Goethe Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with the Florida Forest Service.

Goethe Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 48,000 acres in southeastern Levy County, south of Bronson. Within Goethe are more than 15 natural community types, including cypress swamps and sandhills.

Hunting

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

Fishing

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

Camping

Camping is allowed year-round through a permit obtained from the Florida Forest Service.

Recreation

An extensive trail system may be accessed at various trailheads, and recreational activities include hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking. For more information about recreation, see the Florida Forest Service’s webpage for Goethe State Forest.

Wildlife

The large tract of old-growth longleaf pines on the area is home to the rare red-cockaded woodpecker, as well as the gopher tortoise, southern fox squirrel and bald eagle.

Goethe State Forest is a site on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. 

Add your bird observations to the Goethe 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 Goethe WMA.