Belmore Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with the Florida Forest Service.

Belmore WMA occupies over 8,700 acres of the Ates Creek Tract in the Belmore State Forest. The WMA is located in south-central Clay County, approximately 16 miles from Green Cove Springs. Ates Creek, a tributary of the South Fork of Black Creek, flows through the forest for six miles. The variety of natural communities here provides public recreation opportunities and wildlife habitat while performing essential roles in the protection of water quality, groundwater recharge, flood control and aquatic habitat.

Hunting

For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Belmore WMA.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted year-round. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and wildlife viewing. The network of unpaved roads is ideal for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

For more information, visit the Florida Forest Service's webpage for Belmore State Forest and FWC's regulations summary brochure for Belmore WMA.

Wildlife

In addition to a variety of resident and migratory songbirds, wildlife such as black bears, gopher tortoises, fox squirrels, alligators and eastern indigo snakes have been observed in the forest.

Add you bird observations to the Belmore State Forest eBird hotspot.

More Information

For an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, rules regarding dogs and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Belmore WMA.

See also the Florida Forest Service's webpage for Belmore State Forest.