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Twin Rivers Wildlife Management Area

Twin Rivers

Managed in cooperation with
Suwannee River Water Management District
Florida Forest Service

Twin Rivers Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 9,000 acres in 14 non-contiguous tracts in Madison, Hamilton and Suwannee counties. Most of the land is in the 100-year floodplain of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers. Natural communities include river bottom hardwoods, upland hardwoods, natural pines and pine plantations. 

Hunting

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

Fishing

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

Camping

Camping is not allowed during periods open to hunting.

Permits are required for camping during non-hunting periods. The Florida Forest Service issues camping permits.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and picnicking are allowed.

Wildlife

Portions of the Florida Trail follow the Suwannee River, where alligatorotter and beaver may be observed.

This area is a site on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.

Add your bird observations to the Twin Rivers WMA eBird Hotspots:

Twin Rivers State Forest - Westwood East and West

Twin Rivers State Forest - Ellaville Tract

More Information

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

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