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Tate's Hell PSGHA
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	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 Tate's Hell Public Small Game Hunting Area (PSGHA). 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 and the Florida Hunting Regulations handbook should provide the information necessary for you to plan your hunting activities. These publications are available at MyFWC.com. Persons using public small game hunting areas must possess a wildlife management area permit (a hunting license is not required to hunt wild hog). The following persons are exempt from all license and permit requirements: 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. 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.
	Quota Permit Information: Quota permits are not required for this area.






	Area Regulations General General Area Regulations: All general laws and regulations relating to wild animal life or freshwater aquatic life 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. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area. 2. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited. 3. No person shall cut, damage, or remove any natural, man-made, or cultural resource without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager. 4. Taking or attempting to take wild hog with the aid of live decoys, set guns, artificial light (see exception for wild hog-dog season), net, trap, snare, drug or poison is prohibited. Recorded calls and sounds may be used to hunt wild hog. 5. The wanton and willful waste of wildlife is prohibited. 6. Hunting, fishing, or trapping is prohibited on any portion of the area posted as closed to those activities. 7. People, dogs, vehicles and other recreational equipment are prohibited in areas posted as “Closed to Public Access” by FWC administrative action. 8. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle, aircraft, or boat, which is under power is prohibited until power, and movement from that power, has ceased. 9. The release of any animal is prohibited, except by permit from FWC or written authorization from the landowner or primary land manager. 10. The planting or introduction of any plant is prohibited, without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager. 11. Wild hog may not be transported alive. 12. A hunting license is not required for the take of wild hog. 13. Littering is prohibited. 14. Fires are prohibited. 15. A Law Enforcement Officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat, in accordance with law. Public Access and Vehicles Public Access and Vehicles: 1. Open to public access year-round. 2. Motor vehicles may be operated only on designated roads. 3. The use of airboats, all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, swamp buggies, tracked vehicles, and unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles is prohibited, except as allowed by the Florida Forest Service. 4. No motor vehicle shall be operated in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic. 5. Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane. 6. 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 Hunters: Tree stands and elevated shooting platforms may not be taken onto the area until after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of any hunt and shall be removed by 6 p.m. 1 day after the end of every hunt. Guns Guns: 1. Hunting with a gun or archery equipment on or from the rights-of-way of State Road 65, County Road 67 or U.S. 98 is prohibited. 2. Only shotguns, rifles, muzzleloading guns, pistols, airguns, bows, or crossbows may be used for hunting. 3. Children under the age of 16 hunting with a firearm or airgun must be in the presence of a supervising adult. 4. No person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5. Hunting with full-automatic firearms, centerfire semi-automatic rifles having a magazine capable of holding more than 5 rounds, explosive or drug-injecting devices, and set guns is prohibited. 6. 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 Dogs: 1. Wild hog may be hunted with dogs. 2. The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, fox, or coyote with dogs is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior correction. 3. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the hunting of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. 4. Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game. 5. Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting with dogs, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times. Camping Camping: Camping is allowed only in designated campsites indicated on the hunt map and shall be limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles only. See Florida Forest Service Rules and Information below. Bag and Possession Limits Bag and Possession Limits: Wild hog - No size or bag limit. General Information 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 850-265-3676 (TDD 800-955-8771). 3. The FWC and Florida Forest Service are 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.
	General Area Regulations: All general laws and regulations relating to wild animal life or freshwater aquatic life 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. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or other food for wildlife on this area. 2. Driving a metal object into any tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven, is prohibited. 3. No person shall cut, damage, or remove any natural, man-made, or cultural resource without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager. 4. Taking or attempting to take wild hog with the aid of live decoys, set guns, artificial light (see exception for wild hog-dog season), net, trap, snare, drug or poison is prohibited. Recorded calls and sounds may be used to hunt wild hog. 5. The wanton and willful waste of wildlife is prohibited. 6. Hunting, fishing, or trapping is prohibited on any portion of the area posted as closed to those activities. 7. People, dogs, vehicles and other recreational equipment are prohibited in areas posted as “Closed to Public Access” by FWC administrative action. 8. Taking or herding wildlife from any motorized vehicle, aircraft, or boat, which is under power is prohibited until power, and movement from that power, has ceased. 9. The release of any animal is prohibited, except by permit from FWC or written authorization from the landowner or primary land manager. 10. The planting or introduction of any plant is prohibited, without written authorization of the landowner or primary land manager. 11. Wild hog may not be transported alive. 12. A hunting license is not required for the take of wild hog. 13. Littering is prohibited. 14. Fires are prohibited. 15. A Law Enforcement Officer may search any camp, vehicle or boat, in accordance with law.

	Public Access and Vehicles: 1. Open to public access year-round. 2. Motor vehicles may be operated only on designated roads. 3. The use of airboats, all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, swamp buggies, tracked vehicles, and unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles is prohibited, except as allowed by the Florida Forest Service. 4. No motor vehicle shall be operated in areas designated as closed to vehicular traffic. 5. Parked vehicles may not obstruct a road, gate or firelane. 6. 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: Tree stands and elevated shooting platforms may not be taken onto the area until after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of any hunt and shall be removed by 6 p.m. 1 day after the end of every hunt.



	Guns: 1. Hunting with a gun or archery equipment on or from the rights-of-way of State Road 65, County Road 67 or U.S. 98 is prohibited. 2. Only shotguns, rifles, muzzleloading guns, pistols, airguns, bows, or crossbows may be used for hunting. 3. Children under the age of 16 hunting with a firearm or airgun must be in the presence of a supervising adult. 4. No person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5. Hunting with full-automatic firearms, centerfire semi-automatic rifles having a magazine capable of holding more than 5 rounds, explosive or drug-injecting devices, and set guns is prohibited. 6. 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. Wild hog may be hunted with dogs. 2. The taking or pursuing of deer, wild hog, fox, or coyote with dogs is prohibited unless each dog is equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking and behavior correction. 3. No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the hunting of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited. 4. Dogs on leashes may be used for trailing wounded game. 5. Dogs are allowed during periods or in areas closed to hunting with dogs, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
	Camping: Camping is allowed only in designated campsites indicated on the hunt map and shall be limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles only. See Florida Forest Service Rules and Information below.
	Bag and Possession Limits: Wild hog - No size or bag limit.


	Seasons ( Count: 1) Wild Hog-Dog Season 2024 hunt dates: May 3-5 (High Bluff Area), May 10-12 (Womack Creek Area), May 24-26 (Crooked River Area) June 7-9 (High Bluff Area), June 14-16 (Womack Creek Area), June 28-30 (Crooked River Area) July 5-7 (High Bluff Area), July 12-14 (Womack Creek Area), July 26-28 (Crooked River Area) August 2-4 (High Bluff Area), August 9-11 (Womack Creek Area), August 23-25 (Crooked River Area) September 6-8 (High Bluff Area), September 13-15 (Womack Creek Area), September 27-29 (Crooked River Area) 2025 hunt dates: May 2-4 (High Bluff Area), May 9-11 (Womack Creek Area), May 23-25 (Crooked River Area) June 6-8 (High Bluff Area), June 13-15 (Womack Creek Area), June 27-29 (Crooked River Area) Permit, Stamp, and License Requirements - Management Area Permit. Legal to Hunt - Wild hog. Regulations Unique to Wild Hog-Dog Season 1. Hunts begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning and end at midnight Sunday evening. 2. Wild hog may be taken during the day (with or without dogs) or at night by the aid of a light with dogs and a firearm, provided that no wild hog shall be shot during the period from ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise until bayed by dogs. Hunting wild hog by display or use of a light from a moving vehicle, boat, or animal is prohibited.


	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 850-265-3676 (TDD 800-955-8771). 3. The FWC and Florida Forest Service are 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 Forest Service Rules and Information: 1. Most Florida State Forest campsites are reservable on any mobile device or computer by visiting FloridaStateForests.ReserveAmerica.com, or by calling ReserveAmerica at (877) 879-3859. 2. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) requires a fee at some day-use areas and all campgrounds. Hunters are exempt from paying day-use fees 2 weeks prior to and during scheduled hunts. All campground and other fees apply. For information on general recreation, fees, and hunt camps please contact the FFS at 850-697-0010. 3. Florida traffic laws relating to vehicles and vehicle operators apply on this area. 4. No person shall operate any vehicle on managed lands controlled by the FFS at a speed greater than 30 mph, unless otherwise posted. 5. Constructing, placing, or maintaining free-standing structures or other improvements at hunt camps is allowed as long as such improvements are removed when a hunt camp is vacated. 6. FFS management includes prescribed burning and timber management most months of the year, including hunting seasons. Area users should contact the FFS for information and location of burn areas, 850-697-0010.
	Cooperation Requested: If you see law violators or suspicious activities, contact your nearest Commission regional office or call 888-404-FWCC. 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.