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Lafayette Forest WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Little River WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Lochloosa WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Log Landing WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Lower Econfina River WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Mallory Swamp WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Middle Aucilla WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Nutrien - White Springs WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Osceola WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Potts WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads. Permit valid only during periods when vehicles are allowed for scouting and when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Raiford WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Ralph E. Simmons Memorial WMA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Santa Fe Swamp WEA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Steinhatchee Springs WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Suwannee Ridge WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Thomas Creek WMA
Kings Road Unit
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Troy Springs WMA
User must obtain a Special Use Authorization from the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) (386-362-1001 or recreation@srwmd.org) after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. The permit from the SRWMD will specify which trails the permittee may use. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed.
Twin Rivers WMA
Operate a vehicle on service roads, firebreaks, or well defined roads that are not physically closed to traffic via cable or gate. Permit valid only during periods when hunting with archery and gun equipment is allowed. This permit does not allow the use of ATVs.
Twin Rivers WMA
Blue Springs Unit
SUV permit not valid on this area.
Watermelon Pond WEA
SUV permit not valid on this area.