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J.W. Corbett - Planning Your Visit

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Hunting at J.W. Corbett WMA is most prevalent in the fall season. Hunters can camp at a number of sites, and fishing can be enjoyed in the semi-circular, stocked man-made ponds. The Bald Cypress Boardwalk and Trail is located far from the hunting area and is open year-round. Hiking along the 1.2-mile trail is most pleasant in the fall, winter, and spring. In the spring and fall, oak hammocks and cypress swamps along the trail come alive with the songs of migratory warblers. During fall and winter, you may see pairs of sandhill cranes that nest on the area. In the summer, the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp offers a host of programs for youth and families. The cooler, drier months of the year are good for camping and observing wading bird.

Get directions by selecting an entrance icon on the entrance finder map.

  • Download or order the J.W. Corbett recreation guide.
  • Dogs are permitted, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. Find regulations regarding hunting dogs in the regulations summary brochure.
  • Restrooms are located at the Bald Cypress Boardwalk parking area.
  • A Daily-Use Permit is required to enter this area, unless you have purchased a Wildlife Management Area Permit.
  • To hunt or fish you must possess the appropriate license and permit.
  • Through-hikers on the Ocean to Lake Trail are exempt from the day-use fee.
  • Public recreational access is allowed year-round except two weeks prior to archery season when the area is closed. Check the public access section of the regulations summary brochure for more information. Hiking on the Ocean to Lake Trail and the Bald Cypress Boardwalk and Trail is allowed year-round.
  • For more information on camping, see the regulations summary brochure.
  • During scheduled hunt days, all WMA visitors are encouraged to wear a daylight fluorescent orange shirt, vest, jacket and/or hat.

 

Calendar

J.W. Corbett Hunt Calendar


View hunting seasons and dates and download a 'Year-at-a-Glance' calendar of hunt days on the area.