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Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area

Gulf Hammock WMA

Managed in cooperation with the Plum Creek Timber Company.

Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area is a 24,000 plus-acre privately owned timber plantation in southwest Levy County consisting of planted pine, cypress swamp and creekside hardwoods. Public access is permitted on the area only when hunting is allowed and a recreation use permit is required. White-tailed deer, wild hogs, gray squirrels, quail, eastern cottontail rabbits and turkeys may be hunted in season.

Hunting

For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted during designated hunting seasons. You must obtain a recreational use permit, in addition to a valid Florida fishing license. Both can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

Camping

Camping is not allowed on this area.

Wildlife

The diverse habitats found here support a range of common and imperiled wildlife.  

Add your bird observation to the Gulf Hammock WMA 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 Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area.