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Cedar Key Scrub Wildlife Management Area

gopher frog

Managed in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Cedar Key Scrub WMA consists of over 4,900 acres of tidal marsh, cypress swamp, scrub oak and flatwoods north of Cedar Key in Levy County.

Hunting

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

Fishing

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

Recreation

Recreational activities include hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and picnicking.

For more information, visit the Florida DEP's webpage for Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve and FWC's regulations summary brochure for Cedar Key Scrub WMA.

Wildlife

The wetlands found at Cedar Key Scrub WMA provide habitat for roseate spoonbills, wood storks and amphibians such as one-toed amphibians. Drier areas support Florida mice, gopher frogs, indigo snakes and Florida scrub-jay.

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve is a Great Florida Birding Trail site.

Add your bird observations to these eBird hotspots:

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve eBird Hotspot

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve--CR 347 parking eBird Hotspot

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve--SR 24 parking eBird Hotspot

More Information

Visit Florida Department of Environmental Protection's web site for Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve.

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