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Hungryland PSGHA
 Specific Area pfs  4188

Regulations Summary and Area Map

July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025
 
 

This brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area. Regulations that are new or differ substantially from last year are shown in bold print. Area users should familiarize themselves with all regulations. For exact wording of the wildlife laws and regulations, see the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s wildlife code, on file with the Secretary of State and state libraries. This brochure, the Florida Hunting Regulations handbook, and quota permit worksheets should provide the information necessary for you to plan your hunting activities. These publications are available at MyFWC.com.

Persons using wildlife and environmental areas are required to have appropriate licenses, permits, and stamps. The following persons are exempt from all license and permit requirements (except for quota permits when listed as “no exemptions,” recreational use permits, antlerless deer permits and the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp [federal duck stamp], if applicable): Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older; residents who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate; residents in the U.S. Armed Forces, not stationed in Florida, while home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders; and children under 16 years of age. Children under 16 years of age also are exempt from the federal duck stamp. Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975 and 16 years of age or older must have passed a Commission-approved hunter-safety course prior to being issued a hunting license, except the Hunter Safety Mentoring exemption allows anyone to purchase a hunting license and hunt under the supervision of a licensed hunter, 21 years of age or older.

Youth and mentor license holders are required to be accompanied by a supervisor during any hunt. A youth hunter (less than 16 years of age) must be supervised by a person at least 18 years of age. A mentor license holder must be supervised by a licensed hunter at least 21 years of age. Unless exempt, only those supervisors with proper licenses and permits may hunt. 

Licenses and permits may be purchased from county tax collectors, license agents, by telephone at 888-486-8356, or at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. A no-cost Migratory Bird Permit is available when purchasing a hunting license. Any waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older must possess a federal duck stamp.

Quota permit Information:
Quota permits are not required for this area.

Area Regulations
  • General
  • Public Access and Vehicles
  • Hunters
  • Guns
  • Dogs
  • Camping
  • Bag and Possession Limits
  • General Information
General Area Regulations:
All general laws and regulations relating to wildlife and fish shall apply unless specifically exempted for this area. Hunting or the taking of wildlife or fish on this area shall be allowed only during the open seasons and in accordance with the following regulations: 
1. Any person hunting wild hog or accompanying another person hunting wild hog shall wear at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent-orange material as an outer garment, above the waistline. These provisions are not required when hunting with a bow and arrow during archery season.
2. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area. 
3. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited. 
4. No person shall cut, damage, or remove any natural, man-made, or cultural resource without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager.
Public Access: 
1. Open to public access year-round.
2. Persons shall enter and exit the area at a designated entrance.
3. Motorized vehicles may be operated only on named or numbered roads and in designated parking areas.
4. Access through Gate 9 (Old Indiantown-Jupiter Grade) and to the Gate 9 parking area is allowed only by Special Use License (SUL) from South Florida Water Management District. To apply for and receive an SUL by email, visit www.sfwmd.gov/sul. To receive an SUL by U.S. Mail, contact SFWMD at 1-800-432-2045 (allow 7-10 business days).
5. Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate, or firelane. 
6. No motor vehicle shall be operated in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic. 
7. The use or possession of airboats, ATVs, buggies, tracked vehicles, off-highway vehicles (including side-by-sides), or unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles is prohibited. 
8. Horses may be used only on designated horse trails and named or numbered roads. 
9. All trailers, except equestrian trailers, are prohibited at Gate 8 and its associated parking area. 
10. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on named or numbered roads open to motorized vehicles. For more information visit MyFWC.com/ebike.”
Hunters:
1. Hunting equipment may not be taken onto the area until after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of any season and shall be removed by 6 p.m. 1 day after the end of every season. 
2. When check stations are staffed during the wild hog-still season, hunters must report at the Main Gate check station upon entering and leaving the area and check all harvested game.
Guns:
1. Hunting with centerfire or rimfire rifles is prohibited. 
2. Hunting at night with a gun is prohibited. 
3. Hunting wildlife (other than migratory birds) with airguns is allowed. See Florida Hunting Regulations handbook for details. 
4. Children under the age of 16 hunting with a firearm or airgun must be in the presence of a supervising adult. 
5. No person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded gun in hand while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 
6. Hunting with full-automatic firearms, explosive or drug-injecting devices, or set guns is prohibited. 
7. The discharge of a firearm outside of periods open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s.790.15 FS.
Dogs:
1. Taking wildlife with dogs is prohibited. 
2. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. 
3. Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game. 
4. Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting with dogs, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
Camping:
1. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites (see map). An FWC permit is required and camping is subject to permit provisions. Permits may be obtained through the online reservation system at FWC's Camping at Wildlife Management Areas webpage or by calling the South Regional Office at 561-625-5122 during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 
2. Only tents may be used for camping. 
3. No persons shall bring building materials onto the area or erect permanent or semi-permanent structures.
Bag and Possession Limit:
1. Wild hog - No bag limits or size restrictions.
 
Seasons ( Count: 1)
  • Wild Hog-Still Season
 
General Information:
1. Information for persons with disabilities can be found at MyFWC.com/ADA. 
2. If you have any questions about this material, please call the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 561-625-5122 (TDD 800-955-8771). 
3. The FWC is not responsible for protection of personal property and will not be liable for theft of or damage to personal property. 
4. Please report the location of any sick or extremely skinny deer to the Chronic Wasting Disease hotline, toll free at 866-293-9282.
Florida Water Management District Information: 
This land was acquired under the Save Our Rivers (SOR) Program. The purpose of SOR is to conserve and protect unique and irreplaceable lands, restore areas to their original condition as much as possible, and allow controlled multiple recreational and educational uses consistent with this purpose.

Cooperation Requested: 
If you see law violators or suspicious activities, contact your nearest Commission regional office or call 888-404-FWCC (*FWC or #FWC may also be used depending on your phone service provider). You may qualify for a cash reward from the Wildlife Alert Reward Association.
The FWC receives financial assistance from the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The DOI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or you need more information, please contact the FWC  at:  FWC, Office of Human Resources, 620 S Meridian  St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 488-6411, or write to:  Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.